GP surgery in Leeds

Shakespeare Medical Practice

Burmantofts Health Centre, Cromwell Mount, Leeds, LS9 7TA

Taking on new patients8,460 patients

Scores 4 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 66% of patients say their experience is good and 43% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 4% of GP surgeries in England. 42nd of 42 in Leeds Based on 92 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 13

  • Easy to get through on the phone17
  • Easy to contact online20
  • Good experience of getting in touch14
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment23

Quality of care 1

  • Patients rate the surgery as good13
  • Patients got what they needed2
  • Doctors and nurses listen12
  • Patients trust the staff23
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done15
  • Meets NHS clinical targets10
  • Children vaccinated on time1

What patients say

92 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

42%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

66%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 69% · 2026: 66%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone33%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer10%
Knew what would happen next straight away34%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face70%
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 42% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 44% 58% 46%
Easy to contact via NHS App 45% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 13% 42% 30%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 70% 84% 73%
Next steps within 2 days 78% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 61% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 51% 57% 71%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 84% 92% 87%
Needs were met 77% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 66% 77% 69%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 35% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 69%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 68%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 92 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 2 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Burmantofts Health Centre, Cromwell Mount, Leeds, LS9 7TA
Phone
0113 295 1132
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.shakespearemedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Burmantofts, Harehills & Richmond Hill PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y02494 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

8,460registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
77.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension4.7%15.2%
Diabetes3.9%7.9%
Asthma2.8%6.6%
COPD0.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.5%3.0%
Depression6.6%14.3%
Obesity8.2%13.9%
Smoking16.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4942%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6462%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)78%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

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Common questions

Is Shakespeare Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Shakespeare Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0113 295 1132.

How do patients rate Shakespeare Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at Shakespeare Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 4 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Shakespeare Medical 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 2 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Shakespeare Medical Practice?

Call 0113 295 1132 or visit its website, www.shakespearemedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Burmantofts Health Centre, Cromwell Mount, Leeds, LS9 7TA.

How many patients are registered at Shakespeare Medical Practice?

Around 8,460 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Burmantofts, Harehills & Richmond Hill PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West Yorkshire 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.