GP surgery in North West Leicestershire

Orchard Surgery

Dragwell, Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2EL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,209 patients

Scores 99 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 98% of patients say their experience is good and 97% 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 99% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 5 in North West Leicestershire Based on 125 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 98

  • Easy to get through on the phone99
  • Easy to contact online61
  • Good experience of getting in touch98
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment99

Quality of care 99

  • Patients rate the surgery as good99
  • Patients got what they needed94
  • Doctors and nurses listen94
  • Patients trust the staff91
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done82
  • Meets NHS clinical targets92
  • Children vaccinated on time92

What patients say

125 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

97%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

98%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 95% · 2026: 98%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away22%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away85%

The appointment

Were seen the same day39%
Waited more than a week15%
Were seen face to face88%
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 97% 57% 89%
Easy to contact via website 63% 58% 55%
Easy to contact via NHS App 66% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 14% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 69% 42% 58%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 96% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 79% 57% 66%
Waiting time was about right 96% 69% 89%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 11%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 98%
Considered mental wellbeing 90% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 97%
Needs were met 98% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 98% 77% 95%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 91%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 96%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 66% 46% 62%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 125 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 12 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Dragwell, Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2EL
Phone
01509 672419
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Rushcliffe PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82040 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Orchard Surgery (Gotham)
Nottingham Road, Gotham, Nottingham, NG11 0HE · 01159 830011

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 30 August 2016

This rating is 10 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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

9,209registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.3%15.2%
Diabetes5.9%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression12.9%14.3%
Obesity13.3%13.9%
Smoking9.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Orchard Surgerythis surgery9997%98%Yes
Castle Donington SurgeryDerby, DE74 2LB2.5 miles1244%63%Yes
Village Health GroupLoughborough, LE12 6JG4.2 miles8862%87%Yes
Dishley Grange Medical PracticeLoughborough, LE11 4RZ4.3 miles020%43%Yes
The Moir Medical CentreNottingham, NG10 1QQ4.3 miles5453%79%Yes
Manor House SurgeryLoughborough, LE12 9UJ4.4 miles9795%95%Yes
The Aitune Medical PracticeNottingham, NG10 1RY4.5 miles5943%82%Yes
West Park SurgeryNottingham, NG10 1RY4.5 miles5040%80%Yes
Field Street SurgeryLoughborough, LE12 9AL4.5 miles6776%76%Yes
College Street Medical PracticeNottingham, NG10 4NP4.7 miles336%48%Yes

Common questions

Is Orchard Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Orchard Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01509 672419.

How do patients rate Orchard Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 98% of patients at Orchard Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 97% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 99 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Orchard Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Orchard Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 August 2016).

What are the opening times of Orchard 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 closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 12 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Orchard Surgery?

Call 01509 672419. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Dragwell, Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2EL.

Does Orchard Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Orchard Surgery also runs Orchard Surgery (Gotham) (Nottingham Road, Gotham, Nottingham, NG11 0HE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Orchard Surgery?

Around 9,209 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Rushcliffe PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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.