GP surgery in Cheltenham
Weston House Practice
St. Pauls Medical Centre, 121 Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4DP
Scores 71 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 69% 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 58
- Easy to get through on the phone64
- Easy to contact online65
- Good experience of getting in touch68
- Did not wait too long for the appointment35
Quality of care 85
- Patients rate the surgery as good74
- Patients got what they needed94
- Doctors and nurses listen100
- Patients trust the staff88
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done18
- Meets NHS clinical targets84
- Children vaccinated on time76
What patients say
119 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
69%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
86%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+12
change since last year
2025: 74% · 2026: 86%
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 | 69% | 57% | 46% |
| Easy to contact via website | 64% | 58% | 34% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 74% | 54% | 35% |
| Reception staff helpful | 89% | 85% | 78% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 22% | 31% | 23% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 37% | 42% | 30% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 90% | 84% | 78% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 94% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 81% | 73% | 66% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 70% | 57% | 57% |
| Waiting time was about right | 66% | 69% | 55% |
| Remote appointment | 24% | 26% | 22% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 100% | 87% | 90% |
| Treated with care and concern | 97% | 86% | 85% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 83% | 75% | 78% |
| Had all the information needed | 98% | 92% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 98% | 93% | 92% |
| Involved in decisions | 98% | 92% | 92% |
| Needs were met | 98% | 90% | 90% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 86% | 77% | 74% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 82% | 79% | 70% |
| Supported by local services | 87% | 70% | 76% |
| Discussed managing condition | 49% | 43% | 34% |
| Agreed a care plan | 29% | 46% | 35% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 119 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 | 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 15 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- St. Pauls Medical Centre, 121 Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4DP
- Phone
- 01242 215000
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- St Paul's PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- L84033 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- The Up Hatherley Surgery
- Glebe Farm Court, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham, GL51 3EB
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Lift
- Sign language interpreter available in-person
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Toilets
- Wheelchair 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 August 2016
This rating is 10 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 | 16.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.5% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 13.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 77% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 84% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 65% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 67% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 56% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 72% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 43% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston House Practicethis surgery | – | 71 | 69% | 86% | Yes |
| St. George's SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 4DP | under 0.1 miles | 88 | 84% | 93% | Yes |
| The Royal Well SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 4DP | under 0.1 miles | 54 | 82% | 83% | Yes |
| St. Catherine's SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 4DP | under 0.1 miles | 51 | 53% | 83% | Yes |
| Yorkleigh Surgery(Ct)Cheltenham, GL50 3ED | 0.5 miles | 38 | 53% | 78% | Yes |
| Underwood SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 3EQ | 0.5 miles | 91 | 88% | 94% | Yes |
| Overton Park SurgeryCheltenham, GL50 3BP | 0.5 miles | 69 | 66% | 86% | Yes |
| Berkeley Place SurgeryCheltenham, GL52 3EY | 1.1 miles | 85 | 73% | 91% | Yes |
| Royal Crescent SurgeryCheltenham, GL52 3EY | 1.1 miles | 40 | 56% | 78% | Yes |
| West Cheltenham MedicalCheltenham, GL51 7SU | 1.5 miles | 76 | 86% | 87% | Yes |
St. George's Surgery is under 0.1 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Weston House Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Weston House Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01242 215000.
How do patients rate Weston House Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Weston House Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 69% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 71 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Weston House Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Weston House Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 August 2016).
What are the opening times of Weston House Practice?
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 15 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Weston House Practice?
Call 01242 215000. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is St. Pauls Medical Centre, 121 Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4DP.
Does Weston House Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Weston House Practice also runs The Up Hatherley Surgery (Glebe Farm Court, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham, GL51 3EB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Weston House Practice?
Around 19,195 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of St Paul's PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Gloucestershire 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.