GP surgery in Wolverhampton

Penn Surgery

2a Coalway Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV3 7LX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,130 patients

Scores 97 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 91% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 97% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 24 in Wolverhampton Based on 119 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 phone95
  • Easy to contact online97
  • Good experience of getting in touch96
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment87

Quality of care 94

  • Patients rate the surgery as good89
  • Patients got what they needed78
  • Doctors and nurses listen97
  • Patients trust the staff85
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done73
  • Meets NHS clinical targets87
  • Children vaccinated on time94

What patients say

119 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

91%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 96% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away87%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face93%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)80%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 91% 57% 81%
Easy to contact via website 87% 58% 72%
Easy to contact via NHS App 91% 54% 64%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 45%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 54%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 87% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 73%
Remote appointment 7% 26% 7%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 90% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 97%
Needs were met 95% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 96%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 119 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to noon 1pm to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to noon 1pm to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to noon 1pm to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to noon 1pm to 6pm
Friday8:30am to noon 1pm to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 7 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2a Coalway Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV3 7LX
Phone
01902 333408
Website
www.pennsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wolverhampton Unity West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M92043 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • 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
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 December 2023

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

7,130registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.3%15.2%
Diabetes9.9%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression9.8%14.3%
Obesity16.0%13.9%
Smoking10.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Penn Surgerythis surgery9791%91%Yes
Rwt Practices Penn Manor Medical CentreWolverhampton, WV4 5PY0.6 miles2845%74%Yes
Pennfields Medical CentreWolverhampton, WV3 0JH0.7 miles4465%80%Yes
Coalway Road SurgeryWolverhampton, WV4 4PS0.9 miles3434%83%Yes
Duncan Street Primary Care CentreWolverhampton, WV2 3AN0.9 miles4655%81%Yes
Health and BeyondWolverhampton, WV2 2AU1.4 miles740%71%Yes
Northway Medical CentreDudley, DY3 3QY1.6 miles9391%90%Yes
Thornley Street SurgeryWolverhampton, WV1 1JP1.6 miles1146%64%Yes
Newbridge SurgeryWolverhampton, WV6 0DE1.8 miles9799%94%Yes
Whitmore Reans Medical PracticeWolverhampton, WV6 0QL1.9 miles1143%71%Yes

Common questions

Is Penn Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Penn Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01902 333408.

How do patients rate Penn Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Penn Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 91% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 97 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Penn Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Penn Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 December 2023).

What are the opening times of Penn Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to noon 1pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to noon 1pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to noon 1pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to noon 1pm to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to noon 1pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 7 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Penn Surgery?

Call 01902 333408 or visit its website, www.pennsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2a Coalway Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV3 7LX.

How many patients are registered at Penn Surgery?

Around 7,130 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wolverhampton Unity West PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Black Country 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.