GP surgery in Oxford

The Leys Health Centre

Dunnock Way, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, OX4 7EX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,395 patients

Scores 54 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 57% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 54% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 14 in Oxford Based on 102 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 52

  • Easy to get through on the phone41
  • Easy to contact online68
  • Good experience of getting in touch32
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment78

Quality of care 54

  • Patients rate the surgery as good51
  • Patients got what they needed77
  • Doctors and nurses listen70
  • Patients trust the staff54
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done19
  • Meets NHS clinical targets28
  • Children vaccinated on time39

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

57%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+13

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away30%

The appointment

Were seen the same day35%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face58%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)49%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 57% 57% 51%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 56%
Easy to contact via NHS App 57% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 82%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 53% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 42% 26% 46%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 68% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 83%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 86%
Needs were met 95% 90% 76%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 61%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 54%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 6 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Dunnock Way, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, OX4 7EX
Phone
01865 778244
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
K84031 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • 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 6 May 2016

This rating is 10 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

12,395registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.8%7.9%
Asthma6.0%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression16.6%14.3%
Obesity15.8%13.9%
Smoking23.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review53%66%

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Common questions

Is The Leys Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Leys Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01865 778244.

How do patients rate The Leys Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at The Leys Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 54 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Leys Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Leys Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 May 2016).

What are the opening times of The Leys Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 6 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Leys Health Centre?

Call 01865 778244. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Dunnock Way, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, OX4 7EX.

How many patients are registered at The Leys Health Centre?

Around 12,395 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.