GP surgery in Stratford-on-Avon

Pool Medical Centre

Pool Road, Studley, B80 7QU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,207 patients

Scores 93 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 87% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 93% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 14 in Stratford-on-Avon Based on 126 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 93

  • Easy to get through on the phone92
  • Easy to contact online87
  • Good experience of getting in touch87
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment84

Quality of care 89

  • Patients rate the surgery as good86
  • Patients got what they needed90
  • Doctors and nurses listen98
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done11
  • Meets NHS clinical targets75
  • Children vaccinated on time77

What patients say

126 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

87%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone82%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away86%

The appointment

Were seen the same day44%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 87% 57% 85%
Easy to contact via website 76% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 79% 54% 62%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 23% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 38%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 80%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 62%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 97%
Needs were met 97% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 87% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 54%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 126 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Pool Road, Studley, B80 7QU
Phone
01527 853671
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Arden PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M84002 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 12 April 2017

This rating is 9 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?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

8,207registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.9%15.2%
Diabetes8.2%7.9%
Asthma7.1%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression17.3%14.3%
Obesity10.0%13.9%
Smoking12.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)57%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)80%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target61%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Pool Medical Centrethis surgery9387%90%Yes
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Common questions

Is Pool Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Pool Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01527 853671.

How do patients rate Pool Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Pool Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 87% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 93 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Pool Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Pool Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 April 2017).

What are the opening times of Pool Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Pool Medical Centre?

Call 01527 853671. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Pool Road, Studley, B80 7QU.

How many patients are registered at Pool Medical Centre?

Around 8,207 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Arden PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Coventry and Warwickshire 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.