GP surgery in Leeds

Drighlington Medical Centre

Station Road, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,896 patients

Scores 94 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 95% of patients say their experience is good and 87% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 94% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 42 in Leeds Based on 101 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 90

  • Easy to get through on the phone91
  • Easy to contact online47
  • Good experience of getting in touch89
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment82

Quality of care 95

  • Patients rate the surgery as good96
  • Patients got what they needed82
  • Doctors and nurses listen84
  • Patients trust the staff95
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done96
  • Meets NHS clinical targets44
  • Children vaccinated on time61

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

87%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

95%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 98% · 2026: 95%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away29%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week20%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 87% 57% 96%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 67%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 62%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 41%
Sees preferred clinician 83% 42% 91%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 98%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 89% 73% 94%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 75% 57% 94%
Waiting time was about right 83% 69% 92%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 11%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 96%
Needs were met 96% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 95% 77% 98%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 93%
Supported by local services 88% 70% 92%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 61%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 63%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 7pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 7pm
Thursday8:30am to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 7pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 19 April 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Station Road, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JU
Phone
0113 295 6888
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Morley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B86678 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • 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 7 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

2,896registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension23.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.6%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression12.9%14.3%
Obesity13.3%13.9%
Smoking11.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6486%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check92%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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Common questions

Is Drighlington Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Drighlington Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0113 295 6888.

How do patients rate Drighlington Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at Drighlington Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 87% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 94 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Drighlington Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Drighlington Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 October 2016).

What are the opening times of Drighlington Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 7pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 7pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 7pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 19 April 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Drighlington Medical Centre?

Call 0113 295 6888. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Station Road, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JU.

How many patients are registered at Drighlington Medical Centre?

Around 2,896 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Morley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West 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.