GP surgery in Reading

Coley Park Surgery

80 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading, RG1 6DN

Taking on new patients9,015 patients

Scores 16 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 57% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 16% of GP surgeries in England. 12th of 12 in Reading Based on 73 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 22

  • Easy to get through on the phone41
  • Easy to contact online9
  • Good experience of getting in touch30
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment18

Quality of care 12

  • Patients rate the surgery as good17
  • Patients got what they needed6
  • Doctors and nurses listen29
  • Patients trust the staff13
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done56
  • Meets NHS clinical targets64
  • Children vaccinated on time52

What patients say

73 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

57%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away67%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week45%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)88%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 57% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 36% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 19% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 24% 42% 42%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 73% 84% 72%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 68% 73% 58%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 49%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 88%
Needs were met 81% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 80% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 73 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Saturday8am to noon
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 13 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
80 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading, RG1 6DN
Phone
0118 907 9976
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
New Reading PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K81636 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Dr. M. L. Swami
Burghfield Health Centre, Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3YJ · 0118 9835222

Access and facilities

  • Step-free access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

9,015registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
81.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.2%15.2%
Diabetes8.0%7.9%
Asthma6.2%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression12.7%14.3%
Obesity11.0%13.9%
Smoking13.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4962%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)79%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review83%66%

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Chatham Street Surgery is 0.7 miles away, scores 54 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Coley Park Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Coley Park Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0118 907 9976.

How do patients rate Coley Park Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Coley Park Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 16 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Coley Park Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday 8am to noon, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 13 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Coley Park Surgery?

Call 0118 907 9976. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 80 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading, RG1 6DN.

Does Coley Park Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Coley Park Surgery also runs Dr. M. L. Swami (Burghfield Health Centre, Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3YJ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Coley Park Surgery?

Around 9,015 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of New Reading PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.