GP surgery in East Devon

Woodbury Surgery

Fulford Way, Woodbury, Exeter, EX5 1NZ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding5,301 patients

Scores 100 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 94% of patients say their experience is good and 95% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 100% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 7 in East Devon Based on 106 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 99

  • Easy to get through on the phone98
  • Easy to contact online100
  • Good experience of getting in touch95
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment99

Quality of care 100

  • Patients rate the surgery as good94
  • Patients got what they needed91
  • Doctors and nurses listen85
  • Patients trust the staff78
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done96
  • Meets NHS clinical targets88
  • Children vaccinated on time86

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

95%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

94%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 97% · 2026: 94%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone51%
Had their call answered straight away41%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day44%
Waited more than a week10%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 95% 57% 89%
Easy to contact via website 94% 58% 87%
Easy to contact via NHS App 88% 54% 80%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 74% 42% 68%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 97%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 94%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 89% 57% 81%
Waiting time was about right 95% 69% 91%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 87% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 96%
Needs were met 97% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 94% 77% 97%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 94% 79% 91%
Supported by local services 89% 70% 84%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 41%

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.

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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 1 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Fulford Way, Woodbury, Exeter, EX5 1NZ
Phone
01395 232509
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.woodburysurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Web PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L83116 · 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
  • 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 29 December 2016

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,301registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.3%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.5%3.0%
Depression13.6%14.3%
Obesity15.0%13.9%
Smoking7.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4983%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6486%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%

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Common questions

Is Woodbury Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Woodbury Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01395 232509.

How do patients rate Woodbury Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 94% of patients at Woodbury Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 95% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 100 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Woodbury Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Woodbury Surgery as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 29 December 2016).

What are the opening times of Woodbury 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 1 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Woodbury Surgery?

Call 01395 232509 or visit its website, www.woodburysurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Fulford Way, Woodbury, Exeter, EX5 1NZ.

How many patients are registered at Woodbury Surgery?

Around 5,301 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Web PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Devon 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.