GP surgery in Cheshire East

Rope Green Medical Centre

Rope Lane, Shavington, Crewe, CW2 5DA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good21,183 patients

Scores 61 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 40% 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.

Good Scores higher than 61% of GP surgeries in England. 12th of 14 in Cheshire East Based on 115 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 48

  • Easy to get through on the phone13
  • Easy to contact online83
  • Good experience of getting in touch64
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment56

Quality of care 76

  • Patients rate the surgery as good78
  • Patients got what they needed85
  • Doctors and nurses listen70
  • Patients trust the staff75
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done35
  • Meets NHS clinical targets21
  • Children vaccinated on time68

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

40%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone22%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer12%
Knew what would happen next straight away34%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week33%
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 40% 57% 30%
Easy to contact via website 73% 58% 62%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 29% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 77% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 13%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 64%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 87%
Needs were met 96% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 92%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 81%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 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 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Rope Lane, Shavington, Crewe, CW2 5DA
Phone
01270 275990
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Crewe - Ghr PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N81084 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 8 April 2025

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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

21,183registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.5%15.2%
Diabetes7.1%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression20.7%14.3%
Obesity12.7%13.9%
Smoking7.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)56%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check69%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Rope Green Medical Centrethis surgery6140%87%Yes
Earnswood Medical CentreCrewe, CW1 3AW2.0 miles1327%73%Yes
Millcroft Medical CentreCrewe, CW1 3AW2.0 miles1031%66%Yes
Grosvenor Medical CentreCrewe, CW1 3HB2.2 miles2337%68%Yes
Hungerford Medical CentreCrewe, CW1 5HA2.3 miles436%57%Yes
Nantwich Health CentreNantwich, CW5 5NX2.4 miles7759%85%Yes
The Kiltearn Medical CentreNantwich, CW5 5NX2.4 miles1735%66%Yes
Tudor SurgeryNantwich, CW5 5NX2.4 miles6470%80%Yes
Haslington SurgeryCrewe, CW1 5QY3.3 miles4871%72%Yes
Betley SurgeryCrewe, CW3 9BJ5.0 miles9792%96%

Nantwich Health Centre is 2.4 miles away, scores 77 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Rope Green Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Rope Green Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01270 275990.

How do patients rate Rope Green Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Rope Green Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 61 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Rope Green Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Rope Green Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 April 2025).

What are the opening times of Rope Green Medical Centre?

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 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Rope Green Medical Centre?

Call 01270 275990. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Rope Lane, Shavington, Crewe, CW2 5DA.

How many patients are registered at Rope Green Medical Centre?

Around 21,183 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Crewe - Ghr PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cheshire and Merseyside 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.