GP surgery in Rawmarsh

High Street Surgery

High Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6LW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,813 patients

Scores 70 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 60% 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.

Good Scores higher than 70% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Rawmarsh Based on 132 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 50

  • Easy to get through on the phone46
  • Easy to contact online18
  • Good experience of getting in touch43
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment71

Quality of care 90

  • Patients rate the surgery as good74
  • Patients got what they needed90
  • Doctors and nurses listen83
  • Patients trust the staff80
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done76
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time86

What patients say

132 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+25

change since last year

2025: 61% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone74%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away71%

The appointment

Were seen the same day44%
Waited more than a week19%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 59%
Easy to contact via website 43% 58% 46%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 69%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 77%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 95%
Needs were met 97% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 61%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 26%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 34%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 132 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 19 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
High Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6LW
Phone
01709 522022
Website
www.highstsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wentworth 1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C87018 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Thorpe Hesley Clinic
Sough Hall Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2QP

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bariatric equipment: weight support
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Pharmacy
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets

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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

7,813registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.1%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD3.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression18.1%14.3%
Obesity10.6%13.9%
Smoking11.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target45%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review79%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Rawmarsh →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
High Street Surgerythis surgery7060%86%Yes
Rawmarsh Health CentreRotherham, S62 6AE0.3 miles3656%77%Yes
Parkgate Medical CentreRotherham, S62 6AW0.3 miles8478%88%Yes
Greenside SurgeryRotherham, S61 4PT1.2 miles4968%78%Yes
Greasbrough Medical CentreRotherham, S61 4RB1.2 miles2063%67%Yes
Shakespeare Road SurgeryRotherham, S65 1QY1.4 miles2657%73%Yes
York Road SurgeryRotherham, S65 1PW1.7 miles8578%85%Yes
The Magna Group PracticeMexborough, S64 5UP1.9 miles6967%83%Yes
St Ann's Medical CentreRotherham, S65 1DA2.1 miles5175%84%Yes
Clifton Medical CentreRotherham, S65 1DA2.1 miles631%60%Yes

Parkgate Medical Centre is 0.3 miles away, scores 84 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is High Street Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), High Street Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 522022.

How do patients rate High Street Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at High Street Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 70 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for High Street Surgery?

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

What are the opening times of High Street 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 19 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact High Street Surgery?

Call 01709 522022 or visit its website, www.highstsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is High Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6LW.

Does High Street Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. High Street Surgery also runs Thorpe Hesley Clinic (Sough Hall Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2QP). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at High Street Surgery?

Around 7,813 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wentworth 1 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.