GP surgeries in Cirencester: ratings and patient reviews
There are 4 GP practices in Cirencester, with 52,916 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Rendcomb Surgery (94%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,065 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 4 practices in Cirencester with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 76% at Upper Thames Medical - The Park Surgery and Lechlade Medical to 94% at Rendcomb Surgery, with a median of 79% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Rendcomb Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (92%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendcomb Surgery | 5,049 | 94% | 92% | Good | 1,605 |
| Phoenix Cirencester | 24,555 | 80% | 54% | Good | 2,557 |
| Cirencester Health Group | 12,559 | 79% | 54% | Good | 1,966 |
| Upper Thames Medical - The Park Surgery and Lechlade Medical | 10,753 | 76% | 53% | Good | 1,657 |
There are 2,065 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Cirencester, close to England's 2,171 and Gloucestershire's 1,949. Practices recorded 506 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 61% of them face to face. 37% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
27% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Cirencester | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,065 | 1,949 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 506 | 574 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 61% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 37% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 27% | 23% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Cirencester is atrial fibrillation (3.3% against 2.2%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.7% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | Cirencester (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.3% | 15.2% | 8,741 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.6% | 14.3% | 5,594 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.5% | 6.6% | 3,823 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.2% | 7.9% | 3,231 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.4% | 4.6% | 2,833 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.2% | 3.8% | 2,786 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1,765 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.2% | 3.0% | 1,732 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1,194 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 888 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.4% | 1.2% | 353 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 575 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 524 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 352 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 358 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 372 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 358 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 267 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 218 |
How many GP practices are there in Cirencester?
4, with 52,916 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Cirencester do patients rate highest?
Rendcomb Surgery: 94% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients are there per GP in Cirencester?
2,065 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Cirencester are face to face?
61% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.