GP surgery in Cornwall

Stennack Surgery

The Old Stennack School, Stennack, St. Ives, TR26 1RU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding11,931 patients

Scores 84 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 73% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 84% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 33 in Cornwall Based on 81 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 phone71
  • Easy to contact online94
  • Good experience of getting in touch60
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment61

Quality of care 93

  • Patients rate the surgery as good82
  • Patients got what they needed80
  • Doctors and nurses listen95
  • Patients trust the staff69
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done69
  • Meets NHS clinical targets53
  • Children vaccinated on time40

What patients say

81 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone54%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)35%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 73% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 81% 58% 59%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 67%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 43% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 71%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 81%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 93%
Needs were met 95% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 63% 46% 31%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 81 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 8pm
Wednesday8am to 8pm
Thursday8am to 8pm
Friday8am to 8pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 6 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Old Stennack School, Stennack, St. Ives, TR26 1RU
Phone
01736 793333
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.thestennacksurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Penwith PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y01922 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Parent and baby room
  • Parent and child parking
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 30 May 2022

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

11,931registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.2%15.2%
Diabetes6.6%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.8%3.0%
Depression13.7%14.3%
Obesity13.3%13.9%
Smoking14.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Common questions

Is Stennack Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Stennack Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01736 793333.

How do patients rate Stennack Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Stennack Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% 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 Stennack Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Stennack Surgery as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 30 May 2022).

What are the opening times of Stennack Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 6 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Stennack Surgery?

Call 01736 793333 or visit its website, www.thestennacksurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Old Stennack School, Stennack, St. Ives, TR26 1RU.

How many patients are registered at Stennack Surgery?

Around 11,931 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Penwith 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.