GP surgery in Spelthorne

Studholme Medical Centre

50 Church Road, Ashford, TW15 2TU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good15,851 patients

Scores 13 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 64% of patients say their experience is good and 36% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 13% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 6 in Spelthorne 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 12

  • Easy to get through on the phone10
  • Easy to contact online57
  • Good experience of getting in touch15
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment14

Quality of care 19

  • Patients rate the surgery as good10
  • Patients got what they needed32
  • Doctors and nurses listen20
  • Patients trust the staff14
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done58
  • Meets NHS clinical targets73
  • Children vaccinated on time61

What patients say

91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

36%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

63%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 64%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone25%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away33%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 36% 57% 36%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 35% 54% 35%
Reception staff helpful 69% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 33% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 82% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 61% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 32% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 56% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 43%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 60% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 91%
Needs were met 88% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 63% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 25%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 48%

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 6pm 6:30pm to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm 6:30pm to 8pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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

Address
50 Church Road, Ashford, TW15 2TU
Phone
01784 420700
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Sasse Network 1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H81009 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 April 2025

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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

15,851registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
85.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.8%15.2%
Diabetes9.2%7.9%
Asthma5.8%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression14.6%14.3%
Obesity15.9%13.9%
Smoking11.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

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The Orchard Surgery is 0.5 miles away, scores 81 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Studholme Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Studholme Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01784 420700.

How do patients rate Studholme Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 64% of patients at Studholme Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 36% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 13 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Studholme Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Studholme Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 April 2025).

What are the opening times of Studholme Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm 6:30pm to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm 6:30pm to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 6 March 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Studholme Medical Centre?

Call 01784 420700. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 50 Church Road, Ashford, TW15 2TU.

How many patients are registered at Studholme Medical Centre?

Around 15,851 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Sasse Network 1 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.