GP surgery in St John's Wood

St Johns Wood Medical Practice

Brampton House, 60 Grove End Road, London, NW8 9NH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement22,226 patients

Scores 54 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 69% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 54% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in St John's Wood Based on 105 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 phone64
  • Easy to contact online63
  • Good experience of getting in touch64
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment72

Quality of care 29

  • Patients rate the surgery as good75
  • Patients got what they needed29
  • Doctors and nurses listen29
  • Patients trust the staff30
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done18
  • Meets NHS clinical targets39
  • Children vaccinated on time10

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

69%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone30%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer11%
Knew what would happen next straight away43%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 69% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 63% 58% 66%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 50%
Sees preferred clinician 40% 42% 74%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 83%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 92%
Needs were met 88% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 68% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 51%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 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 15 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Brampton House, 60 Grove End Road, London, NW8 9NH
Phone
020 3657 9449
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
St John's Wood & Maida Vale PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E87609 · 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
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 3 June 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

22,226registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
86.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.9%15.2%
Diabetes3.5%7.9%
Asthma2.5%6.6%
COPD0.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression3.5%14.3%
Obesity5.0%13.9%
Smoking7.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4946%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6458%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)68%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
St Johns Wood Medical Practicethis surgery5469%86%Yes
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Wellington Health Centre is 0.2 miles away, scores 94 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is St Johns Wood Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), St Johns Wood Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3657 9449.

How do patients rate St Johns Wood Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at St Johns Wood Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 69% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 54 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for St Johns Wood Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated St Johns Wood Medical Practice as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 3 June 2026).

What are the opening times of St Johns Wood 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 15 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact St Johns Wood Medical Practice?

Call 020 3657 9449. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Brampton House, 60 Grove End Road, London, NW8 9NH.

How many patients are registered at St Johns Wood Medical Practice?

Around 22,226 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of St John's Wood & Maida Vale PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West and North London 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.