GP surgery in Cheadle

Tean Surgery

24 Old Road, Tean, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4EG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,907 patients

Scores 70 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 64% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 70% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Cheadle Based on 103 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 66

  • Easy to get through on the phone54
  • Easy to contact online43
  • Good experience of getting in touch68
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment75

Quality of care 71

  • Patients rate the surgery as good52
  • Patients got what they needed94
  • Doctors and nurses listen76
  • Patients trust the staff56
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done52
  • Meets NHS clinical targets63
  • Children vaccinated on time79

What patients say

103 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+22

change since last year

2025: 57% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone83%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away84%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 46%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 24%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 28%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 24%
Sees preferred clinician 42% 42% 63%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 68%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 55%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 92%
Needs were met 98% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 57%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 33% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 103 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 12 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
24 Old Road, Tean, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4EG
Phone
01538 722323
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.teansurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Moorlands & Rural PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83121 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dr Pilpel JM Branch
Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9NT · 01782 392231

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 August 2020

This rating is 6 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

5,907registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension24.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma7.3%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression17.6%14.3%
Obesity10.5%13.9%
Smoking7.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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Well Street Medical Centre is 2.2 miles away, scores 81 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Tean Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Tean Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01538 722323.

How do patients rate Tean Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Tean Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 70 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Tean Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Tean Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 August 2020).

What are the opening times of Tean 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 12 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Tean Surgery?

Call 01538 722323 or visit its website, www.teansurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 24 Old Road, Tean, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4EG.

Does Tean Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Tean Surgery also runs Dr Pilpel JM Branch (Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9NT). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Tean Surgery?

Around 5,907 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Moorlands & Rural PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 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.