GP surgery in Bradford
Sunnybank & Cowgill Medical Practice
Town Gate, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 9NG
Scores 44 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 42% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025.
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 48
- Easy to get through on the phone16
- Easy to contact online48
- Good experience of getting in touch52
- Did not wait too long for the appointment77
Quality of care 41
- Patients rate the surgery as good34
- Patients got what they needed47
- Doctors and nurses listen41
- Patients trust the staff27
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done74
- Meets NHS clinical targets58
- Children vaccinated on time50
What patients say
107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
42%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
74%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
0
change since last year
2025: 75% · 2026: 74%
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 | 42% | 57% | 39% |
| Easy to contact via website | 57% | 58% | 46% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 36% | 54% | 46% |
| Reception staff helpful | 90% | 85% | 97% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 27% | 31% | 26% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 19% | 42% | 21% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 83% | 84% | 89% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 99% | 93% | 92% |
| Good experience of contacting | 76% | 73% | 72% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 52% | 57% | 55% |
| Waiting time was about right | 81% | 69% | 80% |
| Remote appointment | 31% | 26% | 48% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 87% | 87% | 82% |
| Treated with care and concern | 84% | 86% | 78% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 67% | 75% | 68% |
| Had all the information needed | 89% | 92% | 88% |
| Confidence and trust | 90% | 93% | 89% |
| Involved in decisions | 91% | 92% | 83% |
| Needs were met | 91% | 90% | 87% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 74% | 77% | 74% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 76% | 79% | 74% |
| Supported by local services | 68% | 70% | 68% |
| Discussed managing condition | 34% | 43% | 39% |
| Agreed a care plan | 50% | 46% | 42% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 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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- Address
- Town Gate, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 9NG
- Phone
- 01274 424111
- Works with
- Affinity Care PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- B83009
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Cowgill Surgery
- Thornaby Drive, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6ES
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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 | 17.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 21.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 18.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 79% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 81% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 81% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 83% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 54% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 60% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 61% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnybank & Cowgill Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 44 | 42% | 74% | – |
| Low Moor SurgeryBradford, BD12 0TH | 1.1 miles | 23 | 27% | 73% | Yes |
| Parklands Medical PracticeBradford, BD6 2DD | 1.7 miles | 1 | 25% | 59% | Yes |
| The Northolme PracticeHalifax, HX3 8AF | 1.9 miles | 65 | 55% | 86% | Yes |
| Wibsey & Queensbury Medical PracticeBradford, BD6 1TD | 2.1 miles | 20 | 25% | 74% | Yes |
| Church Lane SurgeryBrighouse, HD6 1AT | 2.5 miles | 27 | 44% | 72% | Yes |
| Rydings Hall SurgeryBrighouse, HD6 1AT | 2.5 miles | 52 | 65% | 78% | Yes |
| Parkview SurgeryCleckheaton, BD19 5AP | 2.5 miles | 33 | 54% | 69% | Yes |
| The Greenway Medical PracticeCleckheaton, BD19 5AP | 2.5 miles | 37 | 53% | 77% | Yes |
| Cleckheaton Group PracticeCleckheaton, BD19 3RQ | 2.5 miles | 16 | 39% | 74% | Yes |
The Northolme Practice is 1.9 miles away, scores 65 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
How do patients rate Sunnybank & Cowgill Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Sunnybank & Cowgill Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 42% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 44 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Sunnybank & Cowgill Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Sunnybank & Cowgill Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 January 2025).
How do I contact Sunnybank & Cowgill Medical Practice?
Call 01274 424111. The address is Town Gate, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 9NG.
Does Sunnybank & Cowgill Medical Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Sunnybank & Cowgill Medical Practice also runs Cowgill Surgery (Thornaby Drive, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6ES). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Sunnybank & Cowgill Medical Practice?
Around 15,824 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Affinity Care PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West Yorkshire 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.