GP practices in the Cherwell council area: access and ratings
There are 14 GP practices in the Cherwell council area, with 185,877 registered patients between them (September 2026). 181,291 people living in Cherwell were registered with a GP in July 2026, 95% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Cherwell have 2,037 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 14 practices in Cherwell with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 61% at The Key Medical Practice to 98% at Cropredy Surgery, with a median of 83% (England: 77%). 6 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Sibford Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (99%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cropredy Surgery | 3,009 | 5,193 | 98% | 95% | Good | 1,338 |
| Sibford Surgery | 2,325 | 3,171 | 96% | 99% | Good | 2,015 |
| Islip Surgery | 6,024 | 7,001 | 92% | 84% | Good | 1,410 |
| Bloxham Surgery | 7,860 | 8,018 | 89% | 83% | Good | 2,032 |
| Bicester Health Centre | 19,819 | 20,246 | 87% | 73% | Good | 2,188 |
| Deddington Health Centre | 9,680 | 12,129 | 86% | 46% | Good | 1,639 |
| Alchester Medical Group | 20,898 | 21,384 | 84% | 67% | Good | 2,304 |
| Hightown Surgery | 11,655 | 12,471 | 82% | 57% | Good | 1,987 |
| Gosford Hill Medical Centre | 7,261 | 7,421 | 82% | 64% | Good | 1,960 |
| Woodlands Surgery | 9,347 | 10,125 | 80% | 77% | Good | 2,298 |
| Montgomery-House Surgery | 15,609 | 15,970 | 71% | 37% | Good | 2,147 |
| Banbury Cross Health Centre | 38,945 | 41,405 | 68% | 50% | Good | 2,133 |
| Dr Wignell and Partners | 8,722 | 9,080 | 66% | 56% | Good | 2,485 |
| The Key Medical Practice | 11,664 | 12,263 | 61% | 29% | Good | 2,053 |
There are 2,037 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Cherwell, close to England's 2,171 and Thames Valley's 2,121. Practices recorded 430 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 64% of them face to face. 41% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
19% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Cherwell | Thames Valley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,037 | 2,121 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 430 | 451 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 64% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 41% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 19% | 18% | 19% |
95% of Cherwell's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Cherwell residents are Fenny Compton Surgery (1,694), Woodstock Surgery (1,377) and Summertown Health Centre (822).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Cherwell registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fenny Compton Surgery | 1,694 | Southam |
| Woodstock Surgery | 1,377 | Oxford |
| Summertown Health Centre | 822 | Oxford |
| Brackley Medical Centre | 490 | Brackley |
| Chipping Norton Health Centre | 485 | Chipping Norton |
| The Swan Practice | 400 | Buckingham |
| Banbury Road Medical Centre | 372 | Oxford |
| Springfield Surgery | 277 | Brackley |
| Bury Knowle Health Centre | 228 | Oxford |
| Vale of the Red Horse Health Care Centres | 216 | Warwick |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Cherwell is osteoporosis (1.8% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Cherwell (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.3% | 14.3% | 22,731 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.3% | 15.2% | 26,694 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.5% | 7.9% | 9,891 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.4% | 6.6% | 11,262 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.5% | 3.8% | 8,449 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.4% | 4.6% | 5,055 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 4,779 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4,339 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3,491 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1,236 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2,762 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1,923 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1,551 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,498 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,212 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,161 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 912 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 894 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 664 |
- Bracknell Forest (2,623 patients per GP)
- Buckinghamshire (2,053 patients per GP)
- Oxford (1,962 patients per GP)
- Reading (2,419 patients per GP)
- Runnymede (2,102 patients per GP)
- Slough (2,637 patients per GP)
- South Oxfordshire (1,849 patients per GP)
- Vale of White Horse (2,017 patients per GP)
- West Berkshire (1,769 patients per GP)
- West Oxfordshire (1,944 patients per GP)
- Windsor and Maidenhead (2,039 patients per GP)
- Wokingham (2,592 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Cherwell?
14 practices are located in the Cherwell council area, with 185,877 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Cherwell residents registered with a GP?
95% of the 181,291 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Fenny Compton Surgery (1,694).
How many patients are there per GP in Cherwell?
2,037 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Cherwell, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Cherwell?
41% of appointments at practices in Cherwell took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.