GP surgery in Bishop's Cleeve

The Stoke Road Surgery,

4 Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8RP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,420 patients

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.

Below average Scores higher than 24% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Bishop's Cleeve Based on 115 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 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

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week47%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast 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.

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Opening times and contact

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

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

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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.

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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

10,420registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
86.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.2%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression12.4%14.3%
Obesity10.7%13.9%
Smoking7.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4983%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)56%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review78%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Stoke Road Surgery,this surgery2421%77%Yes
Cleevelands Medical CentreCheltenham, GL52 7YU0.6 miles2233%73%Yes
Berkeley Place SurgeryCheltenham, GL52 3EY2.5 miles8573%91%Yes
Royal Crescent SurgeryCheltenham, GL52 3EY2.5 miles4056%78%Yes
Weston House PracticeCheltenham, GL50 4DP2.8 miles7169%86%Yes
The Royal Well SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 4DP2.8 miles5482%83%Yes
St. Catherine's SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 4DP2.8 miles5153%83%Yes
St. George's SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 4DP2.8 miles8884%93%Yes
Underwood SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 3EQ3.2 miles9188%94%Yes
Yorkleigh Surgery(Ct)Cheltenham, GL50 3ED3.3 miles3853%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.