GP surgery in Amersham

Rectory Meadow Surgery

School Lane, Amersham, HP7 0HG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,542 patients

Scores 82 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 74% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 82% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Amersham Based on 137 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 79

  • Easy to get through on the phone72
  • Easy to contact online69
  • Good experience of getting in touch52
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment98

Quality of care 81

  • Patients rate the surgery as good75
  • Patients got what they needed68
  • Doctors and nurses listen58
  • Patients trust the staff95
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done80
  • Meets NHS clinical targets67
  • Children vaccinated on time52

What patients say

137 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

74%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone34%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away37%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week13%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 74% 57% 56%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 57% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 46%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 55%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 94% 69% 83%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 93%
Needs were met 94% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 91%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 35% 46% 63%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 137 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 30 September 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
School Lane, Amersham, HP7 0HG
Phone
01494 727711
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.rectorymeadowsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Mid Chiltern PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K82001 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Children’s play area
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • 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
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 16 December 2025

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

10,542registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
86.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.6%15.2%
Diabetes5.0%7.9%
Asthma6.0%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression9.6%14.3%
Obesity5.3%13.9%
Smoking6.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%

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Common questions

Is Rectory Meadow Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Rectory Meadow Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01494 727711.

How do patients rate Rectory Meadow Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Rectory Meadow Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 82 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Rectory Meadow Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Rectory Meadow Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 December 2025).

What are the opening times of Rectory Meadow Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, 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 September 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Rectory Meadow Surgery?

Call 01494 727711 or visit its website, www.rectorymeadowsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is School Lane, Amersham, HP7 0HG.

How many patients are registered at Rectory Meadow Surgery?

Around 10,542 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Mid Chiltern PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.