GP surgery in East Ardsley

Leigh View Medical Practice

Leigh View Medical Centre, Bradford Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1RQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good16,854 patients

Scores 31 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 47% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 31% of GP surgeries in England. Based on 101 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 phone23
  • Easy to contact online1
  • Good experience of getting in touch13
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment23

Quality of care 64

  • Patients rate the surgery as good50
  • Patients got what they needed66
  • Doctors and nurses listen53
  • Patients trust the staff76
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done56
  • Meets NHS clinical targets70
  • Children vaccinated on time72

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

47%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone93%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day35%
Waited more than a week42%
Were seen face to face91%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)83%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 47% 57% 48%
Easy to contact via website 19% 58% 18%
Easy to contact via NHS App 32% 54% 42%
Reception staff helpful 72% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 27% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 59% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 9% 26% 7%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 96%
Needs were met 93% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 28%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 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 1 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Leigh View Medical Centre, Bradford Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1RQ
Phone
0113 253 7629
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.leighviewmedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Morley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B86064 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 15 November 2016

This rating is 9 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

16,854registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma7.6%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression13.9%14.3%
Obesity12.8%13.9%
Smoking11.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Common questions

Is Leigh View Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Leigh View Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0113 253 7629.

How do patients rate Leigh View Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Leigh View Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 47% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 31 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 View Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Leigh View Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 November 2016).

What are the opening times of Leigh View 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 1 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Leigh View Medical Practice?

Call 0113 253 7629 or visit its website, www.leighviewmedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Leigh View Medical Centre, Bradford Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1RQ.

How many patients are registered at Leigh View Medical Practice?

Around 16,854 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Morley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West 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.