GP surgery in Haringey

Fernlea Surgery

114 High Road, South Tottenham, London, N15 6JR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,441 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 46% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 10 in Haringey Based on 85 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 26

  • Easy to get through on the phone21
  • Easy to contact online42
  • Good experience of getting in touch20
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment44

Quality of care 18

  • Patients rate the surgery as good31
  • Patients got what they needed38
  • Doctors and nurses listen22
  • Patients trust the staff29
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done13
  • Meets NHS clinical targets20
  • Children vaccinated on time0

What patients say

85 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

46%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-12

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 74%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone33%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer11%
Knew what would happen next straight away33%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face64%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 46% 57% 57%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 8% 42% 34%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 64% 73% 75%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 77% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 81%
Remote appointment 36% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 95%
Needs were met 89% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 55% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 66%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 85 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 28 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
114 High Road, South Tottenham, London, N15 6JR
Phone
020 8809 6445
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Haringey - Welbourne PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F85071 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 January 2020

This rating is 6 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

12,441registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.6%7.9%
Asthma3.4%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.4%3.0%
Depression12.3%14.3%
Obesity12.6%13.9%
Smoking17.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4956%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)76%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Fernlea Surgerythis surgery2046%74%Yes
Stamford Hill Group PracticeLondon, N16 6UA0.4 miles1731%70%Yes
Grove Road SurgeryLondon, N15 5HJ0.4 miles7073%87%Yes
The Surgery (Cranwich Road)London, N16 5JF0.5 miles342%49%Yes
Tynemouth Medical PracticeLondon, N15 4RH0.6 miles2356%67%Yes
St Ann's Road SurgeryLondon, N15 5AZ0.7 miles133%48%Yes
Lawrence House SurgeryLondon, N15 4JR0.8 miles4862%76%Yes
JS Medical PracticeLondon, N15 4JR0.8 miles2761%70%Yes
Welbourne GP Surgery, Welbourne H CLondon, N17 9QX0.9 miles7074%84%Yes
Welbourne Medical Prac, Welbourne H CLondon, N17 9QX0.9 miles5574%76%Yes

Grove Road Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Fernlea Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Fernlea Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8809 6445.

How do patients rate Fernlea Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Fernlea Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% 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 Fernlea Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Fernlea Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 January 2020).

What are the opening times of Fernlea Surgery?

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 28 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Fernlea Surgery?

Call 020 8809 6445. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 114 High Road, South Tottenham, London, N15 6JR.

How many patients are registered at Fernlea Surgery?

Around 12,441 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Haringey - Welbourne PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West and North London 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.