GP surgery in East Suffolk

Little St John Street Surgery

7 Little St. Johns Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1EE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding6,902 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 100 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 97% of patients say their experience is good and 87% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 100% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 12 in East Suffolk 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 96

  • Easy to get through on the phone92
  • Easy to contact online77
  • Good experience of getting in touch94
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment92

Quality of care 100

  • Patients rate the surgery as good98
  • Patients got what they needed95
  • Doctors and nurses listen99
  • Patients trust the staff93
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done96
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

128 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

87%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

97%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 97%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone82%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away85%

The appointment

Were seen the same day39%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 87% 57% 87%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 71%
Easy to contact via NHS App 70% 54% 69%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 75% 42% 51%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 99% 84% 97%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 89%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 75% 57% 78%
Waiting time was about right 88% 69% 88%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 99% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 90% 75% 92%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 99%
Needs were met 98% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 97% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 91% 79% 93%
Supported by local services 90% 70% 89%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 128 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

What patients tell us

From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.

Tell us about this surgery

10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.

1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you use this surgery, say what it is like.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are checked by a person before they appear. Please do not name individual staff or include personal medical details.

Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
Saturday8:30am to 11:30am
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 13 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
7 Little St. Johns Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1EE
Phone
01394 382046
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
The Deben Health Group PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D83049 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions

Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 1 March 2019

This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,902registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.2%7.9%
Asthma8.5%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.6%3.0%
Depression13.1%14.3%
Obesity13.7%13.9%
Smoking9.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in East Suffolk →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Little St John Street Surgerythis surgery10087%97%Yes
Framfield House SurgeryWoodbridge, IP12 4FD0.5 miles9272%93%Yes
Martlesham SurgeryIpswich, IP5 3SL3.0 miles9278%89%Yes
Embrace Medical CentreIpswich, IP5 1JF4.2 miles4745%70%Yes
Wickham Market Medical CentreWoodbridge, IP13 0SB4.4 miles9389%91%Yes
Two Rivers Medical CentreIpswich, IP4 5PB5.8 miles5744%82%Yes
The Peninsula PracticeWoodbridge, IP12 3DA6.4 miles9078%89%Yes
Felixstowe Road Medical PracticeIpswich, IP3 9BN6.5 miles6771%80%Yes
The Derby Road PracticeIpswich, IP3 8DN6.6 miles8074%82%Yes
Ravenswood Medical PracticeIpswich, IP3 9QJ6.7 miles4035%74%Yes

Common questions

Is Little St John Street Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Little St John Street Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01394 382046.

How do patients rate Little St John Street Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 97% of patients at Little St John Street Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 87% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 100 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Little St John Street Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Little St John Street Surgery as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 1 March 2019).

What are the opening times of Little St John Street 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 8:30am to 11:30am, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 13 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Little St John Street Surgery?

Call 01394 382046. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 7 Little St. Johns Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1EE.

How many patients are registered at Little St John Street Surgery?

Around 6,902 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of The Deben Health Group PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Norfolk and Suffolk 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.