GP surgery in South Derbyshire

Woodville Surgery

The Surgery, 71 Burton Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7JE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,878 patients

Scores 11 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 63% of patients say their experience is good and 36% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 11% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in South Derbyshire Based on 86 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 5

  • Easy to get through on the phone10
  • Easy to contact online5
  • Good experience of getting in touch3
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment16

Quality of care 26

  • Patients rate the surgery as good9
  • Patients got what they needed37
  • Doctors and nurses listen33
  • Patients trust the staff67
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done51
  • Meets NHS clinical targets25
  • Children vaccinated on time68

What patients say

86 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

36%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

62%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 65% · 2026: 63%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone64%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer21%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day31%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)50%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 36% 57% 38%
Easy to contact via website 30% 58% 51%
Easy to contact via NHS App 45% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 75%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 11% 42% 39%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 49% 73% 57%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 34% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 75%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 82%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 92%
Needs were met 89% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 62% 77% 65%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 35%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 86 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 6 February 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Surgery, 71 Burton Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7JE
Phone
01283 217036
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Swadlincote PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81060 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 18 March 2019

This rating is 7 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

10,878registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.6%15.2%
Diabetes9.1%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression17.1%14.3%
Obesity13.3%13.9%
Smoking15.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Woodville Surgerythis surgery1136%63%Yes
Heartwood Medical PracticeSwadlincote, DE11 0AE1.0 miles645%65%Yes
Swadlincote SurgerySwadlincote, DE11 0PP1.1 miles2146%68%Yes
Gresleydale Healthcare CentreSwadlincote, DE11 9JT1.8 miles2544%74%Yes
Newhall SurgerySwadlincote, DE11 0HU1.8 miles2241%72%Yes
Castle Medical GroupAshby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 2LP2.0 miles3843%76%Yes
WinshillBurton on Trent, DE15 0EP3.4 miles6978%82%Yes
Stapenhill Medical CentreBurton on Trent, DE15 9QD3.8 miles6068%81%Yes
Bridge SurgeryBurton-on-Trent, DE15 9AW3.9 miles6660%85%Yes
Peel CroftBurton-on-Trent, DE14 3RH4.5 miles8692%85%Yes

Gresleydale Healthcare Centre is 1.8 miles away, scores 25 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Woodville Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Woodville Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01283 217036.

How do patients rate Woodville Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 63% of patients at Woodville Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 36% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 11 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Woodville Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Woodville Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 March 2019).

What are the opening times of Woodville 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 6 February 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Woodville Surgery?

Call 01283 217036. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Surgery, 71 Burton Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7JE.

How many patients are registered at Woodville Surgery?

Around 10,878 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Swadlincote PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Derby and Derbyshire 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.