GP surgery in Corby
Woodsend Medical Centre
School Place, Corby, NN18 0QP
Scores 46 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 47% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. 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 45
- Easy to get through on the phone23
- Easy to contact online51
- Good experience of getting in touch37
- Did not wait too long for the appointment75
Quality of care 47
- Patients rate the surgery as good41
- Patients got what they needed55
- Doctors and nurses listen40
- Patients trust the staff35
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done46
- Meets NHS clinical targets93
- Children vaccinated on time66
What patients say
97 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
47%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
77%
say their experience is good
about the England average (77%)
-4
change since last year
2025: 81% · 2026: 77%
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 | 47% | 57% | 40% |
| Easy to contact via website | 59% | 58% | 38% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 43% | 54% | 46% |
| Reception staff helpful | 83% | 85% | 88% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 28% | 31% | 19% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 9% | 42% | 36% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 90% | 84% | 76% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 91% |
| Good experience of contacting | 71% | 73% | 68% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 64% | 57% | 58% |
| Waiting time was about right | 80% | 69% | 78% |
| Remote appointment | 9% | 26% | 20% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 86% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 88% | 86% | 85% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 69% | 75% | 74% |
| Had all the information needed | 92% | 92% | 95% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 95% | 92% | 94% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% | 91% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 77% | 77% | 81% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 66% | 79% | 77% |
| Supported by local services | 57% | 70% | 78% |
| Discussed managing condition | 36% | 43% | 55% |
| Agreed a care plan | 45% | 46% | 52% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 97 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.
Tell us about this surgery
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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 | 9:30am to 1:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am to 1:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am to 1:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 1pm |
| Friday | 9:30am to 1:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 10 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- School Place, Corby, NN18 0QP
- Phone
- 01536 212412
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Red Kite Healthcare PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- K83059 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Brookside Medical Centre
- 1 Brookside, Bozeat, Wellingborough, NN29 7NJ
- Studfall Medical Centre
- 1 Studfall Court, Corby, NN17 1QP
- Weldon Branch Surgery
- 11a High Street, Weldon, Corby, NN17 3JJ
- Wollaston Surgery
- 163 London Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7QS
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Parent and child parking
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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? | Outstanding |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 15.2% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 16.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 18.5% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 19.4% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 74% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 72% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 67% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 73% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 60% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 68% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 59% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsend Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 46 | 47% | 77% | Yes |
| Aspiro HealthcareCorby, NN18 0QP | under 0.1 miles | – | – | – | No |
| Lakeside HealthcareCorby, NN17 1TR | 0.8 miles | 7 | 30% | 61% | Yes |
| Aspiro Healthcare Studfall Medical CentreCorby, NN17 1QP | 0.9 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Great Oakley Medical CentreCorby, NN18 8LU | 1.0 miles | 63 | 59% | 82% | Yes |
| Dryland Medical CentreKettering, NN16 8JZ | 5.7 miles | 46 | 78% | 81% | Yes |
| Rothwell Medical CentreKettering, NN14 6JQ | 5.7 miles | 66 | 67% | 77% | Yes |
| Weavers MedicalKettering, NN16 8DN | 5.8 miles | 62 | 62% | 85% | Yes |
| Eskdaill MedicalKettering, NN16 8DN | 5.8 miles | 61 | 69% | 86% | Yes |
| Linden Medical GroupKettering, NN15 7NX | 6.0 miles | 40 | 36% | 83% | Yes |
Great Oakley Medical Centre is 1.0 miles away, scores 63 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Woodsend Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Woodsend Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01536 212412.
How do patients rate Woodsend Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at Woodsend Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 47% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 46 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Woodsend Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Woodsend Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 September 2022).
What are the opening times of Woodsend Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 9:30am to 1:30pm, Tuesday 9:30am to 1:30pm, Wednesday 9:30am to 1:30pm, Thursday 9am to 1pm, Friday 9:30am to 1:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 10 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Woodsend Medical Centre?
Call 01536 212412. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is School Place, Corby, NN18 0QP.
Does Woodsend Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Woodsend Medical Centre also runs Brookside Medical Centre (1 Brookside, Bozeat, Wellingborough, NN29 7NJ) and Studfall Medical Centre (1 Studfall Court, Corby, NN17 1QP) and Weldon Branch Surgery (11a High Street, Weldon, Corby, NN17 3JJ) and Wollaston Surgery (163 London Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7QS). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Woodsend Medical Centre?
Around 22,270 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Red Kite Healthcare PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Northamptonshire 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.