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Grange Road Surgery

Grange Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8LD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,210 patients

Scores 22 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 51% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 22% of GP surgeries in England. 19th of 27 in Bristol Based on 112 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 22

  • Easy to get through on the phone30
  • Easy to contact online50
  • Good experience of getting in touch36
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment7

Quality of care 27

  • Patients rate the surgery as good48
  • Patients got what they needed39
  • Doctors and nurses listen32
  • Patients trust the staff29
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done7
  • Meets NHS clinical targets7
  • Children vaccinated on time26

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

51%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone63%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week65%
Were seen face to face90%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 51% 57% 56%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 41%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 75%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 54%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 56% 57% 56%
Waiting time was about right 51% 69% 55%
Remote appointment 10% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 86%
Needs were met 90% 90% 82%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 66% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 56%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 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 6 January 2014. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Grange Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8LD
Phone
0117 964 4343
Website
www.grangeroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Swift PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81054 · NHS profile

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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 October 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

12,210registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.7%15.2%
Diabetes9.5%7.9%
Asthma7.3%6.6%
COPD3.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression20.4%14.3%
Obesity15.7%13.9%
Smoking22.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6468%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review46%66%

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Hartwood Healthcare is 0.9 miles away, scores 43 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Grange Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Grange Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0117 964 4343.

How do patients rate Grange Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Grange Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 51% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 22 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Grange Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Grange Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 October 2016).

What are the opening times of Grange Road 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 6 January 2014. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Grange Road Surgery?

Call 0117 964 4343 or visit its website, www.grangeroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Grange Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8LD.

How many patients are registered at Grange Road Surgery?

Around 12,210 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Swift PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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.