GP surgery in Perry

College Road Surgery

452 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0HL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,134 patients

Scores 60 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 60% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 5 in Perry Based on 118 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 65

  • Easy to get through on the phone52
  • Easy to contact online69
  • Good experience of getting in touch56
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment78

Quality of care 51

  • Patients rate the surgery as good37
  • Patients got what they needed58
  • Doctors and nurses listen61
  • Patients trust the staff59
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done92
  • Meets NHS clinical targets28
  • Children vaccinated on time17

What patients say

118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

63%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+11

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone51%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away41%

The appointment

Were seen the same day63%
Waited more than a week8%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 63% 57% 39%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 40%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 31%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 21% 42% 36%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 63%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 48%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 46%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 75%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 84%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 84%
Needs were met 92% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 68% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 41% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 118 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 4 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
452 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0HL
Phone
0121 373 8842
Website
www.collegeroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Kingstanding, Erdington & Nechells PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M85087 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 24 April 2024

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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

11,134registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.0%15.2%
Diabetes10.6%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression16.6%14.3%
Obesity16.5%13.9%
Smoking17.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

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Aylesbury Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 84 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is College Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), College Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 373 8842.

How do patients rate College Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at College Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 60 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for College Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated College Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 April 2024).

What are the opening times of College Road Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8:30pm, 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 4 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact College Road Surgery?

Call 0121 373 8842 or visit its website, www.collegeroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 452 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0HL.

How many patients are registered at College Road Surgery?

Around 11,134 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Kingstanding, Erdington & Nechells PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Birmingham and Solihull 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.