GP surgery in Cornwall

St. Agnes Surgery

Pengarth Road, St. Agnes, TR5 0TN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,243 patients

Scores 84 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 68% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 84% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 33 in Cornwall Based on 104 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 70

  • Easy to get through on the phone62
  • Easy to contact online57
  • Good experience of getting in touch76
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment64

Quality of care 93

  • Patients rate the surgery as good92
  • Patients got what they needed99
  • Doctors and nurses listen98
  • Patients trust the staff96
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done58
  • Meets NHS clinical targets41
  • Children vaccinated on time31

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

68%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

93%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 68% 57% 64%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 83%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 65% 42% 54%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 80%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 90%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 11%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 99% 86% 99%
Considered mental wellbeing 91% 75% 89%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 99%
Needs were met 99% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 93% 77% 91%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 57% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 62% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 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 23 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Pengarth Road, St. Agnes, TR5 0TN
Phone
01872 553881
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Coastal (Kernow) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L82054 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Mount Hawke
The Surgery, Short Cross Road, Mount Hawke, Truro, TR4 8UE

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 November 2016

This rating is 9 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

9,243registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
85.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.9%15.2%
Diabetes5.6%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.2%3.0%
Depression9.1%14.3%
Obesity11.1%13.9%
Smoking11.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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Common questions

Is St. Agnes Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), St. Agnes Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01872 553881.

How do patients rate St. Agnes Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at St. Agnes Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 84 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for St. Agnes Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated St. Agnes Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 November 2016).

What are the opening times of St. Agnes 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 23 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact St. Agnes Surgery?

Call 01872 553881. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Pengarth Road, St. Agnes, TR5 0TN.

Does St. Agnes Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. St. Agnes Surgery also runs Mount Hawke (The Surgery, Short Cross Road, Mount Hawke, Truro, TR4 8UE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at St. Agnes Surgery?

Around 9,243 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Coastal (Kernow) PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 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.