GP surgery in Leigh

Leigh Sports Village

Leigh Stadium, Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,527 patients

Scores 35 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 57% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 35% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 10 in Leigh Based on 100 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 32

  • Easy to get through on the phone41
  • Easy to contact online24
  • Good experience of getting in touch33
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment38

Quality of care 41

  • Patients rate the surgery as good35
  • Patients got what they needed33
  • Doctors and nurses listen40
  • Patients trust the staff28
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done61
  • Meets NHS clinical targets89
  • Children vaccinated on time89

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

57%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away60%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face85%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)80%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 57% 57% 68%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 45% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 23% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 46%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 75%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 51% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 67% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 89%
Needs were met 89% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Leigh Stadium, Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY
Phone
01942 557740
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ssphealth.com/our-practices/leigh-sports-village-practice
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Leigh PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y02886 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • 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 27 September 2019

This rating is 6 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?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,527registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
81.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.5%15.2%
Diabetes6.6%7.9%
Asthma5.9%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression20.1%14.3%
Obesity15.0%13.9%
Smoking11.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4988%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6496%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review56%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Leigh Sports Villagethis surgery3557%75%Yes
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Premier Health TeamLeigh, WN7 2PE0.8 miles9486%92%Yes
Lilford & Pennington Park SurgeryLeigh, WN7 2PE0.8 miles5569%77%Yes
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Leigh Family PracticeLeigh, WN7 2PE0.8 miles2466%70%Yes
Brookmill Medical CentreLeigh, WN7 2RB1.0 miles4867%76%Yes
Grasmere SurgeryLeigh, WN7 1HR1.2 miles7888%90%Yes
The Avenue SurgeryLeigh, WN7 1HR1.2 miles7988%91%Yes
Westleigh Medical PracticeLeigh, WN7 5JE1.5 miles2351%62%Yes

Foxleigh Family Surgery is 0.8 miles away, scores 78 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Leigh Sports Village taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Leigh Sports Village was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01942 557740.

How do patients rate Leigh Sports Village?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Leigh Sports Village said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 35 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Leigh Sports Village?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Leigh Sports Village as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 September 2019).

What are the opening times of Leigh Sports Village?

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 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Leigh Sports Village?

Call 01942 557740 or visit its website, www.ssphealth.com/our-practices/leigh-sports-village-practice. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Leigh Stadium, Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY.

How many patients are registered at Leigh Sports Village?

Around 4,527 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Leigh PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.