GP surgery in Wiltshire
The Tolsey Surgery
High Street, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0LQ
Scores 80 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 78% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. 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 63
- Easy to get through on the phone78
- Easy to contact online46
- Good experience of getting in touch78
- Did not wait too long for the appointment30
Quality of care 94
- Patients rate the surgery as good83
- Patients got what they needed89
- Doctors and nurses listen98
- Patients trust the staff99
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done68
- Meets NHS clinical targets84
- Children vaccinated on time74
What patients say
108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
78%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
89%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+4
change since last year
2025: 85% · 2026: 89%
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 | 78% | 57% | 68% |
| Easy to contact via website | 56% | 58% | 40% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 57% | 54% | 48% |
| Reception staff helpful | 96% | 85% | 92% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 40% | 31% | 46% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 53% | 42% | 63% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 93% | 84% | 87% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 97% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 85% | 73% | 80% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 48% | 57% | 66% |
| Waiting time was about right | 65% | 69% | 64% |
| Remote appointment | 53% | 26% | 34% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 98% | 87% | 98% |
| Treated with care and concern | 97% | 86% | 95% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 88% | 75% | 87% |
| Had all the information needed | 99% | 92% | 95% |
| Confidence and trust | 100% | 93% | 99% |
| Involved in decisions | 98% | 92% | 97% |
| Needs were met | 97% | 90% | 98% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 89% | 77% | 85% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 97% | 79% | 91% |
| Supported by local services | 87% | 70% | 82% |
| Discussed managing condition | 50% | 43% | 46% |
| Agreed a care plan | 53% | 46% | 32% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 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.
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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 | 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 13 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- High Street, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0LQ
- Phone
- 01666 840270
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.tolseysurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- North Wilts Border PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J83618 · NHS profile
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 1 December 2016
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 | 16.7% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 7.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 10.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 7.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 80% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 82% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 68% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 77% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 68% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 87% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 66% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tolsey Surgerythis surgery | – | 80 | 78% | 89% | Yes |
| Malmesbury Medical PartnershipMalmesbury, SN16 0FB | 5.1 miles | 85 | 70% | 91% | Yes |
| Jubilee Field SurgeryChippenham, SN14 7EJ | 6.1 miles | 99 | 97% | 96% | Yes |
| Culverhay SurgeryWotton Under Edge, GL12 7LS | 7.5 miles | 72 | 79% | 86% | Yes |
| Chipping SurgeryWotton-under-Edge, GL12 7BD | 7.5 miles | 61 | 76% | 80% | Yes |
| Hathaway SurgeryChippenham, SN14 6GT | 7.8 miles | 36 | 28% | 74% | Yes |
| Prices Mill SurgeryStroud, GL6 0DQ | 8.5 miles | 92 | 83% | 91% | Yes |
| West Walk SurgeryBristol, BS37 4AX | 8.9 miles | 76 | 66% | 88% | Yes |
| Wellington Road SurgeryBristol, BS37 5UY | 8.9 miles | 80 | 72% | 83% | Yes |
| Rowden SurgeryChippenham, SN15 2SB | 8.9 miles | 97 | 87% | 93% | Yes |
Jubilee Field Surgery is 6.1 miles away, scores 99 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Tolsey Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Tolsey Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01666 840270.
How do patients rate The Tolsey Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at The Tolsey Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 78% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 80 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Tolsey Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Tolsey Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 1 December 2016).
What are the opening times of The Tolsey 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 13 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Tolsey Surgery?
Call 01666 840270 or visit its website, www.tolseysurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is High Street, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0LQ.
How many patients are registered at The Tolsey Surgery?
Around 3,438 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Wilts Border PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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.