GP surgery in Thornaby-on-Tees
Woodbridge Practice
The Health Centre, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0EE
Scores 23 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 46% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. 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 20
- Easy to get through on the phone22
- Easy to contact online5
- Good experience of getting in touch18
- Did not wait too long for the appointment43
Quality of care 31
- Patients rate the surgery as good25
- Patients got what they needed51
- Doctors and nurses listen14
- Patients trust the staff37
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done39
- Meets NHS clinical targets64
- Children vaccinated on time69
What patients say
122 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
46%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
71%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
+2
change since last year
2025: 70% · 2026: 71%
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 | 46% | 57% | 51% |
| Easy to contact via website | 31% | 58% | 45% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 39% | 54% | 40% |
| Reception staff helpful | 81% | 85% | 78% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 27% | 31% | 29% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 30% | 42% | 34% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 81% | 84% | 73% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 90% | 93% | 91% |
| Good experience of contacting | 63% | 73% | 60% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 42% | 57% | 44% |
| Waiting time was about right | 69% | 69% | 66% |
| Remote appointment | 21% | 26% | 18% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 80% | 87% | 81% |
| Treated with care and concern | 85% | 86% | 80% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 62% | 75% | 63% |
| Had all the information needed | 93% | 92% | 88% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% | 84% |
| Involved in decisions | 89% | 92% | 85% |
| Needs were met | 91% | 90% | 85% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 71% | 77% | 69% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 78% | 79% | 85% |
| Supported by local services | 65% | 70% | 66% |
| Discussed managing condition | 54% | 43% | 27% |
| Agreed a care plan | 35% | 46% | 67% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 122 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 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- The Health Centre, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0EE
- Phone
- 01642 762636
- [email protected]
- Website
- woodbridgepractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Stockton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- A81017 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Ingleby Barwick
- 30 Myton Road, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0WG
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 9 December 2019
This rating is 6 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 | 15.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.4% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 16.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 10.9% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 73% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 74% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 69% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 86% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 75% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 56% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 79% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 60% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Practicethis surgery | – | 23 | 46% | 71% | Yes |
| Thornaby & Barwick Medical GroupStockton-on-Tees, TS17 0EE | under 0.1 miles | 50 | 56% | 79% | Yes |
| Elm Tree SurgeryStockton-on-Tees, TS17 6PG | 1.2 miles | 94 | 95% | 91% | Yes |
| Acklam Medical CentreMiddlesbrough, TS5 8SB | 1.2 miles | 27 | 45% | 72% | Yes |
| Cambridge Medical GroupMiddlesbrough, TS5 5NN | 1.9 miles | 34 | 49% | 77% | Yes |
| The Densham SurgeryStockton-on-Tees, TS18 1HU | 1.9 miles | 53 | 59% | 85% | Yes |
| The Dovecot SurgeryStockton-on-Tees, TS18 1HU | 1.9 miles | 14 | 52% | 70% | Yes |
| Woodlands Family Medical CentreStockton-on-Tees, TS18 1YE | 2.0 miles | 54 | 52% | 75% | Yes |
| Tennant Street Medical PracticeStockton-on-Tees, TS18 2AT | 2.3 miles | 72 | 50% | 89% | Yes |
| Queens Park Medical CentreStockton on Tees, TS18 2AW | 2.3 miles | 47 | 48% | 86% | Yes |
Thornaby & Barwick Medical Group is under 0.1 miles away, scores 50 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Woodbridge Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Woodbridge Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01642 762636.
How do patients rate Woodbridge Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Woodbridge Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 23 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Woodbridge Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Woodbridge Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 December 2019).
What are the opening times of Woodbridge Practice?
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 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Woodbridge Practice?
Call 01642 762636 or visit its website, woodbridgepractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Health Centre, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0EE.
Does Woodbridge Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Woodbridge Practice also runs Ingleby Barwick (30 Myton Road, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0WG). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Woodbridge Practice?
Around 18,356 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stockton PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East and North Cumbria 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.