GP surgery in Batley

Cherry Tree Surgery

132 Upper Commercial Street, Batley, WF17 5DH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,734 patients

Scores 84 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 86% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 84% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 8 in Batley Based on 91 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 89

  • Easy to get through on the phone91
  • Easy to contact online29
  • Good experience of getting in touch93
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment81

Quality of care 73

  • Patients rate the surgery as good87
  • Patients got what they needed50
  • Doctors and nurses listen20
  • Patients trust the staff86
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done100
  • Meets NHS clinical targets36
  • Children vaccinated on time14

What patients say

91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

86%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away34%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away79%

The appointment

Were seen the same day52%
Waited more than a week11%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)83%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 86% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 49% 58% 70%
Easy to contact via NHS App 41% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 58% 31% 49%
Sees preferred clinician 64% 42% 69%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 92% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 81%
Waiting time was about right 82% 69% 88%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 94%
Needs were met 91% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 91%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 56%
Agreed a care plan 33% 46% 51%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 91 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 7:45pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 22 September 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
132 Upper Commercial Street, Batley, WF17 5DH
Phone
01924 471115
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Batley Birstall PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B85655 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Oxford Road Branch Surgery
284a Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4PY · 01274 852995

Access and facilities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 September 2025

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

2,734registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.8%15.2%
Diabetes12.2%7.9%
Asthma8.1%6.6%
COPD3.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.1%3.0%
Depression14.9%14.3%
Obesity28.5%13.9%
Smoking16.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6493%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)90%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)99%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target94%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check93%78%
Asthma: annual review93%66%

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Common questions

Is Cherry Tree Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cherry Tree Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01924 471115.

How do patients rate Cherry Tree Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Cherry Tree Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 86% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 84 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Cherry Tree Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cherry Tree Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 September 2025).

What are the opening times of Cherry Tree Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 7:45pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 22 September 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Cherry Tree Surgery?

Call 01924 471115. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 132 Upper Commercial Street, Batley, WF17 5DH.

Does Cherry Tree Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Cherry Tree Surgery also runs Oxford Road Branch Surgery (284a Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4PY). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Cherry Tree Surgery?

Around 2,734 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Batley Birstall PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West Yorkshire NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.