GP surgery in Castleford

Henry Moore Clinic

26 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, WF10 4EN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,582 patients

Scores 86 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 74% 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 86% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Castleford Based on 106 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 84

  • Easy to get through on the phone72
  • Easy to contact online56
  • Good experience of getting in touch74
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment96

Quality of care 83

  • Patients rate the surgery as good81
  • Patients got what they needed94
  • Doctors and nurses listen84
  • Patients trust the staff85
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done39
  • Meets NHS clinical targets42
  • Children vaccinated on time46

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

74%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone69%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away50%

The appointment

Were seen the same day69%
Waited more than a week8%
Were seen face to face74%
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 74% 57% 64%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 65%
Easy to contact via NHS App 63% 54% 63%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 37% 42% 56%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 92% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 93%
Needs were met 98% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 55%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 52%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 1pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 7 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
26 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, WF10 4EN
Phone
01977 552007
Email
[email protected]
Website
henrymooreclinic.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wakefield North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B87018 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Fryston Road Surgery
175 Fryston Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3LP

Access and facilities

  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Documents available in large print
  • Lift
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 April 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

11,582registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma7.3%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression21.2%14.3%
Obesity12.9%13.9%
Smoking19.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

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Common questions

Is Henry Moore Clinic taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Henry Moore Clinic was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01977 552007.

How do patients rate Henry Moore Clinic?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Henry Moore Clinic said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 86 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Henry Moore Clinic?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Henry Moore Clinic as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 April 2016).

What are the opening times of Henry Moore Clinic?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm, 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 7 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Henry Moore Clinic?

Call 01977 552007 or visit its website, henrymooreclinic.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 26 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, WF10 4EN.

Does Henry Moore Clinic have a branch surgery?

Yes. Henry Moore Clinic also runs Fryston Road Surgery (175 Fryston Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3LP). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Henry Moore Clinic?

Around 11,582 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wakefield North PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West Yorkshire 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.