GP practices in the Rotherham council area: access and ratings
There are 28 GP practices in the Rotherham council area, with 276,018 registered patients between them (September 2026). 288,012 people living in Rotherham were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Rotherham have 2,250 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 28 practices in Rotherham with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 60% at Clifton Medical Centre to 89% at Blyth Road Medical Centre, with a median of 79% (England: 77%). 9 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Braithwell Road Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (84%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Road Medical Centre | 6,239 | 6,431 | 89% | 65% | Good | 1,531 |
| Parkgate Medical Centre | 6,447 | 6,552 | 88% | 78% | Good | 2,070 |
| The Village Surgery | 8,582 | 8,612 | 88% | 79% | Good | 1,413 |
| Treeton Medical Centre | 9,645 | 9,713 | 88% | 70% | Good | 4,420 |
| Crown Street Surgery | 7,211 | 9,411 | 87% | 64% | Requires improvement | 5,115 |
| High Street Surgery | 7,683 | 7,674 | 86% | 60% | Good | 1,644 |
| Braithwell Road Surgery | 3,800 | 3,880 | 86% | 84% | Good | 3,104 |
| York Road Surgery | 4,571 | 4,632 | 85% | 78% | Good | 3,696 |
| Swallownest Health Centre | 16,008 | 16,018 | 85% | 64% | Requires improvement | 2,079 |
| St Ann's Medical Centre | 18,737 | 18,743 | 84% | 75% | Good | 1,800 |
| The Gate Surgery | 9,976 | 10,090 | 83% | 80% | Outstanding | 2,601 |
| Magna Group Practice | 14,891 | 15,095 | 83% | 67% | Good | 2,349 |
| Kiveton Park Medical Practice | 11,983 | 12,063 | 80% | 60% | Good | 2,168 |
| Woodstock Bower Surgery | 10,990 | 11,218 | 79% | 36% | Good | 5,258 |
| Manor Field Surgery | 7,050 | 7,167 | 79% | 52% | Good | 1,913 |
| Dr Polkinghorn and Partners | 12,202 | 12,565 | 79% | 54% | Good | 2,459 |
| Wickersley Medical Practice | 6,753 | 6,736 | 79% | 45% | Good | 3,007 |
| Stag Medical Centre | 11,630 | 11,594 | 78% | 36% | Good | 2,588 |
| Dr N R Ravi & Dr N Rajagopal | 5,065 | 5,067 | 78% | 68% | Good | 2,027 |
| Thorpe Hesley Surgery | 5,748 | 6,001 | 78% | 77% | – | 5,626 |
| Rawmarsh Health Centre, Rawmarsh Customer Services Centre | 4,319 | 4,387 | 77% | 55% | Good | 2,165 |
| Morthen Road Group Practice | 11,263 | 12,271 | 77% | 50% | Good | 2,755 |
| Brinsworth & Whiston Medical Centres | 9,785 | 10,748 | 74% | 46% | Good | 2,848 |
| Dr Patel and Partners | 15,681 | 15,784 | 73% | 36% | Good | 2,248 |
| Shakespeare Road PMS | 5,586 | 5,661 | 73% | 56% | Requires improvement | 1,522 |
| Greasbrough Medical Centre | 4,026 | 4,098 | 67% | 63% | Good | 2,561 |
| Dinnington Group Practice | 20,993 | 21,138 | 66% | 31% | Good | 1,667 |
| Clifton Medical Centre | 12,604 | 12,669 | 60% | 31% | Good | 1,692 |
There are 2,250 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Rotherham, close to England's 2,171 and South Yorkshire's 2,097. Practices recorded 605 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 73% of them face to face. 41% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Rotherham | South Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,250 | 2,097 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 605 | 560 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 73% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 41% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 19% | 19% |
94% of Rotherham's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Rotherham residents are Garland House Surgery (3,349), Handsworth Medical Practice (1,675) and The Grove Medical Practice (1,256).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Rotherham registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Garland House Surgery | 3,349 | Barnsley |
| Handsworth Medical Practice | 1,675 | Sheffield |
| The Grove Medical Practice | 1,256 | Barnsley |
| Doctors Coskery, Maher & Oliver | 1,146 | Sheffield |
| Chapelfield Medical Centre | 1,070 | Barnsley |
| The New Surgery | 945 | Mexborough |
| Mill Road Surgery | 880 | Sheffield |
| Mexborough Health Centre | 801 | Mexborough |
| Wombwell Medical Centre Practice | 686 | Barnsley |
| Askern Medical Practice | 674 | Doncaster |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Rotherham is copd (3.4% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.5% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Rotherham (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.2% | 14.3% | 39,802 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.6% | 15.2% | 48,556 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.1% | 7.9% | 20,318 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.0% | 6.6% | 20,632 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.9% | 3.8% | 10,820 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.8% | 4.6% | 8,348 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.8% | 3.0% | 10,416 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.4% | 1.9% | 9,521 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 7,092 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 6,488 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 3,226 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3,149 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2,354 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2,672 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,936 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2,030 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2,012 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,913 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.5% | 1.2% | 593 |
How many GP practices are there in Rotherham?
28 practices are located in the Rotherham council area, with 276,018 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Rotherham residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 288,012 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Garland House Surgery (3,349).
How many patients are there per GP in Rotherham?
2,250 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Rotherham, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Rotherham?
41% of appointments at practices in Rotherham took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.