GP surgery in Bradford

Thornbury Medical Practice

Morrisons Store, Rushton Avenue, Bradford, BD3 7HZ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,060 patients

Scores 11 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 57% of patients say their experience is good and 56% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 11% of GP surgeries in England. 35th of 44 in Bradford Based on 102 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 16

  • Easy to get through on the phone40
  • Easy to contact online13
  • Good experience of getting in touch14
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment16

Quality of care 9

  • Patients rate the surgery as good4
  • Patients got what they needed2
  • Doctors and nurses listen1
  • Patients trust the staff4
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done98
  • Meets NHS clinical targets36
  • Children vaccinated on time20

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

57%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 53% · 2026: 57%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone91%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day46%
Waited more than a week20%
Were seen face to face53%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 43%
Easy to contact via website 39% 58% 26%
Easy to contact via NHS App 46% 54% 32%
Reception staff helpful 73% 85% 58%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 20%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 66% 84% 61%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 60% 73% 52%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 40% 57% 34%
Waiting time was about right 57% 69% 45%
Remote appointment 47% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 69% 87% 75%
Treated with care and concern 64% 86% 76%
Considered mental wellbeing 58% 75% 63%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 83%
Confidence and trust 82% 93% 84%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 81%
Needs were met 77% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 57% 77% 53%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 53%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 58% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 August 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Morrisons Store, Rushton Avenue, Bradford, BD3 7HZ
Phone
01274 662441
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.thornburymc.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bradford City 6 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B83005 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Parent and baby room
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 12 September 2024

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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

7,060registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.6%15.2%
Diabetes12.5%7.9%
Asthma8.6%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression15.4%14.3%
Obesity20.6%13.9%
Smoking16.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)89%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)95%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target93%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review95%66%

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Moor Park Medical Practice is 0.6 miles away, scores 54 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Thornbury Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Thornbury Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01274 662441.

How do patients rate Thornbury Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 57% of patients at Thornbury Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 56% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 11 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Thornbury Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Thornbury Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 September 2024).

What are the opening times of Thornbury Medical Practice?

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 18 August 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Thornbury Medical Practice?

Call 01274 662441 or visit its website, www.thornburymc.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Morrisons Store, Rushton Avenue, Bradford, BD3 7HZ.

How many patients are registered at Thornbury Medical Practice?

Around 7,060 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bradford City 6 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.