GP surgery in South Ockendon

Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery

Pear Tree Surgery, Peartree Close, South Ockendon, RM15 6PR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,647 patients

Scores 7 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 51% of patients say their experience is good and 35% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 7% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in South Ockendon Based on 108 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 9

  • Easy to get through on the phone9
  • Easy to contact online33
  • Good experience of getting in touch5
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment24

Quality of care 8

  • Patients rate the surgery as good2
  • Patients got what they needed5
  • Doctors and nurses listen25
  • Patients trust the staff2
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done72
  • Meets NHS clinical targets17
  • Children vaccinated on time35

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

35%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

51%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-15

change since last year

2025: 67% · 2026: 51%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone39%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week19%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 35% 57% 39%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 32%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 34%
Reception staff helpful 58% 85% 63%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 16% 31% 19%
Sees preferred clinician 24% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 68% 84% 72%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 52% 73% 58%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 33% 57% 26%
Waiting time was about right 62% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 70% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 59% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 81% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 81% 92% 83%
Needs were met 80% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 51% 77% 67%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 45%
Discussed managing condition 32% 43% 29%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 29%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 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 5pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Pear Tree Surgery, Peartree Close, South Ockendon, RM15 6PR
Phone
01708 852318
Website
www.peartreesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Grays PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81134 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

West Horndon Surgery
129 Station Road, West Horndon, Brentwood, CM13 3NB · 01277 811770

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 September 2017

This rating is 9 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

7,647registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma4.8%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression8.0%14.3%
Obesity13.9%13.9%
Smoking14.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)81%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgerythis surgery735%51%Yes
Derry Court Medical PracticeSouth Ockendon, RM15 5GN1.2 miles1447%65%Yes
Dr Yasin Sa PracticeSouth Ockendon, RM15 5LP1.2 miles4750%83%Yes
Sancta Maria Medical CentreSouth Ockendon, RM15 5SZ1.2 miles1734%71%Yes
Stifford Clays Medical CentreGrays, RM16 2AP2.3 miles5848%83%Yes
Chafford Hundred Medical CentreGrays, RM16 6RS2.4 miles1737%66%Yes
Aveley Medical CentreSouth Ockendon, RM15 4AD2.4 miles231%49%Yes
Haiderian Medical CentreUpminster, RM14 2YN2.8 miles8885%84%Yes
Cranham Village SurgeryUpminster, RM14 1BJ3.0 miles9389%92%Yes
Orsett SurgeryGrays, RM16 3ET3.1 miles2957%73%Yes

Dr Yasin Sa Practice is 1.2 miles away, scores 47 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01708 852318.

How do patients rate Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 51% of patients at Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 35% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 7 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 September 2017).

What are the opening times of Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 5pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery?

Call 01708 852318 or visit its website, www.peartreesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Pear Tree Surgery, Peartree Close, South Ockendon, RM15 6PR.

Does Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery also runs West Horndon Surgery (129 Station Road, West Horndon, Brentwood, CM13 3NB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery?

Around 7,647 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Grays PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Essex 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.