GP surgery in Bishop's Cleeve
The Stoke Road Surgery,
4 Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8RP
Scores 24 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 21% 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 6
- Easy to get through on the phone1
- Easy to contact online8
- Good experience of getting in touch2
- Did not wait too long for the appointment30
Quality of care 57
- Patients rate the surgery as good41
- Patients got what they needed65
- Doctors and nurses listen50
- Patients trust the staff80
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done49
- Meets NHS clinical targets52
- Children vaccinated on time75
What patients say
115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
21%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
77%
say their experience is good
about the England average (77%)
-1
change since last year
2025: 77% · 2026: 77%
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 | 21% | 57% | 44% |
| Easy to contact via website | 35% | 58% | 47% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 15% | 54% | 32% |
| Reception staff helpful | 81% | 85% | 79% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 22% | 31% | 30% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 11% | 42% | 20% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 74% | 84% | 79% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 91% | 93% | 93% |
| Good experience of contacting | 47% | 73% | 65% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 47% | 57% | 57% |
| Waiting time was about right | 64% | 69% | 64% |
| Remote appointment | 16% | 26% | 15% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 88% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 88% | 86% | 85% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 78% | 75% | 84% |
| Had all the information needed | 97% | 92% | 96% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 92% |
| Involved in decisions | 96% | 92% | 97% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% | 92% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 77% | 77% | 77% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 80% | 79% | 88% |
| Supported by local services | 73% | 70% | 74% |
| Discussed managing condition | 32% | 43% | 53% |
| Agreed a care plan | 43% | 46% | 41% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 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
10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.
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?
Thank you. Your answers are counted.
Reviews
No reviews yet. If you use this surgery, say what it is like.
Write a review
Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 4 Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8RP
- Phone
- 01242 672007
- Website
- www.stokeroadsurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Cheltenham Peripheral PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- L84048 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bariatric equipment: weight support
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Sign language interpreter available in-person
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions
Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 31 August 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 | 20.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.4% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 10.7% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 7.9% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 83% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 82% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 56% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 67% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 63% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 78% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 78% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stoke Road Surgery,this surgery | – | 24 | 21% | 77% | Yes |
| Cleevelands Medical CentreCheltenham, GL52 7YU | 0.6 miles | 22 | 33% | 73% | Yes |
| Berkeley Place SurgeryCheltenham, GL52 3EY | 2.5 miles | 85 | 73% | 91% | Yes |
| Royal Crescent SurgeryCheltenham, GL52 3EY | 2.5 miles | 40 | 56% | 78% | Yes |
| Weston House PracticeCheltenham, GL50 4DP | 2.8 miles | 71 | 69% | 86% | Yes |
| The Royal Well SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 4DP | 2.8 miles | 54 | 82% | 83% | Yes |
| St. Catherine's SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 4DP | 2.8 miles | 51 | 53% | 83% | Yes |
| St. George's SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 4DP | 2.8 miles | 88 | 84% | 93% | Yes |
| Underwood SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 3EQ | 3.2 miles | 91 | 88% | 94% | Yes |
| Yorkleigh Surgery(Ct)Cheltenham, GL50 3ED | 3.3 miles | 38 | 53% | 78% | Yes |
Berkeley Place Surgery is 2.5 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Stoke Road Surgery, taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Stoke Road Surgery, was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01242 672007.
How do patients rate The Stoke Road Surgery,?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at The Stoke Road Surgery, said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 21% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 24 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Stoke Road Surgery,?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Stoke Road Surgery, as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 August 2017).
What are the opening times of The Stoke Road Surgery,?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Stoke Road Surgery,?
Call 01242 672007 or visit its website, www.stokeroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 4 Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8RP.
How many patients are registered at The Stoke Road Surgery,?
Around 10,420 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cheltenham Peripheral PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Gloucestershire 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.