GP surgery in Blaby
The Old School Surgery
Hinckley Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicester, LE9 4LJ
Scores 7 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 53% of patients say their experience is good and 31% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. 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 4
- Easy to get through on the phone6
- Easy to contact online14
- Good experience of getting in touch4
- Did not wait too long for the appointment13
Quality of care 16
- Patients rate the surgery as good2
- Patients got what they needed4
- Doctors and nurses listen4
- Patients trust the staff3
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done92
- Meets NHS clinical targets94
- Children vaccinated on time98
What patients say
112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
31%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
53%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+2
change since last year
2025: 51% · 2026: 53%
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 | 31% | 57% | 43% |
| Easy to contact via website | 40% | 58% | 40% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 41% | 54% | 36% |
| Reception staff helpful | 60% | 85% | 69% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 25% | 31% | 21% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 8% | 42% | 7% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 75% | 84% | 82% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 88% | 93% | 86% |
| Good experience of contacting | 50% | 73% | 47% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 59% | 57% | 32% |
| Waiting time was about right | 55% | 69% | 51% |
| Remote appointment | 40% | 26% | 60% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 73% | 87% | 74% |
| Treated with care and concern | 76% | 86% | 72% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 58% | 75% | 49% |
| Had all the information needed | 86% | 92% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust | 82% | 93% | 86% |
| Involved in decisions | 86% | 92% | 83% |
| Needs were met | 80% | 90% | 80% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 53% | 77% | 51% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 80% | 79% | 84% |
| Supported by local services | 63% | 70% | 52% |
| Discussed managing condition | 36% | 43% | 21% |
| Agreed a care plan | 22% | 46% | 45% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 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 | 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 5 March 2018. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Hinckley Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicester, LE9 4LJ
- Phone
- 01455 271442
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Fosseway PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C82027 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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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 | 17.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 18.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.7% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 81% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 81% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 75% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 76% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 64% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 85% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 81% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School Surgerythis surgery | – | 7 | 31% | 53% | Yes |
| The Orchard Medical PracticeLeicester, LE9 6RG | 2.3 miles | 86 | 78% | 88% | Yes |
| Heath Lane SurgeryLeicester, LE9 7PB | 2.6 miles | 26 | 51% | 77% | Yes |
| Barwell & Hollycroft Medical CentresLeicester, LE9 8DS | 3.0 miles | 31 | 51% | 76% | Yes |
| The Burbage SurgeryHinckley, LE10 2SE | 3.5 miles | 44 | 48% | 71% | Yes |
| Maples Family Med.practHinckley, LE10 1DS | 3.6 miles | 87 | 73% | 86% | Yes |
| The Centre SurgeryHinckley, LE10 1DS | 3.6 miles | 32 | 64% | 76% | Yes |
| Castle Mead Medical CentreHinckley, LE10 1DS | 3.6 miles | 64 | 65% | 86% | Yes |
| Station View Health CentreHinckley, LE10 1UA | 3.8 miles | 16 | 31% | 62% | Yes |
| The Limes Medical CentreLeicester, LE19 2DU | 3.9 miles | 62 | 56% | 86% | Yes |
The Orchard Medical Practice is 2.3 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Old School Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Old School Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01455 271442.
How do patients rate The Old School Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 53% of patients at The Old School Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 31% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 7 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Old School Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Old School Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 April 2025).
What are the opening times of The Old School Surgery?
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 5 March 2018. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Old School Surgery?
Call 01455 271442. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Hinckley Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicester, LE9 4LJ.
How many patients are registered at The Old School Surgery?
Around 7,547 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Fosseway PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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.