GP surgery in Wiltshire
Porch Surgery
Beechfield Road, Corsham, SN13 9DL
Scores 72 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 70% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.
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 61
- Easy to get through on the phone66
- Easy to contact online89
- Good experience of getting in touch64
- Did not wait too long for the appointment36
Quality of care 83
- Patients rate the surgery as good64
- Patients got what they needed76
- Doctors and nurses listen76
- Patients trust the staff94
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done76
- Meets NHS clinical targets84
- Children vaccinated on time74
What patients say
113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
70%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
83%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
-3
change since last year
2025: 86% · 2026: 83%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 70% | 57% | 65% |
| Easy to contact via website | 77% | 58% | 72% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 51% | 54% | 73% |
| Reception staff helpful | 88% | 85% | 84% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 12% | 31% | 14% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 39% | 42% | 6% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 90% | 84% | 90% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 91% | 93% | 98% |
| Good experience of contacting | 80% | 73% | 82% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 63% | 57% | 58% |
| Waiting time was about right | 67% | 69% | 72% |
| Remote appointment | 23% | 26% | 24% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 92% | 87% | 93% |
| Treated with care and concern | 96% | 86% | 93% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 77% | 75% | 75% |
| Had all the information needed | 97% | 92% | 98% |
| Confidence and trust | 99% | 93% | 95% |
| Involved in decisions | 96% | 92% | 95% |
| Needs were met | 95% | 90% | 90% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 83% | 77% | 86% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 84% | 79% | 73% |
| Supported by local services | 85% | 70% | 70% |
| Discussed managing condition | 50% | 43% | 37% |
| Agreed a care plan | 60% | 46% | 37% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.
1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 20 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Beechfield Road, Corsham, SN13 9DL
- Phone
- 01249 712232
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Chippenham, Corsham & Box PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J83010 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- 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 22 February 2019
This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 16.2% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 9.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 8.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 11.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 79% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 79% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 69% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 72% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 67% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 85% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 66% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porch Surgerythis surgery | – | 72 | 70% | 83% | Yes |
| Box SurgeryCorsham, SN13 8NA | 2.7 miles | 74 | 71% | 88% | Yes |
| Rowden SurgeryChippenham, SN15 2SB | 3.2 miles | 97 | 87% | 93% | Yes |
| Hathaway SurgeryChippenham, SN14 6GT | 3.3 miles | 36 | 28% | 74% | Yes |
| Jubilee Field SurgeryChippenham, SN14 7EJ | 3.6 miles | 99 | 97% | 96% | Yes |
| Lodge SurgeryChippenham, SN15 3SY | 4.0 miles | 92 | 86% | 87% | Yes |
| Giffords Primary Care CentreMelksham, SN12 7EA | 5.2 miles | 68 | 54% | 82% | Yes |
| Spa Medical CentreMelksham, SN12 6UN | 5.3 miles | 78 | 51% | 85% | Yes |
| Batheaston Medical CentreBath, BA1 7NP | 5.7 miles | 97 | 87% | 97% | Yes |
| Bradford-on-Avon and Melksham HealthBradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DQ | 6.6 miles | 50 | 42% | 73% | Yes |
Rowden Surgery is 3.2 miles away, scores 97 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Porch Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Porch Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01249 712232.
How do patients rate Porch Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Porch Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 70% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 72 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Porch Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Porch Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 February 2019).
What are the opening times of Porch Surgery?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Porch Surgery?
Call 01249 712232. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Beechfield Road, Corsham, SN13 9DL.
How many patients are registered at Porch Surgery?
Around 11,739 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chippenham, Corsham & Box PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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.