GP surgery in Northampton
Wootton Medical Centre
36-38 High Street, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 6LW
Scores 19 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 49% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). 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 24
- Easy to get through on the phone26
- Easy to contact online75
- Good experience of getting in touch31
- Did not wait too long for the appointment13
Quality of care 17
- Patients rate the surgery as good25
- Patients got what they needed14
- Doctors and nurses listen21
- Patients trust the staff14
- Inspection rating (Not rated)–
- Health checks and screening done70
- Meets NHS clinical targets53
- Children vaccinated on time45
What patients say
100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
49%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
71%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
+13
change since last year
2025: 59% · 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 | 49% | 57% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via website | 69% | 58% | 48% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 49% | 54% | 38% |
| Reception staff helpful | 73% | 85% | 73% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 18% | 31% | 26% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 57% | 42% | 32% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 89% | 84% | 88% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 92% | 93% | 84% |
| Good experience of contacting | 69% | 73% | 55% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 53% | 57% | 43% |
| Waiting time was about right | 55% | 69% | 52% |
| Remote appointment | 32% | 26% | 33% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 82% | 87% | 70% |
| Treated with care and concern | 83% | 86% | 72% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 71% | 75% | 58% |
| Had all the information needed | 91% | 92% | 85% |
| Confidence and trust | 88% | 93% | 81% |
| Involved in decisions | 85% | 92% | 83% |
| Needs were met | 85% | 90% | 87% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 71% | 77% | 59% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 68% | 79% | 74% |
| Supported by local services | 61% | 70% | 54% |
| Discussed managing condition | 37% | 43% | 29% |
| Agreed a care plan | 38% | 46% | 34% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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
10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.
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 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 26 September 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 36-38 High Street, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 6LW
- Phone
- 01604 709922
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.woottonmedicalcentre.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- M-Web PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- K83055 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
- Translation services
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 15.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.4% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 8.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 72% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 81% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 66% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 76% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 58% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 80% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 75% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 19 | 49% | 71% | Yes |
| Danes Camp Medical CentreNorthampton, NN4 0NY | 0.8 miles | 66 | 60% | 84% | Yes |
| Penvale Park Medical CentreNorthampton, NN4 0GP | 1.0 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Eleanor Cross HealthcareNorthampton, NN4 8QF | 1.4 miles | 6 | 31% | 58% | Yes |
| Maple Access Partnership LlpNorthampton, NN1 1LG | 2.4 miles | 6 | 53% | 67% | Yes |
| The Mounts Medical CentreNorthampton, NN1 3DS | 2.8 miles | 1 | 32% | 63% | Yes |
| Abington Park SurgeryNorthampton, NN1 5LT | 2.9 miles | 67 | 55% | 86% | Yes |
| King Edward Road SurgeryNorthampton, NN1 5LY | 2.9 miles | 23 | 43% | 74% | Yes |
| The Parks Medical PracticeNorthampton, NN7 2NN | 3.0 miles | 17 | 59% | 66% | Yes |
| Leicester Tce Healthcare CentreNorthampton, NN2 6AL | 3.1 miles | 65 | 54% | 84% | Yes |
Danes Camp Medical Centre is 0.8 miles away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Wootton Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wootton Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01604 709922.
How do patients rate Wootton Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Wootton Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 49% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 19 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What are the opening times of Wootton Medical Centre?
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 26 September 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Wootton Medical Centre?
Call 01604 709922 or visit its website, www.woottonmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 36-38 High Street, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 6LW.
How many patients are registered at Wootton Medical Centre?
Around 7,899 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of M-Web 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.