GP surgery in Leeds
Drighlington Medical Centre
Station Road, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JU
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.
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
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last 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.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
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.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 23.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.8% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 13.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 11.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 80% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 86% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 78% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 94% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 82% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 60% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 92% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 75% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drighlington Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 94 | 87% | 95% | Yes |
| Gildersome Health CentreLeeds, LS27 7HL | 1.4 miles | 72 | 72% | 86% | Yes |
| Kirkgate SurgeryBatley, WF17 9HE | 1.6 miles | 36 | 52% | 72% | Yes |
| Blackburn Rd.medical CentreBatley, WF17 9PL | 1.7 miles | 71 | 66% | 83% | Yes |
| Tong Medical PracticeBradford, BD4 9QA | 2.4 miles | 19 | 49% | 64% | Yes |
| Windsor House Group PracticeLeeds, LS27 9NB | 2.5 miles | 65 | 62% | 86% | Yes |
| The Dekeyser Group PracticeLeeds, LS27 9EN | 2.6 miles | 58 | 64% | 80% | Yes |
| Mulberry Street Medical PracticePudsey, LS28 7XP | 2.7 miles | 43 | 63% | 70% | Yes |
| Robin Lane Health and Wellbeing CentrePudsey, LS28 7DE | 2.7 miles | 43 | 37% | 70% | Yes |
| South Queen Medical CentreLeeds, LS27 9EW | 2.8 miles | 54 | 70% | 73% | Yes |
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.