GP surgery in Staffordshire Moorlands

Werrington Village Surgery

Ash Bank Road, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 0JS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,956 patients

Scores 84 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 58% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 84% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 5 in Staffordshire Moorlands Based on 101 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 79

  • Easy to get through on the phone42
  • Easy to contact online95
  • Good experience of getting in touch74
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment97

Quality of care 86

  • Patients rate the surgery as good85
  • Patients got what they needed82
  • Doctors and nurses listen92
  • Patients trust the staff81
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done32
  • Meets NHS clinical targets50
  • Children vaccinated on time93

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

58%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+16

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone35%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day50%
Waited more than a week16%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 58% 57% 39%
Easy to contact via website 83% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 83% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 13% 31% 14%
Sees preferred clinician 12% 42% 16%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 65%
Waiting time was about right 93% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 95%
Needs were met 96% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 27% 46% 33%

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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 17 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Ash Bank Road, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 0JS
Phone
01782 304611
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Moorlands & Rural PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83011 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 3 March 2025

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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

7,956registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
83.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension22.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma8.8%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.5%3.0%
Depression21.0%14.3%
Obesity12.0%13.9%
Smoking9.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check65%78%
Asthma: annual review62%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Werrington Village Surgerythis surgery8458%90%Yes
Cambridge HouseStoke-on-Trent, ST2 0EU1.4 miles7487%89%Yes
Potteries Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST2 0JG1.6 miles9288%90%Yes
Birches Head Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST1 6RS2.5 miles6968%86%Yes
Adderley Green SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 1EQ2.6 miles6372%79%Yes
Millrise Medical PracticeStoke-on-Trent, ST2 7BW2.7 miles8365%94%Yes
The Moorcroft Medical CentreStoke on Trent, ST1 3NJ2.9 miles642%63%Yes
Meir Medical PracticeStoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AB3.0 miles5666%82%Yes
Dr Raju and PartnersStoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AB3.0 miles9892%98%Yes
Longton Hall SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 2NA3.0 miles9189%88%Yes

Dr Raju and Partners is 3.0 miles away, scores 98 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Werrington Village Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Werrington Village Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01782 304611.

How do patients rate Werrington Village Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Werrington Village Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 58% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 84 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Werrington Village Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Werrington Village Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 March 2025).

What are the opening times of Werrington Village Surgery?

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 17 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Werrington Village Surgery?

Call 01782 304611. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Ash Bank Road, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 0JS.

How many patients are registered at Werrington Village Surgery?

Around 7,956 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Moorlands & Rural PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 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.