GP surgery in West Suffolk

Stanton Surgery

10 the Chase, Stanton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 2XA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,199 patients

Scores 62 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 78% 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 62% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 8 in West Suffolk Based on 91 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 57

  • Easy to get through on the phone80
  • Easy to contact online18
  • Good experience of getting in touch62
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment37

Quality of care 66

  • Patients rate the surgery as good74
  • Patients got what they needed96
  • Doctors and nurses listen70
  • Patients trust the staff39
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done22
  • Meets NHS clinical targets7
  • Children vaccinated on time42

What patients say

91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

78%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone71%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away85%

The appointment

Were seen the same day31%
Waited more than a week45%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 78% 57% 73%
Easy to contact via website 43% 58% 39%
Easy to contact via NHS App 46% 54% 57%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 45%
Sees preferred clinician 46% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 80%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 67% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 95%
Needs were met 98% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 28%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 91 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 21 March 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
10 the Chase, Stanton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 2XA
Phone
01359 251192
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.stantonsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Blackbourne PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D83070 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 24 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

5,199registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension24.2%15.2%
Diabetes10.3%7.9%
Asthma9.2%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression13.1%14.3%
Obesity16.5%13.9%
Smoking11.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check71%78%
Asthma: annual review50%66%

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Ixworth Surgery is 2.7 miles away, scores 84 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Stanton Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Stanton Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01359 251192.

How do patients rate Stanton Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Stanton Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 78% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 62 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Stanton Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Stanton Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 August 2016).

What are the opening times of Stanton 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 21 March 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Stanton Surgery?

Call 01359 251192 or visit its website, www.stantonsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 10 the Chase, Stanton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 2XA.

How many patients are registered at Stanton Surgery?

Around 5,199 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Blackbourne PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Norfolk and Suffolk 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.