GP surgery in Leeds

Highfield Surgery

Holtdale Approach, Leeds, LS16 7RX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,431 patients

Scores 80 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 80% 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 80% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 42 in Leeds Based on 96 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 77

  • Easy to get through on the phone83
  • Easy to contact online98
  • Good experience of getting in touch88
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment35

Quality of care 80

  • Patients rate the surgery as good70
  • Patients got what they needed79
  • Doctors and nurses listen50
  • Patients trust the staff76
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done65
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time95

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

80%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone57%
Had their call answered straight away25%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away70%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week51%
Were seen face to face92%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 80% 57% 85%
Easy to contact via website 88% 58% 89%
Easy to contact via NHS App 78% 54% 83%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 52% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 56% 42% 67%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 89% 73% 89%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 72% 57% 71%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 8% 26% 12%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 96%
Needs were met 95% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 63% 43% 56%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 54%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 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 5 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Holtdale Approach, Leeds, LS16 7RX
Phone
0113 295 3600
Website
www.highfieldsurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Holt Park PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B86004 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • 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 30 November 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

8,431registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
85.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression7.6%14.3%
Obesity12.4%13.9%
Smoking11.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

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Abbey Grange Medical Practice is 2.6 miles away, scores 95 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Highfield Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Highfield Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0113 295 3600.

How do patients rate Highfield Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Highfield Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 80% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 80 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Highfield Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Highfield Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 November 2016).

What are the opening times of Highfield 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 5 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Highfield Surgery?

Call 0113 295 3600 or visit its website, www.highfieldsurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Holtdale Approach, Leeds, LS16 7RX.

How many patients are registered at Highfield Surgery?

Around 8,431 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Holt Park 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.