GP surgery in Stratford-upon-Avon

Rother House Medical Centre

Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6PP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good17,043 patients

Scores 90 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 84% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 90% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Stratford-upon-Avon Based on 107 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 93

  • Easy to get through on the phone88
  • Easy to contact online83
  • Good experience of getting in touch85
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment93

Quality of care 79

  • Patients rate the surgery as good81
  • Patients got what they needed66
  • Doctors and nurses listen72
  • Patients trust the staff74
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done53
  • Meets NHS clinical targets65
  • Children vaccinated on time66

What patients say

107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

84%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away22%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away63%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week10%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 84% 57% 78%
Easy to contact via website 73% 58% 59%
Easy to contact via NHS App 58% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 49%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 86%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 73%
Waiting time was about right 89% 69% 87%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 92%
Needs were met 93% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 95% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 91% 70% 87%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 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 18 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6PP
Phone
01789 269386
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.rotherhouse.org.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Stratford Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M84021 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Rother House Branch Surgery
The Rosebird Centre, Shipston Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 8LU

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • 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 7 June 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

17,043registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.9%15.2%
Diabetes6.1%7.9%
Asthma6.4%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression15.2%14.3%
Obesity8.5%13.9%
Smoking12.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Rother House Medical Centrethis surgery9084%88%Yes
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Common questions

Is Rother House Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Rother House Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01789 269386.

How do patients rate Rother House Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Rother House Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 84% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 90 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Rother House Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Rother House Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 June 2018).

What are the opening times of Rother House 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 18 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Rother House Medical Centre?

Call 01789 269386 or visit its website, www.rotherhouse.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6PP.

Does Rother House Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Rother House Medical Centre also runs Rother House Branch Surgery (The Rosebird Centre, Shipston Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 8LU). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Rother House Medical Centre?

Around 17,043 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stratford Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Coventry and Warwickshire 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.