GP surgery in Swindon

Kingswood Surgery

Kingswood Avenue, Park North, Swindon, SN3 2RJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good29,028 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 48% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 11th of 15 in Swindon Based on 171 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 21

  • Easy to get through on the phone24
  • Easy to contact online7
  • Good experience of getting in touch44
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment17

Quality of care 22

  • Patients rate the surgery as good23
  • Patients got what they needed33
  • Doctors and nurses listen57
  • Patients trust the staff50
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done3
  • Meets NHS clinical targets3
  • Children vaccinated on time46

What patients say

171 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

48%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-7

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone75%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away65%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 48% 57% 58%
Easy to contact via website 34% 58% 36%
Easy to contact via NHS App 45% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 22% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 76% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 72% 57% 51%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 58%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 95%
Needs were met 89% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 65%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 49%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 61%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 171 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 14 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Kingswood Avenue, Park North, Swindon, SN3 2RJ
Phone
01793 534699
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brunel Health Group Pcn2 (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J83038 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Carfax Medical Centre
1 Islington Street, Swindon, SN1 2DQ

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 March 2019

This rating is 7 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

29,028registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.1%15.2%
Diabetes11.2%7.9%
Asthma5.1%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression10.0%14.3%
Obesity13.3%13.9%
Smoking15.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4951%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6463%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target45%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

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Priory Road Medical Centre is 0.4 miles away, scores 34 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 01793 534699.

How do patients rate Kingswood Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Kingswood Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 48% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 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 27 March 2019).

What are the opening times of Kingswood 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 14 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Kingswood Surgery?

Call 01793 534699. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Kingswood Avenue, Park North, Swindon, SN3 2RJ.

Does Kingswood Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Kingswood Surgery also runs Carfax Medical Centre (1 Islington Street, Swindon, SN1 2DQ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Kingswood Surgery?

Around 29,028 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brunel Health Group Pcn2, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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.