GP surgery in Malvern Hills

Knightwick Surgery

Bromyard Road, Knightwick, Worcester, WR6 5PH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,035 patients

Scores 98 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 98% of patients say their experience is good and 96% 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 98% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 4 in Malvern Hills Based on 128 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 98

  • Easy to get through on the phone99
  • Easy to contact online99
  • Good experience of getting in touch98
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment89

Quality of care 98

  • Patients rate the surgery as good99
  • Patients got what they needed91
  • Doctors and nurses listen94
  • Patients trust the staff97
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done71
  • Meets NHS clinical targets91
  • Children vaccinated on time68

What patients say

128 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

96%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

98%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 99% · 2026: 98%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away31%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away86%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 96% 57% 98%
Easy to contact via website 91% 58% 86%
Easy to contact via NHS App 87% 54% 91%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 49% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 91% 42% 86%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 98% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 96% 73% 96%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 97% 57% 95%
Waiting time was about right 86% 69% 95%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 13%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 99%
Treated with care and concern 98% 86% 99%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 94%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 100%
Needs were met 97% 90% 100%
Overall
Overall experience good 98% 77% 99%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 88%
Discussed managing condition 61% 43% 65%
Agreed a care plan 33% 46% 61%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 8pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 31 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Bromyard Road, Knightwick, Worcester, WR6 5PH
Phone
01886 821279
Website
www.knightwicksurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Worcs Droitwitch & Ombersley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M81045 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 24 February 2025

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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

5,035registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension22.0%15.2%
Diabetes6.6%7.9%
Asthma9.3%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression10.3%14.3%
Obesity13.5%13.9%
Smoking7.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target71%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Knightwick Surgerythis surgery9896%98%Yes
Nunwell SurgeryBromyard, HR7 4BZ4.8 miles9088%93%Yes
Cradley SurgeryMalvern, WR13 5LT5.7 miles9793%95%Yes
St Saviours SurgeryMalvern, WR14 1DD6.1 miles8074%92%Yes
St Johns House SurgeryWorcester, WR2 5ER6.1 miles1348%68%Yes
Great Witley SurgeryWorcester, WR6 6HR6.4 miles10095%98%Yes
Whiteacres Medical CentreMalvern, WR14 1GQ6.6 miles8976%91%Yes
Severn Valley Medical PracticeWorcester, WR2 5HL6.8 miles2838%77%Yes
New Court SurgeryMalvern, WR14 2GP7.0 miles8772%83%Yes
Malvern Health CentreMalvern, WR14 2GP7.0 miles3252%80%Yes

Common questions

Is Knightwick Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Knightwick Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01886 821279.

How do patients rate Knightwick Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 98% of patients at Knightwick Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 96% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 98 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Knightwick Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Knightwick Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 February 2025).

What are the opening times of Knightwick Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 31 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Knightwick Surgery?

Call 01886 821279 or visit its website, www.knightwicksurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Bromyard Road, Knightwick, Worcester, WR6 5PH.

How many patients are registered at Knightwick Surgery?

Around 5,035 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Worcs Droitwitch & Ombersley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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.