GP surgery in North Yorkshire

Kingswood Surgery

14 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,921 patients

Scores 85 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 81% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 85% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 10 in Harrogate Based on 124 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 online94
  • Good experience of getting in touch96
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment31

Quality of care 89

  • Patients rate the surgery as good88
  • Patients got what they needed89
  • Doctors and nurses listen94
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done24
  • Meets NHS clinical targets81
  • Children vaccinated on time56

What patients say

124 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

81%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone53%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away43%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week54%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 81% 57% 78%
Easy to contact via website 81% 58% 73%
Easy to contact via NHS App 75% 54% 75%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 96% 84% 99%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 72% 57% 75%
Waiting time was about right 65% 69% 72%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 93%
Needs were met 97% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 92%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 32%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 124 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
14 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SA
Phone
01423 887733
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.kingswooddoctors.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Heart of Harrogate PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B82014 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 21 November 2025

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,921registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
83.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.0%15.2%
Diabetes6.4%7.9%
Asthma5.7%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression9.3%14.3%
Obesity12.2%13.9%
Smoking10.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check72%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

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Stockwell Road SurgeryKnaresborough, HG5 0JY2.5 miles9696%98%Yes
Crossley Street SurgeryWetherby, LS22 6RT6.7 miles9478%94%Yes

Stockwell Road Surgery is 2.5 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Kingswood Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Kingswood Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01423 887733.

How do patients rate Kingswood Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Kingswood Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 81% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 85 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Kingswood Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Kingswood Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 November 2025).

What are the opening times of Kingswood Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Kingswood Surgery?

Call 01423 887733 or visit its website, www.kingswooddoctors.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 14 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SA.

How many patients are registered at Kingswood Surgery?

Around 6,921 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Heart of Harrogate PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Humber and North 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.