GP surgery in Redbridge

Queen Mary Practice

South Woodford Health Centre, 114 High Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2QS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,398 patients

Scores 72 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 66% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 72% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 17 in Redbridge Based on 105 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 66

  • Easy to get through on the phone57
  • Easy to contact online43
  • Good experience of getting in touch70
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment68

Quality of care 77

  • Patients rate the surgery as good80
  • Patients got what they needed42
  • Doctors and nurses listen63
  • Patients trust the staff76
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done76
  • Meets NHS clinical targets59
  • Children vaccinated on time84

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week39%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 66%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 29%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 48% 31% 52%
Sees preferred clinician 65% 42% 51%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 77% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 78%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 98%
Needs were met 90% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 32% 46% 49%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 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
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 30 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
South Woodford Health Centre, 114 High Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2QS
Phone
020 8491 3303
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wanstead and Woodford PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F86658 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Parent and baby room
  • Pram park
  • 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 18 September 2018

This rating is 8 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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,398registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
85.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.5%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma4.4%6.6%
COPD0.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.6%3.0%
Depression9.7%14.3%
Obesity8.4%13.9%
Smoking9.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6487%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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Glebelands Practice is 0.3 miles away, scores 98 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Queen Mary Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Queen Mary Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8491 3303.

How do patients rate Queen Mary Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Queen Mary Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% 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 Queen Mary Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Queen Mary Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 September 2018).

What are the opening times of Queen Mary Practice?

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 closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 30 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Queen Mary Practice?

Call 020 8491 3303. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is South Woodford Health Centre, 114 High Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2QS.

How many patients are registered at Queen Mary Practice?

Around 6,398 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wanstead and Woodford PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East London 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.