GP surgery in Bishop's Cleeve

Cleevelands Medical Centre

Sapphire Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 7YU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,426 patients

Scores 22 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 33% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 22% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Bishop's Cleeve Based on 105 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 16

  • Easy to get through on the phone7
  • Easy to contact online11
  • Good experience of getting in touch28
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment34

Quality of care 35

  • Patients rate the surgery as good28
  • Patients got what they needed15
  • Doctors and nurses listen27
  • Patients trust the staff30
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done94
  • Meets NHS clinical targets75
  • Children vaccinated on time76

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

33%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone39%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away53%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face65%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)55%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 33% 57% 52%
Easy to contact via website 37% 58% 39%
Easy to contact via NHS App 33% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 21% 42% 49%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 68% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 84% 92% 88%
Needs were met 85% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 65% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 50% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 22% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 24 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Sapphire Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 7YU
Phone
01242 672669
Website
cleevelandsmedicalcentre.org.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Cheltenham Peripheral PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L84036 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and child parking
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 3 April 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

11,426registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
86.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.3%7.9%
Asthma8.9%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression14.5%14.3%
Obesity12.5%13.9%
Smoking8.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review81%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Cleevelands Medical Centrethis surgery2233%73%Yes
The Stoke Road Surgery,Cheltenham, GL52 8RP0.6 miles2421%77%Yes
Berkeley Place SurgeryCheltenham, GL52 3EY3.1 miles8573%91%Yes
Royal Crescent SurgeryCheltenham, GL52 3EY3.1 miles4056%78%Yes
Weston House PracticeCheltenham, GL50 4DP3.4 miles7169%86%Yes
The Royal Well SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 4DP3.4 miles5482%83%Yes
St. Catherine's SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 4DP3.4 miles5153%83%Yes
St. George's SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 4DP3.4 miles8884%93%Yes
Underwood SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 3EQ3.8 miles9188%94%Yes
Yorkleigh Surgery(Ct)Cheltenham, GL50 3ED3.8 miles3853%78%Yes

Berkeley Place Surgery is 3.1 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Cleevelands Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cleevelands Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01242 672669.

How do patients rate Cleevelands Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Cleevelands Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 33% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 22 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Cleevelands Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cleevelands Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 April 2020).

What are the opening times of Cleevelands Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 24 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Cleevelands Medical Centre?

Call 01242 672669 or visit its website, cleevelandsmedicalcentre.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Sapphire Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 7YU.

How many patients are registered at Cleevelands Medical Centre?

Around 11,426 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cheltenham Peripheral PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Gloucestershire 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.