GP surgery in Royal Leamington Spa
Waterside Medical Centre
Court Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 2BB
Scores 85 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 80% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding 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 73
- Easy to get through on the phone83
- Easy to contact online51
- Good experience of getting in touch84
- Did not wait too long for the appointment45
Quality of care 92
- Patients rate the surgery as good84
- Patients got what they needed66
- Doctors and nurses listen64
- Patients trust the staff48
- Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
- Health checks and screening done88
- Meets NHS clinical targets98
- Children vaccinated on time83
What patients say
106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
80%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
89%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+1
change since last year
2025: 88% · 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 | 80% | 57% | 74% |
| Easy to contact via website | 59% | 58% | 52% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 68% | 54% | 60% |
| Reception staff helpful | 97% | 85% | 90% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 33% | 31% | 36% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 64% | 42% | 54% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 87% | 84% | 95% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 93% |
| Good experience of contacting | 87% | 73% | 86% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 78% | 57% | 67% |
| Waiting time was about right | 70% | 69% | 90% |
| Remote appointment | 30% | 26% | 35% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 90% | 87% | 89% |
| Treated with care and concern | 87% | 86% | 84% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 78% | 75% | 72% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 100% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% | 94% |
| Involved in decisions | 96% | 92% | 95% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% | 92% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 89% | 77% | 88% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 89% | 79% | 91% |
| Supported by local services | 69% | 70% | 70% |
| Discussed managing condition | 45% | 43% | 53% |
| Agreed a care plan | 56% | 46% | 30% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
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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 | 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 14 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Court Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 2BB
- Phone
- 01926 428321
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Leamington PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- M84032 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Children’s play area
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Outstanding
overall, from the inspection published 1 November 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? | Outstanding |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Outstanding |
| Is it well-led? | Outstanding |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 10.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.8% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 14.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 9.2% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 12.6% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 69% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 82% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 71% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 86% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 86% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 61% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 92% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 75% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 85 | 80% | 89% | Yes |
| Spa Medical CentreLeamington Spa, CV31 1NE | 0.3 miles | 63 | 68% | 75% | Yes |
| Sherbourne Medical CentreLeamington Spa, CV32 4RA | 0.7 miles | 74 | 75% | 82% | Yes |
| Clarendon Lodge Medical CentreLeamington Spa, CV32 5SS | 0.8 miles | 79 | 63% | 88% | Yes |
| Croft Medical CentreLeamington Spa, CV31 1SA | 0.9 miles | 42 | 51% | 73% | Yes |
| Warwick Gates Fam.hth.ctrWarwick, CV34 6DZ | 1.1 miles | 42 | 63% | 73% | Yes |
| Avonside Health CentreWarwick, CV34 5GJ | 1.4 miles | 68 | 71% | 83% | Yes |
| Whitnash Medical CentreLeamington Spa, CV31 2LT | 1.4 miles | 47 | 53% | 74% | Yes |
| Valley Road Medical PracticeLeamington Spa, CV32 7SJ | 1.4 miles | 83 | 65% | 94% | Yes |
| Priory Medical CentreWarwick, CV34 4NA | 2.3 miles | 40 | 51% | 76% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Waterside Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Waterside Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01926 428321.
How do patients rate Waterside Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Waterside Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 80% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 85 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Waterside Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Waterside Medical Centre as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 1 November 2016).
What are the opening times of Waterside Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm 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 14 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Waterside Medical Centre?
Call 01926 428321. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Court Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 2BB.
How many patients are registered at Waterside Medical Centre?
Around 14,654 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Leamington PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Coventry and Warwickshire 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.