GP surgery in Bradford

Farrow Medical Centre

177 Otley Road, Bradford, BD3 0HX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,797 patients

Scores 30 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 30% of GP surgeries in England. 21st of 44 in Bradford Based on 80 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 39

  • Easy to get through on the phone29
  • Easy to contact online39
  • Good experience of getting in touch59
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment34

Quality of care 24

  • Patients rate the surgery as good53
  • Patients got what they needed23
  • Doctors and nurses listen12
  • Patients trust the staff26
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done24
  • Meets NHS clinical targets10
  • Children vaccinated on time15

What patients say

80 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone80%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away74%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)56%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 48%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 27% 42% 36%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 93%
Needs were met 87% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 70%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 80 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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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 17 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
177 Otley Road, Bradford, BD3 0HX
Phone
01274 637031
Website
www.farrowmc.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Five Lane Ends PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B83016 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 8 November 2024

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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

8,797registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
78.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.6%15.2%
Diabetes13.6%7.9%
Asthma8.6%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression12.6%14.3%
Obesity20.8%13.9%
Smoking18.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4953%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Bevan Community Benefit Society is 0.6 miles away, scores 51 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Farrow Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Farrow Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01274 637031.

How do patients rate Farrow Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Farrow Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 30 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Farrow Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Farrow Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 November 2024).

What are the opening times of Farrow Medical Centre?

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 17 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Farrow Medical Centre?

Call 01274 637031 or visit its website, www.farrowmc.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 177 Otley Road, Bradford, BD3 0HX.

How many patients are registered at Farrow Medical Centre?

Around 8,797 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Five Lane Ends 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.