GP surgery in Sutton

Grove Road Practice

83 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 2DB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,265 patients

Scores 87 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% 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 Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 87% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 14 in Sutton Based on 116 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 78

  • Easy to get through on the phone76
  • Easy to contact online55
  • Good experience of getting in touch87
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment63

Quality of care 92

  • Patients rate the surgery as good92
  • Patients got what they needed97
  • Doctors and nurses listen100
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done35
  • Meets NHS clinical targets53
  • Children vaccinated on time48

What patients say

116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

76%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 95% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)90%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 76% 57% 81%
Easy to contact via website 60% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 57% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 71% 42% 69%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 98% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 86% 57% 75%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 100% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 98%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 98%
Needs were met 99% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 95%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 56% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 66% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 116 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 15 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
83 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 2DB
Phone
020 8642 1721
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Central Sutton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H85686 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 17 August 2017

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

11,265registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
83.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.3%15.2%
Diabetes6.4%7.9%
Asthma5.6%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression9.7%14.3%
Obesity10.3%13.9%
Smoking7.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%

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Grove Road Practicethis surgery8776%92%Yes
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Beeches SurgeryCarshalton, SM5 3RB1.3 miles4663%76%Yes
Chesser PracticeCarshalton, SM5 2RT1.6 miles4470%78%Yes

Common questions

Is Grove Road Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Grove Road Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8642 1721.

How do patients rate Grove Road Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Grove Road 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 87 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Grove Road Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Grove Road Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 August 2017).

What are the opening times of Grove Road 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 15 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Grove Road Practice?

Call 020 8642 1721. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 83 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 2DB.

How many patients are registered at Grove Road Practice?

Around 11,265 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Central Sutton PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South West 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.