GP surgery in Bradford

The Ridge Medical Practice

Cousen Road, Great Horton, Bradford, BD7 3JX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good32,167 patients

Scores 1 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 42% of patients say their experience is good and 17% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 1% of GP surgeries in England. 44th of 44 in Bradford Based on 86 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 0

  • Easy to get through on the phone1
  • Easy to contact online5
  • Good experience of getting in touch0
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment4

Quality of care 2

  • Patients rate the surgery as good0
  • Patients got what they needed4
  • Doctors and nurses listen13
  • Patients trust the staff3
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done24
  • Meets NHS clinical targets15
  • Children vaccinated on time16

What patients say

86 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

17%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

42%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-19

change since last year

2025: 61% · 2026: 42%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer13%
Knew what would happen next straight away38%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 17% 57% 10%
Easy to contact via website 31% 58% 28%
Easy to contact via NHS App 25% 54% 30%
Reception staff helpful 61% 85% 74%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 19%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 12%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 62% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 70% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 38% 73% 41%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 20% 57% 27%
Waiting time was about right 47% 69% 54%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 74% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 62% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 82% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 79% 92% 88%
Needs were met 79% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 42% 77% 61%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 65% 79% 63%
Supported by local services 43% 70% 49%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 70%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 86 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 16 May 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Cousen Road, Great Horton, Bradford, BD7 3JX
Phone
01274 425600
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
The Five Parks PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B83055 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Cavaliere V
The Ridge Medical Practice, 93, Smith Avenue, Wibsey, Bradford, BD6 1HA · 01274 676224
Horton Bank Site
1220 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 4PL
Royds Health Living Centre
20 Ridings Way, Off the Crescent, Buttershaw, Bradford, BD6 3UD

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Pharmacy
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 20 April 2026

Read the inspection report

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

32,167registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.7%15.2%
Diabetes10.4%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression17.1%14.3%
Obesity14.2%13.9%
Smoking21.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4958%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)56%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target64%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check45%78%
Asthma: annual review78%66%

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Bradford Student Health Service is 0.6 miles away, scores 46 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Ridge Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Ridge Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01274 425600.

How do patients rate The Ridge Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 42% of patients at The Ridge Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 17% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 1 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Ridge Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Ridge Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 April 2026).

What are the opening times of The Ridge Medical Practice?

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 16 May 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Ridge Medical Practice?

Call 01274 425600. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Cousen Road, Great Horton, Bradford, BD7 3JX.

Does The Ridge Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. The Ridge Medical Practice also runs Cavaliere V (The Ridge Medical Practice, 93, Smith Avenue, Wibsey, Bradford, BD6 1HA) and Horton Bank Site (1220 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 4PL) and Royds Health Living Centre (20 Ridings Way, Off the Crescent, Buttershaw, Bradford, BD6 3UD). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at The Ridge Medical Practice?

Around 32,167 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of The Five Parks PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West 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.