GP surgery in Doncaster

Conisbrough Group Practice

The Stone Castle Centre, Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3JW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding11,985 patients

Scores 75 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 55% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 75% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 24 in Doncaster Based on 134 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 70

  • Easy to get through on the phone38
  • Easy to contact online81
  • Good experience of getting in touch59
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment96

Quality of care 79

  • Patients rate the surgery as good86
  • Patients got what they needed37
  • Doctors and nurses listen81
  • Patients trust the staff67
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done26
  • Meets NHS clinical targets28
  • Children vaccinated on time69

What patients say

134 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

55%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away40%

The appointment

Were seen the same day65%
Waited more than a week7%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 55% 57% 46%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 72%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 79%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 29%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 90%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 58% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 92% 69% 90%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 96%
Needs were met 89% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 94%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 66% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 22%

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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 11 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Stone Castle Centre, Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3JW
Phone
01709 860016
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.conisbroughgrouppractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Doncaster South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C86024 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 23 December 2016

This rating is 9 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?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

11,985registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.4%7.9%
Asthma8.7%6.6%
COPD4.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression22.7%14.3%
Obesity22.2%13.9%
Smoking17.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review55%66%

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Common questions

Is Conisbrough Group Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Conisbrough Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 860016.

How do patients rate Conisbrough Group Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Conisbrough Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 55% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 75 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Conisbrough Group Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Conisbrough Group Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 23 December 2016).

What are the opening times of Conisbrough Group Practice?

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 11 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Conisbrough Group Practice?

Call 01709 860016 or visit its website, www.conisbroughgrouppractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Stone Castle Centre, Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3JW.

How many patients are registered at Conisbrough Group Practice?

Around 11,985 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Doncaster South PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.