GP surgery in Coventry

Kensington Road Surgery

148 Kensington Road, Coventry, CV5 6HY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement5,601 patients

Scores 34 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 49% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 34% of GP surgeries in England. 28th of 37 in Coventry Based on 99 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 45

  • Easy to get through on the phone26
  • Easy to contact online12
  • Good experience of getting in touch54
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment69

Quality of care 24

  • Patients rate the surgery as good34
  • Patients got what they needed30
  • Doctors and nurses listen31
  • Patients trust the staff66
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done58
  • Meets NHS clinical targets46
  • Children vaccinated on time18

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

49%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+14

change since last year

2025: 60% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone59%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day43%
Waited more than a week21%
Were seen face to face62%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 49% 57% 33%
Easy to contact via website 38% 58% 22%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 24%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 70%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 18% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 37% 42% 43%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 51%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 45% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 38% 26% 40%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 86%
Needs were met 88% 90% 79%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 60%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 30%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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
Thursday8:30am to 1pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 4 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
148 Kensington Road, Coventry, CV5 6HY
Phone
024 7667 2466
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Go West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M86030 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 22 January 2024

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Requires improvement
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,601registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.2%7.9%
Asthma4.8%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression13.9%14.3%
Obesity9.5%13.9%
Smoking14.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4954%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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Jubilee Healthcare is 0.6 miles away, scores 53 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Kensington Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Kensington Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 024 7667 2466.

How do patients rate Kensington Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Kensington Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 49% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 34 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Kensington Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Kensington Road Surgery as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 22 January 2024).

What are the opening times of Kensington Road Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 4 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Kensington Road Surgery?

Call 024 7667 2466. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 148 Kensington Road, Coventry, CV5 6HY.

How many patients are registered at Kensington Road Surgery?

Around 5,601 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Go West PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Coventry and Warwickshire 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.