GP surgery in Orton

Willow Tree Surgery

Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5RQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,287 patients

Scores 4 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 46% of patients say their experience is good and 28% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 4% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Orton Based on 91 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 8

  • Easy to get through on the phone4
  • Easy to contact online7
  • Good experience of getting in touch4
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment34

Quality of care 2

  • Patients rate the surgery as good1
  • Patients got what they needed1
  • Doctors and nurses listen9
  • Patients trust the staff4
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done40
  • Meets NHS clinical targets6
  • Children vaccinated on time33

What patients say

91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

28%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

46%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-10

change since last year

2025: 56% · 2026: 46%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away75%

The appointment

Were seen the same day39%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face36%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)42%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 28% 57% 23%
Easy to contact via website 33% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 46% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 65% 85% 63%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 42% 42% 18%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 70% 84% 72%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 50% 73% 48%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 26% 57% 27%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 69%
Remote appointment 64% 26% 50%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 76%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 57%
Had all the information needed 83% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 83% 93% 84%
Involved in decisions 74% 92% 83%
Needs were met 75% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 46% 77% 56%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 55% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 64% 70% 55%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 33% 46% 45%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 91 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 28 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5RQ
Phone
01733 371452
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Peterborough Partnerships PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D81629 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Parent and baby room
  • Parent and child parking spaces
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 20 March 2026

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,287registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.2%15.2%
Diabetes7.5%7.9%
Asthma5.6%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression12.4%14.3%
Obesity11.9%13.9%
Smoking18.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4982%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)80%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check50%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

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Willow Tree Surgerythis surgery428%46%Yes
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Hampton Medical Centre is 1.7 miles away, scores 26 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Willow Tree Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Willow Tree Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01733 371452.

How do patients rate Willow Tree Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 46% of patients at Willow Tree Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 28% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 4 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Willow Tree Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Willow Tree Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 March 2026).

What are the opening times of Willow Tree Surgery?

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 28 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Willow Tree Surgery?

Call 01733 371452. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5RQ.

How many patients are registered at Willow Tree Surgery?

Around 6,287 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Peterborough Partnerships PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.