GP surgery in Wolverhampton

Pennfields Medical Centre

Upper Zoar Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0JH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,848 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 44 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 65% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 44% of GP surgeries in England. 11th of 24 in Wolverhampton Based on 79 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 60

  • Easy to get through on the phone56
  • Easy to contact online82
  • Good experience of getting in touch47
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment64

Quality of care 22

  • Patients rate the surgery as good54
  • Patients got what they needed21
  • Doctors and nurses listen12
  • Patients trust the staff16
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done17
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time15

What patients say

79 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

65%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone57%
Had their call answered straight away20%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away47%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face53%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)73%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 65% 57% 69%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 59%
Easy to contact via NHS App 69% 54% 58%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 85% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 69%
Remote appointment 47% 26% 48%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 76% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 81% 92% 93%
Needs were met 86% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 61% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 51%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 34%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 79 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
Saturday9am to 5pm
Sunday8am to 2pm

Confirmed by the surgery on 8 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Upper Zoar Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0JH
Phone
01902 446688
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.pennfieldsmedicalcentre.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
Y02636 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 September 2022

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?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,848registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.9%15.2%
Diabetes6.6%7.9%
Asthma3.1%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression8.7%14.3%
Obesity14.4%13.9%
Smoking18.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)54%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target64%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Pennfields Medical Centrethis surgery4465%80%Yes
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Penn Surgery is 0.7 miles away, scores 97 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Pennfields Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Pennfields Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01902 446688.

How do patients rate Pennfields Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Pennfields Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 65% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 44 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Pennfields Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Pennfields Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 September 2022).

What are the opening times of Pennfields Medical Centre?

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 9am to 5pm, Sunday 8am to 2pm. The surgery last confirmed these times on 8 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Pennfields Medical Centre?

Call 01902 446688 or visit its website, www.pennfieldsmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Upper Zoar Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0JH.

How many patients are registered at Pennfields Medical Centre?

Around 6,848 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.