GP surgery in West Northamptonshire

Denton Village Surgery

Orchard Lane, Denton, Northampton, NN7 1HT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,276 patients

Scores 95 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 86% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 95% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 11 in West Northamptonshire Based on 96 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 95

  • Easy to get through on the phone90
  • Easy to contact online89
  • Good experience of getting in touch98
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment85

Quality of care 92

  • Patients rate the surgery as good93
  • Patients got what they needed70
  • Doctors and nurses listen83
  • Patients trust the staff81
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done78
  • Meets NHS clinical targets76
  • Children vaccinated on time89

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

86%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

93%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone80%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day36%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face54%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 86% 57% 95%
Easy to contact via website 77% 58% 86%
Easy to contact via NHS App 81% 54% 76%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 56% 42% 72%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 99% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 96% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 77% 57% 82%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 82%
Remote appointment 46% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 97%
Needs were met 94% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 93% 77% 93%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 88% 70% 85%
Discussed managing condition 55% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 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 21 April 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Orchard Lane, Denton, Northampton, NN7 1HT
Phone
01604 890313
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
M-Web PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K83068 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 12 November 2020

This rating is 5 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

6,276registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
86.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.5%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma7.8%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.3%3.0%
Depression10.9%14.3%
Obesity15.2%13.9%
Smoking8.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Denton Village Surgerythis surgery9586%93%Yes
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Earls Barton Medical CentreNorthampton, NN6 0EU3.6 miles028%56%Yes
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Abington Park SurgeryNorthampton, NN1 5LT4.5 miles6755%86%Yes
Mayfield SurgeryNorthampton, NN3 8DW4.7 miles1040%64%Yes
Dr AbbasNorthampton, NN3 8DW4.7 miles2845%67%Yes
Abington Medical CentreNorthampton, NN3 2JG4.8 miles2036%75%Yes
Woodview Medical CentreNorthampton, NN3 8AW4.8 miles5864%79%Yes
Wootton Medical CentreNorthampton, NN4 6LW4.8 miles1949%71%Yes

Common questions

Is Denton Village Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Denton Village Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01604 890313.

How do patients rate Denton Village Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Denton Village Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 86% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 95 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Denton Village Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Denton Village Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 November 2020).

What are the opening times of Denton Village Surgery?

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 21 April 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Denton Village Surgery?

Call 01604 890313. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Orchard Lane, Denton, Northampton, NN7 1HT.

How many patients are registered at Denton Village Surgery?

Around 6,276 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of M-Web PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Northamptonshire 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.