GP surgery in Bath and North East Somerset

Harptree Surgery

Bristol Road, West Harptree, Bristol, BS40 6HF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,760 patients

Scores 93 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 78% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 93% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 6 in Bath and North East Somerset Based on 102 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 93

  • Easy to get through on the phone80
  • Easy to contact online82
  • Good experience of getting in touch91
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment96

Quality of care 88

  • Patients rate the surgery as good92
  • Patients got what they needed98
  • Doctors and nurses listen72
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done41
  • Meets NHS clinical targets11
  • Children vaccinated on time75

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

78%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone39%
Had their call answered straight away29%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 78% 57% 81%
Easy to contact via website 73% 58% 65%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 66% 42% 66%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 92% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 100% 92% 95%
Needs were met 99% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 91%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 80% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 26% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Bristol Road, West Harptree, Bristol, BS40 6HF
Phone
01761 221406
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Three Valleys Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81030 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Dr Gollin & Partners
Cameley Surgery, Wells Road, Temple Cloud, Bristol, BS39 5BW · 01761 452205

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 18 May 2016

This rating is 10 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

6,760registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.2%15.2%
Diabetes6.4%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression12.4%14.3%
Obesity11.1%13.9%
Smoking8.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Harptree Surgerythis surgery9378%92%Yes
Chew Medical PracticeBristol, BS40 8UE3.1 miles8594%88%Yes
Elm Hayes SurgeryBristol, BS39 7SF6.1 miles4750%77%Yes
Cheddar Medical CentreCheddar, BS27 3NZ6.7 miles7381%84%Yes
St. Mary's SurgeryBath, BA2 0HX6.7 miles8274%89%Yes
Hartwood HealthcareBristol, BS13 0JP6.9 miles4362%84%Yes
Hillview Family PracticeBristol, BS13 0JP6.9 miles1447%72%Yes
Somer Valley Medical GroupRadstock, BA3 2UH6.9 miles4446%79%Yes
Mendip Vale Medical PracticeBristol, BS40 5EL7.0 miles3061%73%Yes
Grange Road SurgeryBristol, BS13 8LD7.1 miles2251%79%Yes

Common questions

Is Harptree Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Harptree Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01761 221406.

How do patients rate Harptree Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Harptree Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 78% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 93 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Harptree Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Harptree Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 May 2016).

What are the opening times of Harptree Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Harptree Surgery?

Call 01761 221406. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Bristol Road, West Harptree, Bristol, BS40 6HF.

Does Harptree Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Harptree Surgery also runs Dr Gollin & Partners (Cameley Surgery, Wells Road, Temple Cloud, Bristol, BS39 5BW). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Harptree Surgery?

Around 6,760 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Three Valleys Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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.