GP surgery in Orpington

Knoll Medical Practice

19 Homefield Rise, Orpington, BR6 0FE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,125 patients

Scores 11 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 35% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 11% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Orpington Based on 113 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 12

  • Easy to get through on the phone9
  • Easy to contact online41
  • Good experience of getting in touch23
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment12

Quality of care 14

  • Patients rate the surgery as good17
  • Patients got what they needed23
  • Doctors and nurses listen10
  • Patients trust the staff13
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done51
  • Meets NHS clinical targets25
  • Children vaccinated on time52

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

35%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 63% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone25%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer16%
Knew what would happen next straight away29%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face60%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 35% 57% 28%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 35%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 75%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 4% 31% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 61%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 58%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 56% 57% 38%
Waiting time was about right 55% 69% 53%
Remote appointment 40% 26% 48%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 78% 86% 75%
Considered mental wellbeing 53% 75% 54%
Had all the information needed 82% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 84%
Involved in decisions 83% 92% 86%
Needs were met 87% 90% 77%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 62%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 51%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 34%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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 20 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
19 Homefield Rise, Orpington, BR6 0FE
Phone
01689 666800
Website
www.knollmedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Orpington PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G84032 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 May 2026

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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

14,125registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
86.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.1%15.2%
Diabetes8.2%7.9%
Asthma6.0%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression13.9%14.3%
Obesity11.7%13.9%
Smoking8.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check65%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Knoll Medical Practicethis surgery1135%68%Yes
Gillmans Road SurgeryOrpington, BR5 4LA0.4 miles7087%87%Yes
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Derry Downs SurgeryOrpington, BR5 4DU1.0 miles7175%84%Yes
St Mary Cray PracticeOrpington, BR5 4AR1.0 miles4264%77%Yes
Poverest Medical CentreOrpington, BR5 2DQ1.0 miles238%61%Yes
Crescent SurgeryOrpington, BR5 2DD1.0 miles452%55%Yes
Whitehouse SurgeryOrpington, BR5 1EL1.2 miles655%54%Yes
Tudor Way SurgeryOrpington, BR5 1LH1.3 miles845%58%Yes
Chelsfield SurgeryOrpington, BR6 6HD1.4 miles1635%70%Yes

Gillmans Road Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Knoll Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Knoll Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01689 666800.

How do patients rate Knoll Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Knoll Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 35% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 11 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Knoll Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Knoll Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 May 2026).

What are the opening times of Knoll Medical Practice?

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 20 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Knoll Medical Practice?

Call 01689 666800 or visit its website, www.knollmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 19 Homefield Rise, Orpington, BR6 0FE.

How many patients are registered at Knoll Medical Practice?

Around 14,125 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Orpington PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South East London 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.