GP surgery in Swindon

Ridgeway View Family Practice

Barrett Way, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9LW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,900 patients

Scores 37 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 41% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 37% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 15 in Swindon Based on 99 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 14

  • Easy to get through on the phone14
  • Easy to contact online47
  • Good experience of getting in touch29
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment5

Quality of care 73

  • Patients rate the surgery as good65
  • Patients got what they needed80
  • Doctors and nurses listen81
  • Patients trust the staff70
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done38
  • Meets NHS clinical targets64
  • Children vaccinated on time62

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

40%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

83%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone52%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day7%
Waited more than a week55%
Were seen face to face87%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)59%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 40% 57% 38%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 31%
Easy to contact via NHS App 32% 54% 39%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 18%
Sees preferred clinician 62% 42% 29%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 68% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 45%
Waiting time was about right 48% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 89% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 96%
Needs were met 95% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 83% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 90% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 35%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 22 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Barrett Way, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9LW
Phone
01793 812221
Website
www.ridgewayviewfamilypractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brunel Health Group Pcn1 (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J83009 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Station House Surgery
Station Road, Chiseldon, Swindon, SN4 0PW · 01793 740276

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • 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 2 October 2023

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?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

14,900registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression15.1%14.3%
Obesity16.8%13.9%
Smoking9.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

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Common questions

Is Ridgeway View Family Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Ridgeway View Family Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01793 812221.

How do patients rate Ridgeway View Family Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Ridgeway View Family Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 41% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 37 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Ridgeway View Family Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Ridgeway View Family Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 October 2023).

What are the opening times of Ridgeway View Family 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 22 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Ridgeway View Family Practice?

Call 01793 812221 or visit its website, www.ridgewayviewfamilypractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Barrett Way, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9LW.

Does Ridgeway View Family Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Ridgeway View Family Practice also runs Station House Surgery (Station Road, Chiseldon, Swindon, SN4 0PW). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Ridgeway View Family Practice?

Around 14,900 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brunel Health Group Pcn1, 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.