GP surgery in Coventry

Godiva Group Practice

5 Clay Lane, Coventry, CV2 4LJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement21,606 patients

Scores 58 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 76% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 58% of GP surgeries in England. 18th of 37 in Coventry Based on 98 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 phone76
  • Easy to contact online43
  • Good experience of getting in touch85
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment61

Quality of care 33

  • Patients rate the surgery as good71
  • Patients got what they needed28
  • Doctors and nurses listen28
  • Patients trust the staff17
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done48
  • Meets NHS clinical targets51
  • Children vaccinated on time36

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

76%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone85%
Had their call answered straight away25%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day41%
Waited more than a week16%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)73%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 76% 57% 82%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 66%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 74%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 49%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 81%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 84% 92% 96%
Needs were met 88% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 63% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 56% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 57% 46% 70%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 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 13 August 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
5 Clay Lane, Coventry, CV2 4LJ
Phone
024 7509 6629
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Coventry Navigation 1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M86016 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Balliol Road Surgery
1 Balliol Road, Coventry, CV2 3DR
Holyhead Surgery
1 Chester Street, Coventry, CV1 4DH
Stoney Stanton Road
475 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV6 5EA

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • 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

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 24 August 2022

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

21,606registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.8%15.2%
Diabetes8.2%7.9%
Asthma4.8%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression11.1%14.3%
Obesity15.2%13.9%
Smoking17.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4956%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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Clay Lane Medical Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 84 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Godiva Group Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Godiva Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 024 7509 6629.

How do patients rate Godiva Group Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Godiva Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 76% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 58 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Godiva Group Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Godiva Group Practice as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 24 August 2022).

What are the opening times of Godiva Group 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 closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 13 August 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Godiva Group Practice?

Call 024 7509 6629. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 5 Clay Lane, Coventry, CV2 4LJ.

Does Godiva Group Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Godiva Group Practice also runs Balliol Road Surgery (1 Balliol Road, Coventry, CV2 3DR) and Holyhead Surgery (1 Chester Street, Coventry, CV1 4DH) and Stoney Stanton Road (475 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV6 5EA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Godiva Group Practice?

Around 21,606 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Coventry Navigation 1 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Coventry and Warwickshire 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.