GP surgery in Altrincham

St Johns Medical Centre

Altrincham Health & Wellbeing Centre, 31-33 Market Street, Altrincham, WA14 1PF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good16,563 patients

Scores 75 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 57% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 75% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 9 in Altrincham Based on 125 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 58

  • Easy to get through on the phone40
  • Easy to contact online31
  • Good experience of getting in touch61
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment76

Quality of care 91

  • Patients rate the surgery as good82
  • Patients got what they needed100
  • Doctors and nurses listen99
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done42
  • Meets NHS clinical targets51
  • Children vaccinated on time81

What patients say

125 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+18

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone48%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face89%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 29%
Easy to contact via website 50% 58% 25%
Easy to contact via NHS App 48% 54% 23%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 30% 42% 18%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 58%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 10% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 99% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 89% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 85%
Needs were met 100% 90% 82%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 26%
Agreed a care plan 21% 46% 55%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 125 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 28 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Altrincham Health & Wellbeing Centre, 31-33 Market Street, Altrincham, WA14 1PF
Phone
0161 928 5522
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.stjohnsmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Altrincham Healthcare Alliance PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P91604 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 28 February 2023

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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

16,563registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.4%15.2%
Diabetes5.1%7.9%
Asthma6.2%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression14.0%14.3%
Obesity6.9%13.9%
Smoking5.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)57%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target60%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%

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St Johns Medical Centrethis surgery7557%88%Yes
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Shay Lane Medical Centre (Patel)Altrincham, WA15 8NZ1.9 miles9988%92%Yes

Family Surgery is 0.7 miles away, scores 91 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is St Johns Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), St Johns Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 928 5522.

How do patients rate St Johns Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at St Johns Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 75 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for St Johns Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated St Johns Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 February 2023).

What are the opening times of St Johns 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 28 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact St Johns Medical Centre?

Call 0161 928 5522 or visit its website, www.stjohnsmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Altrincham Health & Wellbeing Centre, 31-33 Market Street, Altrincham, WA14 1PF.

How many patients are registered at St Johns Medical Centre?

Around 16,563 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Altrincham Healthcare Alliance PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.