GP surgery in Leeds

Thornton Medical Centre

Leeds Community & Mental Health Ser, 15 Green Lane, Leeds, LS12 1JE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,939 patients

Scores 57 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 90% 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 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 57% of GP surgeries in England. 21st of 42 in Leeds Based on 90 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 52

  • Easy to get through on the phone39
  • Easy to contact online72
  • Good experience of getting in touch58
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment52

Quality of care 61

  • Patients rate the surgery as good85
  • Patients got what they needed41
  • Doctors and nurses listen71
  • Patients trust the staff51
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done26
  • Meets NHS clinical targets29
  • Children vaccinated on time23

What patients say

90 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone31%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away33%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)80%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 67% 58% 56%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 62%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 61% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 79% 57% 56%
Waiting time was about right 72% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 90% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 96%
Needs were met 90% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 57% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 90 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 2 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Leeds Community & Mental Health Ser, 15 Green Lane, Leeds, LS12 1JE
Phone
0113 231 0626
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Armley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B86060 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • 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 February 2020

This rating is 6 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

10,939registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma7.1%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression12.1%14.3%
Obesity14.5%13.9%
Smoking20.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review54%66%

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Common questions

Is Thornton Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Thornton Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0113 231 0626.

How do patients rate Thornton Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Thornton Medical Centre 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 57 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Thornton Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Thornton Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 February 2020).

What are the opening times of Thornton Medical Centre?

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 2 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Thornton Medical Centre?

Call 0113 231 0626. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Leeds Community & Mental Health Ser, 15 Green Lane, Leeds, LS12 1JE.

How many patients are registered at Thornton Medical Centre?

Around 10,939 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Armley 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.