GP surgery in Cherwell

Deddington Health Centre

Earls Lane, Deddington, Banbury, OX15 0TQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,089 patients

Scores 55 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 46% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 55% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 6 in Cherwell Based on 110 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 28

  • Easy to get through on the phone22
  • Easy to contact online73
  • Good experience of getting in touch22
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment40

Quality of care 87

  • Patients rate the surgery as good73
  • Patients got what they needed86
  • Doctors and nurses listen91
  • Patients trust the staff77
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done50
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

46%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone29%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away29%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week41%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 46% 57% 44%
Easy to contact via website 67% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 48% 42% 46%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 65% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 96%
Needs were met 96% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 36% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 31%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 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 25 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Earls Lane, Deddington, Banbury, OX15 0TQ
Phone
01869 338611
Website
deddingtonhealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Oxfordshire Rural Alliance (Nora) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K84055 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • 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 October 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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

12,089registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.9%15.2%
Diabetes5.7%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression13.7%14.3%
Obesity12.3%13.9%
Smoking9.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review56%66%

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Bloxham Surgery is 3.3 miles away, scores 93 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Deddington Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Deddington Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01869 338611.

How do patients rate Deddington Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Deddington Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 55 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Deddington Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Deddington Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 October 2016).

What are the opening times of Deddington Health 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 25 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Deddington Health Centre?

Call 01869 338611 or visit its website, deddingtonhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Earls Lane, Deddington, Banbury, OX15 0TQ.

How many patients are registered at Deddington Health Centre?

Around 12,089 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Oxfordshire Rural Alliance (Nora) 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.