GP surgery in Bordesley

Coventry Road Medical Centre

448 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0UG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,256 patients

Scores 9 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 54% of patients say their experience is good and 54% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 9% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Bordesley Based on 99 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 17

  • Easy to get through on the phone35
  • Easy to contact online16
  • Good experience of getting in touch4
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment31

Quality of care 4

  • Patients rate the surgery as good2
  • Patients got what they needed1
  • Doctors and nurses listen0
  • Patients trust the staff0
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done76
  • Meets NHS clinical targets17
  • Children vaccinated on time20

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

54%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

54%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 51% · 2026: 54%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away58%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week9%
Were seen face to face58%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 54% 57% 33%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 29%
Easy to contact via NHS App 45% 54% 29%
Reception staff helpful 67% 85% 62%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 16%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 60%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 50% 73% 39%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 53% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 65% 69% 50%
Remote appointment 42% 26% 43%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 66% 87% 59%
Treated with care and concern 58% 86% 57%
Considered mental wellbeing 56% 75% 49%
Had all the information needed 74% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 74% 93% 78%
Involved in decisions 76% 92% 80%
Needs were met 76% 90% 74%
Overall
Overall experience good 54% 77% 51%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 55% 79% 56%
Supported by local services 50% 70% 56%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 62%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 22 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
448 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0UG
Phone
0121 773 5390
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Small Heath PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M85699 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 25 July 2022

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

5,256registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.8%15.2%
Diabetes15.0%7.9%
Asthma6.3%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression6.6%14.3%
Obesity19.3%13.9%
Smoking11.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4954%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review81%66%

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Small Heath Medical Practice is 0.2 miles away, scores 28 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Coventry Road Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Coventry Road Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 773 5390.

How do patients rate Coventry Road Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 54% of patients at Coventry Road Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 9 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Coventry Road Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Coventry Road Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 July 2022).

What are the opening times of Coventry Road 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 22 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Coventry Road Medical Centre?

Call 0121 773 5390. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 448 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0UG.

How many patients are registered at Coventry Road Medical Centre?

Around 5,256 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Small Heath 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.