GP surgery in Wokingham

Finchampstead Practice

The Finchampstead Surgery, 474-478 Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, RG40 3RG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good19,114 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 64 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 82% 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.

Good Scores higher than 64% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 7 in Wokingham Based on 96 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 76

  • Easy to get through on the phone86
  • Easy to contact online56
  • Good experience of getting in touch75
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment58

Quality of care 46

  • Patients rate the surgery as good76
  • Patients got what they needed22
  • Doctors and nurses listen28
  • Patients trust the staff16
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done45
  • Meets NHS clinical targets49
  • Children vaccinated on time53

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

82%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 96% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 82% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 70%
Easy to contact via NHS App 48% 54% 67%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 51%
Sees preferred clinician 82% 42% 65%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 93%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 73%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 78%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 99%
Needs were met 86% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 96%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 36% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 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
Saturday8am to 1pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 14 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Finchampstead Surgery, 474-478 Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, RG40 3RG
Phone
0118 973 2678
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wokingham South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K81025 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bariatric equipment: weight support
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • 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
  • Off-site car parking nearby

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 12 December 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

19,114registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.3%15.2%
Diabetes5.8%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression11.1%14.3%
Obesity7.7%13.9%
Smoking5.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Brookside Group PracticeReading, RG6 7HG4.6 miles5352%82%Yes

New Wokingham Road Surgery is 2.4 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Finchampstead Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Finchampstead Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0118 973 2678.

How do patients rate Finchampstead Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Finchampstead Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 82% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 64 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Finchampstead Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Finchampstead Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 December 2016).

What are the opening times of Finchampstead Practice?

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 8am to 1pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Finchampstead Practice?

Call 0118 973 2678. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Finchampstead Surgery, 474-478 Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, RG40 3RG.

How many patients are registered at Finchampstead Practice?

Around 19,114 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wokingham South PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.