GP surgery in Leeds

Spa Surgery

205 High St, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6PY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,811 patients

Scores 97 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 96% of patients say their experience is good and 89% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 97% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 42 in Leeds 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 97

  • Easy to get through on the phone94
  • Easy to contact online91
  • Good experience of getting in touch90
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment96

Quality of care 96

  • Patients rate the surgery as good97
  • Patients got what they needed99
  • Doctors and nurses listen74
  • Patients trust the staff93
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done90
  • Meets NHS clinical targets58
  • Children vaccinated on time51

What patients say

107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

89%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

96%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 96%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone70%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away70%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 89% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 78% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 82% 54% 77%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 23% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 51% 42% 85%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 92% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 97%
Needs were met 99% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 96% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 99% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 92% 70% 82%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 58%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 34%

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 January 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
205 High St, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6PY
Phone
01937 842842
Website
www.bostonspasurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wetherby PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B86034 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 12 January 2024

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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

6,811registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
87.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.7%15.2%
Diabetes6.3%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression13.1%14.3%
Obesity10.1%13.9%
Smoking6.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target71%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

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Common questions

Is Spa Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Spa Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01937 842842.

How do patients rate Spa Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 96% of patients at Spa Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 89% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 97 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Spa Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Spa Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 January 2024).

What are the opening times of Spa Surgery?

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 January 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Spa Surgery?

Call 01937 842842 or visit its website, www.bostonspasurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 205 High St, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6PY.

How many patients are registered at Spa Surgery?

Around 6,811 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wetherby 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.