Rectory Meadow Surgery, Amersham: patient reviews and CQC rating
Rectory Meadow Surgery is a GP practice in Amersham with 10,692 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 86% of its patients described their overall experience as good, above the England figure of 77% (Thames Valley: 76%). The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, in a report published in February 2016. It has 4.1 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, or 2,621 patients per GP.
Latest data: September 2026. Patient survey 2026; registered patients September 2026; appointments to August 2026.
What patients say about Rectory Meadow Surgery
Its best result against England is the share who said the wait for their last appointment was about right: 94%, above the England figure of 69%. Its result closest to England is the share who said the healthcare professional was good at listening to them: 89%, against 87% across England. Of the 11 results in the table, 5 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error, and 6 within it.
On overall experience it is 1st of the 3 practices in Amersham with 50 or more responses. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England: 57%). The overall experience result is 3 points lower than in 2025 (89%). 137 patients answered the survey (response rate 39%).
| Survey question | Rectory Meadow Surgery | Thames Valley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 86% | 76% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 74% | 56% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 66% | 57% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 57% | 53% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 76% | 72% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 94% | 69% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 89% | 88% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 90% | 87% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 99% | 93% | 93% |
| Needs met | 94% | 90% | 90% |
In the Friends and Family Test for July 2026, 94% of 200 responses rated the practice good or very good (England: 92%).
CQC's overall rating for Rectory Meadow Surgery is Good, published in February 2016. All 5 key questions are rated Good. It held the same rating in the report before (June 2015).
| Key question | Rating |
|---|---|
| Safe | Good |
| Well-led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
10,692 patients were registered at Rectory Meadow Surgery in September 2026, up 0.6% on a year earlier (England: down 1.1%).
25% of its patients are aged 65 or over, against 19% across England. With 4.1 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, there are 2,621 patients per GP, more than the England figure of 2,171 and Thames Valley's 2,121. The practice also has 3.4 nurses and 1.9 other clinical staff such as pharmacists and physiotherapists (full-time equivalent).
| Year | Qualified GPs (FTE) | All GPs incl. trainees (FTE) |
|---|---|---|
| August 2023 | 4.9 | 8.1 |
| August 2024 | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| August 2025 | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| August 2026 | 4.1 | 5.9 |
From June 2026 to August 2026 the practice recorded 3,588 appointments a month, or 336 per 1,000 registered patients (England: 510). 65% were face to face (England: 63%). 52% took place on the day they were booked and 5% more than 28 days after booking (England: 45% and 5%).
50% were with a GP rather than another member of the practice team. 4% of booked patients did not attend.
| Measure | Rectory Meadow Surgery | Thames Valley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 336 | 451 | 510 |
| Face to face | 65% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 52% | 45% | 45% |
| More than 28 days after booking | 5% | 4% | 5% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Compared with England, the practice has a higher share of patients on its registers for cancer (5.9% against 3.8%) and atrial fibrillation (3.1% against 2.2%). It has a lower share for COPD (0.8% against 1.9%), osteoporosis (0.5% against 1.2%) and chronic kidney disease (2.2% against 4.6%). The practice's patients live in areas with an average deprivation score of 6.7 (England: 21.8; higher is more deprived).
Life expectancy for its patients' neighbourhoods is 86.7 years for women and 83.6 for men (England: 83.0 and 79.1).
| Condition register | Age group | Practice (2024/25) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.6% | 15.2% |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 9.6% | 14.3% |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| COPD | All ages | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Screening coverage | Period | Practice | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel cancer screening (aged 60 to 74) | 2024/25 | 78.6% | 72.9% |
| Breast cancer screening (women aged 53 to 70) | 2024/25 | 80.5% | 72.2% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 25 to 49) | 2023/24 | 75.9% | 67.5% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 50 to 64) | 2023/24 | 78.1% | 74.9% |
Rectory Meadow Surgery, School Lane, Amersham, HP7 0HG. Phone: 01494 727711. Website: www.rectorymeadowsurgery.co.uk.
| Nearby practice | Distance | Overall experience good |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Gabe & Partners | 1.1 km | 78% |
| Dr Bajwa and Partners | 3.5 km | 77% |
| Water Meadow Surgery | 3.7 km | 79% |
| The New Surgery | 5.0 km | 90% |
| Gladstone Surgery | 5.0 km | 67% |
- Dr Gabe & Partners (78% overall experience good)
- John Hampden Surgery (73% overall experience good)
- The Practice Prospect House (81% overall experience good)
How do patients rate Rectory Meadow Surgery?
In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients described their overall experience of Rectory Meadow Surgery as good, above the England figure of 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone.
How many patients are registered at Rectory Meadow Surgery?
10,692 patients were registered in September 2026, up 0.6% on a year earlier.
What is Rectory Meadow Surgery's CQC rating?
Good overall, published in February 2016.
How many GPs does Rectory Meadow Surgery have?
4.1 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs (6 qualified GPs by headcount), which is 2,621 patients per GP against 2,171 across England.
Are appointments at Rectory Meadow Surgery face to face?
65% of appointments from June 2026 to August 2026 were face to face, against 63% across England.
What is Rectory Meadow Surgery's phone number?
01494 727711.