GP surgery in Stockton-on-Tees

Eaglescliffe Medical Practice

Sunningdale Drive, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9EA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,679 patients

Scores 89 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 94% of patients say their experience is good and 66% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 89% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 10 in Stockton-on-Tees Based on 105 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 79

  • Easy to get through on the phone58
  • Easy to contact online78
  • Good experience of getting in touch73
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment88

Quality of care 96

  • Patients rate the surgery as good95
  • Patients got what they needed99
  • Doctors and nurses listen84
  • Patients trust the staff96
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done46
  • Meets NHS clinical targets92
  • Children vaccinated on time83

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

94%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 93% · 2026: 94%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face85%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)57%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 68%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 46%
Easy to contact via NHS App 74% 54% 72%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 41% 42% 54%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 77% 57% 83%
Waiting time was about right 86% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 10%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 91% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 100% 92% 94%
Needs were met 99% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 94% 77% 93%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 61%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 46%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Sunningdale Drive, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9EA
Phone
01642 780113
Website
www.eaglescliffemedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bytes PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A81039 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Children’s play area
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in Braille
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 25 November 2025

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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

12,679registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.7%7.9%
Asthma8.4%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression17.1%14.3%
Obesity13.0%13.9%
Smoking7.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review56%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Eaglescliffe Medical Practicethis surgery8966%94%Yes
Yarm Medical PracticeYarm, TS15 9DD1.1 miles3731%79%Yes
Thornaby & Barwick Medical GroupStockton-on-Tees, TS17 0EE2.6 miles5056%79%Yes
Woodbridge PracticeStockton-on-Tees, TS17 0EE2.6 miles2346%71%Yes
Woodlands Family Medical CentreStockton-on-Tees, TS18 1YE3.0 miles5452%75%Yes
Elm Tree SurgeryStockton-on-Tees, TS17 6PG3.1 miles9495%91%Yes
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The Densham SurgeryStockton-on-Tees, TS18 1HU3.1 miles5359%85%Yes
Riverside Medical PracticeStockton-on-Tees, TS18 2AP3.6 miles7091%84%Yes
Alma Medical CentreStockton-on-Tees, TS18 2BP3.6 miles2727%76%Yes

Common questions

Is Eaglescliffe Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Eaglescliffe Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01642 780113.

How do patients rate Eaglescliffe Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 94% of patients at Eaglescliffe Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 89 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Eaglescliffe Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Eaglescliffe Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 November 2025).

What are the opening times of Eaglescliffe Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Eaglescliffe Medical Practice?

Call 01642 780113 or visit its website, www.eaglescliffemedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Sunningdale Drive, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9EA.

How many patients are registered at Eaglescliffe Medical Practice?

Around 12,679 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bytes PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East and North Cumbria 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.