GP surgery in Wiltshire

Old School House Surgery

Church Street, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3PF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,501 patients

Scores 98 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 98% of patients say their experience is good and 95% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 98% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 27 in Wiltshire Based on 106 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 97

  • Easy to get through on the phone98
  • Easy to contact online87
  • Good experience of getting in touch99
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment89

Quality of care 97

  • Patients rate the surgery as good99
  • Patients got what they needed90
  • Doctors and nurses listen95
  • Patients trust the staff74
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done73
  • Meets NHS clinical targets91
  • Children vaccinated on time93

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

95%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

98%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 98% · 2026: 98%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away52%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away86%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face89%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 95% 57% 94%
Easy to contact via website 76% 58% 78%
Easy to contact via NHS App 88% 54% 80%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 46%
Sees preferred clinician 71% 42% 73%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 98%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 97% 73% 97%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 91% 57% 91%
Waiting time was about right 86% 69% 88%
Remote appointment 11% 26% 10%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 91% 75% 89%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 100%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 98%
Needs were met 97% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 98% 77% 98%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 95% 79% 93%
Supported by local services 92% 70% 92%
Discussed managing condition 61% 43% 60%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 65%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 8pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to noon
Friday9am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 6 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Church Street, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3PF
Phone
01672 870388
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.oldschoolsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
East Kennet PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J83615 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 July 2016

This rating is 10 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

3,501registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.0%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression11.5%14.3%
Obesity12.0%13.9%
Smoking10.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4982%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6485%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Common questions

Is Old School House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Old School House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01672 870388.

How do patients rate Old School House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 98% of patients at Old School House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 95% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 98 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Old School House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Old School House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 July 2016).

What are the opening times of Old School House Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 8pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to noon, Friday 9am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 6 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Old School House Surgery?

Call 01672 870388 or visit its website, www.oldschoolsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Church Street, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3PF.

How many patients are registered at Old School House Surgery?

Around 3,501 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of East Kennet PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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.