GP surgery in Banbury

Woodlands Surgery

4 Burchester Place, Banbury, OX16 3WT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,697 patients

Scores 44 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 77% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 44% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 4 in Banbury Based on 118 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 49

  • Easy to get through on the phone78
  • Easy to contact online24
  • Good experience of getting in touch54
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment23

Quality of care 39

  • Patients rate the surgery as good52
  • Patients got what they needed22
  • Doctors and nurses listen48
  • Patients trust the staff60
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done7
  • Meets NHS clinical targets60
  • Children vaccinated on time47

What patients say

118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

77%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week46%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 77% 57% 77%
Easy to contact via website 46% 58% 61%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 62% 42% 57%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 90%
Needs were met 86% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 33%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 118 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
4 Burchester Place, Banbury, OX16 3WT
Phone
01295 368022
Website
www.woodlandssurgery-banbury.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Banbury Alliance PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K84062 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 August 2017

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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

9,697registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
82.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.6%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression19.4%14.3%
Obesity18.2%13.9%
Smoking15.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review49%66%

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Cropredy Surgery is 3.4 miles away, scores 98 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Woodlands Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Woodlands Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01295 368022.

How do patients rate Woodlands Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Woodlands Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 77% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 44 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Woodlands Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Woodlands Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 August 2017).

What are the opening times of Woodlands Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, 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 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Woodlands Surgery?

Call 01295 368022 or visit its website, www.woodlandssurgery-banbury.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 4 Burchester Place, Banbury, OX16 3WT.

How many patients are registered at Woodlands Surgery?

Around 9,697 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Banbury Alliance PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.