GP surgery in Cowley
Temple Cowley Health Centre
Temple Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2HL
Scores 17 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 54% 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 24
- Easy to get through on the phone35
- Easy to contact online17
- Good experience of getting in touch31
- Did not wait too long for the appointment27
Quality of care 12
- Patients rate the surgery as good29
- Patients got what they needed10
- Doctors and nurses listen10
- Patients trust the staff15
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done19
- Meets NHS clinical targets41
- Children vaccinated on time34
What patients say
110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
54%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
73%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
-5
change since last year
2025: 78% · 2026: 73%
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 | 54% | 57% | 67% |
| Easy to contact via website | 42% | 58% | 55% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 40% | 54% | 55% |
| Reception staff helpful | 77% | 85% | 91% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 34% | 31% | 23% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 29% | 42% | 50% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 88% | 84% | 94% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 79% | 93% | 93% |
| Good experience of contacting | 69% | 73% | 81% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 51% | 57% | 53% |
| Waiting time was about right | 63% | 69% | 76% |
| Remote appointment | 34% | 26% | 38% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 78% | 87% | 90% |
| Treated with care and concern | 78% | 86% | 89% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 70% | 75% | 76% |
| Had all the information needed | 82% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 88% | 93% | 97% |
| Involved in decisions | 90% | 92% | 92% |
| Needs were met | 83% | 90% | 92% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 73% | 77% | 78% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 61% | 79% | 87% |
| Supported by local services | 59% | 70% | 77% |
| Discussed managing condition | 33% | 43% | 45% |
| Agreed a care plan | 53% | 46% | 40% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 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 | 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Temple Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2HL
- Phone
- 01865 777024
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.templecowleyhealthcentre.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- South East Oxford Health Alliance (Seoxha) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- K84007 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
- Translation services
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 5 December 2017
This rating is 8 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 | 13.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 13.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 17.4% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 56% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 65% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 70% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 77% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 61% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 83% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 54% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Cowley Health Centrethis surgery | – | 17 | 54% | 73% | Yes |
| Donnington Medical PartnershipOxford, OX4 4DH | 0.8 miles | 40 | 70% | 78% | Yes |
| Bartlemas SurgeryOxford, OX4 1XD | 1.2 miles | 49 | 58% | 79% | Yes |
| Cowley Road Medical PracticeOxford, OX4 1XD | 1.2 miles | 31 | 75% | 73% | Yes |
| St Bartholomews & Hollow Way Medical CentreOxford, OX4 1XB | 1.2 miles | 34 | 66% | 71% | Yes |
| The Leys Health CentreOxford, OX4 7EX | 1.4 miles | 54 | 57% | 79% | Yes |
| St. Clement's SurgeryOxford, OX4 1JS | 1.5 miles | 50 | 78% | 70% | Yes |
| Manor SurgeryOxford, OX3 9BP | 1.8 miles | 86 | 72% | 94% | Yes |
| Hedena HealthOxford, OX3 9JA | 1.9 miles | 48 | 55% | 79% | Yes |
| Luther Street Medical PracticeOxford, OX1 1UL | 2.1 miles | – | 85% | 73% | Yes |
Donnington Medical Partnership is 0.8 miles away, scores 40 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Temple Cowley Health Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Temple Cowley Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01865 777024.
How do patients rate Temple Cowley Health Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Temple Cowley Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 17 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Temple Cowley Health Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Temple Cowley Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 December 2017).
What are the opening times of Temple Cowley Health Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Temple Cowley Health Centre?
Call 01865 777024 or visit its website, www.templecowleyhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Temple Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2HL.
How many patients are registered at Temple Cowley Health Centre?
Around 8,357 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South East Oxford Health Alliance (Seoxha) PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.