GP surgery in Rotherham

Dinnington Group Practice

Anston Medical Centre, 15 Quarry Lane, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4DB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good21,011 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 31% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 14th of 16 in Rotherham Based on 102 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 9

  • Easy to get through on the phone6
  • Easy to contact online44
  • Good experience of getting in touch4
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment23

Quality of care 43

  • Patients rate the surgery as good14
  • Patients got what they needed85
  • Doctors and nurses listen12
  • Patients trust the staff55
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done85
  • Meets NHS clinical targets64
  • Children vaccinated on time57

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

31%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

66%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 55% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone30%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away32%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week43%
Were seen face to face74%
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 31% 57% 30%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 51%
Easy to contact via NHS App 64% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 70% 85% 68%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 22% 42% 45%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 51% 73% 60%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 36%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 58%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 88%
Needs were met 96% 90% 82%
Overall
Overall experience good 66% 77% 55%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 30% 43% 30%
Agreed a care plan 36% 46% 30%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 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 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Anston Medical Centre, 15 Quarry Lane, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4DB
Phone
01909 569456
Website
www.dinningtongrouppractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Rother Valley South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C87002 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dr Barley & Partners
Anston Medical Centre, Quarry Lane, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4DB
Drs Surgery
2a Berne Square, Dinnington Road, Woodsetts, Worksop, S81 8RJ · 01909 567342

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 16 January 2018

This rating is 8 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

21,011registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
80.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma8.7%6.6%
COPD4.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.1%3.0%
Depression24.8%14.3%
Obesity14.3%13.9%
Smoking12.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target69%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Kiveton Park Medical Practice is 2.3 miles away, scores 41 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Dinnington Group Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dinnington Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01909 569456.

How do patients rate Dinnington Group Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at Dinnington Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 31% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dinnington Group Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dinnington Group Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 January 2018).

What are the opening times of Dinnington 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 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dinnington Group Practice?

Call 01909 569456 or visit its website, www.dinningtongrouppractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Anston Medical Centre, 15 Quarry Lane, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4DB.

Does Dinnington Group Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Dinnington Group Practice also runs Dr Barley & Partners (Anston Medical Centre, Quarry Lane, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4DB) and Drs Surgery (2a Berne Square, Dinnington Road, Woodsetts, Worksop, S81 8RJ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Dinnington Group Practice?

Around 21,011 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Rother Valley 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.