GP surgery in Swinton
The Magna Group Practice
Highthorn Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, S64 5UP
Scores 69 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 67% 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 74
- Easy to get through on the phone60
- Easy to contact online18
- Good experience of getting in touch87
- Did not wait too long for the appointment77
Quality of care 60
- Patients rate the surgery as good62
- Patients got what they needed42
- Doctors and nurses listen58
- Patients trust the staff30
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done74
- Meets NHS clinical targets63
- Children vaccinated on time78
What patients say
111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
67%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
82%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
+2
change since last year
2025: 80% · 2026: 83%
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 | 67% | 57% | 72% |
| Easy to contact via website | 42% | 58% | 30% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 61% | 54% | 57% |
| Reception staff helpful | 89% | 85% | 88% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 32% | 31% | 23% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 32% | 42% | 62% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 87% | 84% | 84% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 93% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 88% | 73% | 79% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 75% | 57% | 61% |
| Waiting time was about right | 81% | 69% | 86% |
| Remote appointment | 24% | 26% | 27% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% | 86% |
| Treated with care and concern | 89% | 86% | 83% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 72% | 75% | 83% |
| Had all the information needed | 99% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 91% | 93% | 92% |
| Involved in decisions | 92% | 92% | 97% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% | 93% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 82% | 77% | 80% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 88% | 79% | 78% |
| Supported by local services | 82% | 70% | 77% |
| Discussed managing condition | 32% | 43% | 49% |
| Agreed a care plan | 39% | 46% | 47% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 111 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
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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 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 26 February 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Highthorn Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, S64 5UP
- Phone
- 01709 582522
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.magnagrouppractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Wentworth 1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C87006 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Valley Health Centre
- Saville Street, Dalton, Rotherham, S65 3HD
- Thrybergh Medical Centre
- 21 Park Lane, Thrybergh, Rotherham, S65 4BT
- Wath Health Centre
- 35 Church Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7RF
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bariatric equipment: weight support
- Bus stop nearby
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Lift
- Pharmacy
- 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 6 September 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 | 20.7% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 19.5% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 15.5% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 18.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 73% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 71% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 63% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 73% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 63% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 91% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 85% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Magna Group Practicethis surgery | – | 69 | 67% | 83% | Yes |
| Crown Street SurgeryMexborough, S64 8NB | 0.8 miles | 73 | 65% | 87% | Yes |
| The New SurgeryMexborough, S64 0DB | 1.6 miles | 10 | 50% | 66% | Yes |
| Mexborough Health CentreMexborough, S64 0BY | 1.6 miles | 4 | 30% | 55% | Yes |
| Rawmarsh Health CentreRotherham, S62 6AE | 1.9 miles | 36 | 56% | 77% | Yes |
| High Street SurgeryRotherham, S62 6LW | 1.9 miles | 70 | 60% | 86% | Yes |
| Parkgate Medical CentreRotherham, S62 6AW | 2.1 miles | 84 | 78% | 88% | Yes |
| Market SurgeryRotherham, S63 7RA | 2.4 miles | 55 | 54% | 79% | Yes |
| Denaby Medical PracticeDoncaster, DN12 4AB | 2.7 miles | 9 | 31% | 65% | Yes |
| Conisbrough Medical PracticeDoncaster, DN12 3JW | 2.9 miles | 22 | 45% | 72% | Yes |
Parkgate Medical Centre is 2.1 miles away, scores 84 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Magna Group Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Magna Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 582522.
How do patients rate The Magna Group Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at The Magna Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 67% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 69 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Magna Group Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Magna Group Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 September 2017).
What are the opening times of The Magna Group Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 26 February 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Magna Group Practice?
Call 01709 582522 or visit its website, www.magnagrouppractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Highthorn Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, S64 5UP.
Does The Magna Group Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. The Magna Group Practice also runs Valley Health Centre (Saville Street, Dalton, Rotherham, S65 3HD) and Thrybergh Medical Centre (21 Park Lane, Thrybergh, Rotherham, S65 4BT) and Wath Health Centre (35 Church Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7RF). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at The Magna Group Practice?
Around 14,914 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wentworth 1 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.