GP surgery in Windsor and Maidenhead

South Meadow Surgery

3 Church Close, Eton, Windsor, SL4 6AP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,258 patients

Scores 79 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 82% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 79% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 6 in Windsor and Maidenhead Based on 84 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 87

  • Easy to get through on the phone84
  • Easy to contact online35
  • Good experience of getting in touch80
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment92

Quality of care 64

  • Patients rate the surgery as good54
  • Patients got what they needed38
  • Doctors and nurses listen92
  • Patients trust the staff31
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done88
  • Meets NHS clinical targets87
  • Children vaccinated on time72

What patients say

84 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

82%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away22%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away75%

The appointment

Were seen the same day47%
Waited more than a week13%
Were seen face to face90%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)80%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 82% 57% 63%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 35%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 36%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 69%
Waiting time was about right 88% 69% 73%
Remote appointment 10% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 93%
Needs were met 89% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 93% 79% 91%
Supported by local services 90% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 48%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 1 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
3 Church Close, Eton, Windsor, SL4 6AP
Phone
01753 864545
Website
www.dedworthmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Windsor PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K81630 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Dedworth Medical Centre
Unit 1a, Vale Road, Windsor, SL4 5JL
Henry Vii Tower Surgery
Windsor Castle, Windsor, SL4 1NJ

Access and facilities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 3 August 2016

This rating is 10 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

14,258registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.1%7.9%
Asthma6.7%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression16.2%14.3%
Obesity16.7%13.9%
Smoking12.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
South Meadow Surgerythis surgery7982%80%Yes
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Common questions

Is South Meadow Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), South Meadow Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01753 864545.

How do patients rate South Meadow Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at South Meadow Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 82% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 79 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for South Meadow Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated South Meadow Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 August 2016).

What are the opening times of South Meadow Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 1 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact South Meadow Surgery?

Call 01753 864545 or visit its website, www.dedworthmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 3 Church Close, Eton, Windsor, SL4 6AP.

Does South Meadow Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. South Meadow Surgery also runs Dedworth Medical Centre (Unit 1a, Vale Road, Windsor, SL4 5JL) and Henry Vii Tower Surgery (Windsor Castle, Windsor, SL4 1NJ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at South Meadow Surgery?

Around 14,258 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Windsor 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.