GP surgery in Canterbury
Sturry Surgery
53 Island Road, Sturry, Canterbury, CT2 0EF
Scores 75 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 76% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.
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 76
- Easy to get through on the phone75
- Easy to contact online60
- Good experience of getting in touch84
- Did not wait too long for the appointment59
Quality of care 70
- Patients rate the surgery as good80
- Patients got what they needed80
- Doctors and nurses listen66
- Patients trust the staff78
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done6
- Meets NHS clinical targets40
- Children vaccinated on time30
What patients say
104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
76%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
88%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+6
change since last year
2025: 82% · 2026: 88%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 76% | 57% | 62% |
| Easy to contact via website | 62% | 58% | 39% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 68% | 54% | 38% |
| Reception staff helpful | 97% | 85% | 92% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 29% | 31% | 33% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 51% | 42% | 38% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 87% | 84% | 84% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 100% | 93% | 91% |
| Good experience of contacting | 87% | 73% | 72% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 66% | 57% | 63% |
| Waiting time was about right | 75% | 69% | 65% |
| Remote appointment | 10% | 26% | 25% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 91% | 87% | 90% |
| Treated with care and concern | 91% | 86% | 89% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 83% | 75% | 71% |
| Had all the information needed | 98% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 94% |
| Involved in decisions | 96% | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 95% | 90% | 93% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 88% | 77% | 82% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 79% | 79% | 79% |
| Supported by local services | 77% | 70% | 79% |
| Discussed managing condition | 41% | 43% | 38% |
| Agreed a care plan | 38% | 46% | 49% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 15 April 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 53 Island Road, Sturry, Canterbury, CT2 0EF
- Phone
- 01227 710372
- Website
- www.sturrysurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Canterbury North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- G82082 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Molony
- Canterbury Health Centre, 26 Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3JH
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- 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 16 January 2017
This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 10.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 8.4% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 17.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 54% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 64% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 60% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 82% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 66% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 73% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 53% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturry Surgerythis surgery | – | 75 | 76% | 88% | Yes |
| Northgate Medical PracticeCanterbury, CT1 1WL | 2.3 miles | 18 | 35% | 72% | Yes |
| New Dover Road SurgeryCanterbury, CT1 3AP | 2.8 miles | 53 | 59% | 87% | Yes |
| Canterbury Health CentreCanterbury, CT1 3JH | 2.9 miles | 39 | 72% | 74% | Yes |
| University Medical CentreCanterbury, CT2 7PB | 3.0 miles | 51 | 72% | 80% | Yes |
| Canterbury Medical PracticeCanterbury, CT4 5BL | 4.0 miles | 22 | 37% | 74% | Yes |
| Park SurgeryHerne Bay, CT6 5RE | 4.5 miles | 78 | 63% | 90% | Yes |
| The Heron Medical PracticeHerne Bay, CT6 5NF | 4.6 miles | 34 | 56% | 72% | Yes |
| Whitstable Medical PracticeWhitstable, CT5 3SE | 5.7 miles | 73 | 70% | 86% | Yes |
| Aylesham Medical PracticeCanterbury, CT3 3BB | 6.3 miles | 12 | 46% | 63% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Sturry Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Sturry Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01227 710372.
How do patients rate Sturry Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Sturry Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 76% 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 Sturry Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Sturry Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 January 2017).
What are the opening times of Sturry Surgery?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7am 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 April 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Sturry Surgery?
Call 01227 710372 or visit its website, www.sturrysurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 53 Island Road, Sturry, Canterbury, CT2 0EF.
Does Sturry Surgery have a branch surgery?
Yes. Sturry Surgery also runs Molony (Canterbury Health Centre, 26 Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3JH). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Sturry Surgery?
Around 16,754 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Canterbury North PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Kent and Medway 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.