GP surgery in Reigate and Banstead

Longcroft Clinic

5 Woodmansterne Lane, Banstead, SM7 3HH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,355 patients

Scores 58 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 53% 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.

Average Scores higher than 58% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Reigate and Banstead Based on 115 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 39

  • Easy to get through on the phone34
  • Easy to contact online18
  • Good experience of getting in touch61
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment36

Quality of care 80

  • Patients rate the surgery as good66
  • Patients got what they needed98
  • Doctors and nurses listen86
  • Patients trust the staff95
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done50
  • Meets NHS clinical targets38
  • Children vaccinated on time33

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

53%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away67%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 53% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 54% 42% 50%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 75%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 97%
Needs were met 99% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 83%
Discussed managing condition 28% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 36% 46% 54%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
5 Woodmansterne Lane, Banstead, SM7 3HH
Phone
01737 359332
Website
www.thelongcroftclinic.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Banstead Healthcare PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H81080 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 August 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?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

10,355registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
83.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.4%15.2%
Diabetes7.3%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression10.0%14.3%
Obesity10.2%13.9%
Smoking8.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target71%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review38%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Longcroft Clinicthis surgery5853%84%Yes
Nork ClinicBanstead, SM7 1HL1.0 miles3354%76%Yes
Bramley Avenue SurgeryCoulsdon, CR5 2DR2.2 miles8378%86%Yes
Tattenham Health CentreEpsom, KT18 5NU2.3 miles9270%92%Yes
Mulgrave Road SurgerySutton, SM2 6LX2.3 miles8071%86%Yes
Grove Road PracticeSutton, SM1 2DB2.3 miles8776%92%Yes
Beeches SurgeryCarshalton, SM5 3RB2.5 miles4663%76%Yes
Cheam Family PracticeSutton, SM3 8BS2.5 miles4568%74%Yes
Robin Hood Lane Health CentreSutton, SM1 2RJ2.6 miles1841%76%Yes
Heathcote Medical CentreTadworth, KT20 5TH2.6 miles5040%78%Yes

Bramley Avenue Surgery is 2.2 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Longcroft Clinic taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Longcroft Clinic was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01737 359332.

How do patients rate Longcroft Clinic?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Longcroft Clinic said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 53% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 58 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Longcroft Clinic?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Longcroft Clinic as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 August 2025).

What are the opening times of Longcroft Clinic?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 26 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Longcroft Clinic?

Call 01737 359332 or visit its website, www.thelongcroftclinic.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 5 Woodmansterne Lane, Banstead, SM7 3HH.

How many patients are registered at Longcroft Clinic?

Around 10,355 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Banstead Healthcare PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.