GP practices in the West Oxfordshire council area: access and ratings
There are 11 GP practices in the West Oxfordshire council area, with 122,802 registered patients between them (September 2026). 121,944 people living in West Oxfordshire were registered with a GP in July 2026, 97% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in West Oxfordshire have 1,944 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 11 practices in West Oxfordshire with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 68% at Dr Matthews & Partner to 98% at Wychwood Surgery, with a median of 80% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Wychwood Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (98%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wychwood Surgery | 5,794 | 6,197 | 98% | 98% | – | 2,152 |
| Burford Surgery | 7,514 | 8,090 | 89% | 89% | Good | 1,779 |
| Woodstock Surgery | 8,317 | 9,755 | 86% | 74% | Good | 2,212 |
| Cogges Surgery | 8,488 | 8,522 | 82% | 80% | Good | 1,582 |
| Windrush Medical Practice, Windrush Health Centre | 21,208 | 21,274 | 81% | 42% | Outstanding | 1,651 |
| Eynsham Medical Group | 15,381 | 16,186 | 80% | 43% | Good | 1,715 |
| The Broadshires Health Centre | 12,367 | 12,473 | 78% | 39% | Good | 2,766 |
| Chipping Norton Health Centre | 13,544 | 15,086 | 77% | 54% | Good | 2,288 |
| The Charlbury Medical Centre | 4,976 | 4,996 | 74% | 69% | Good | 2,313 |
| The Nuffield Practice | 11,362 | 11,348 | 70% | 48% | Good | 1,648 |
| Dr Matthews & Partner | 8,792 | 8,875 | 68% | 37% | Good | 2,550 |
There are 1,944 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in West Oxfordshire, fewer than England's 2,171 and Thames Valley's 2,121. Practices recorded 551 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 64% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | West Oxfordshire | Thames Valley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,944 | 2,121 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 551 | 451 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 64% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 18% | 19% |
97% of West Oxfordshire's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most West Oxfordshire residents are Deddington Health Centre (1,359), Upper Thames Medical - The Park Surgery and Lechlade Medical (568) and The Key Medical Practice (501).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of West Oxfordshire registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Deddington Health Centre | 1,359 | Banbury |
| Upper Thames Medical - The Park Surgery and Lechlade Medical | 568 | Cirencester |
| The Key Medical Practice | 501 | Kidlington |
| Mann Cottage Surgery | 189 | Moreton in Marsh |
| Islip Surgery | 178 | Kidlington |
| Stow Surgery | 126 | Gloucestershire |
| Summertown Health Centre | 121 | Oxford |
| White Horse Medical Practice | 108 | Faringdon |
| Bloxham Surgery | 90 | Banbury |
| The White House Surgery | 79 | Moreton In Marsh |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in West Oxfordshire is osteoporosis (2.8% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | West Oxfordshire (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.7% | 15.2% | 21,925 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.3% | 14.3% | 15,309 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.1% | 6.6% | 8,306 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.4% | 7.9% | 6,536 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.6% | 3.8% | 6,890 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.7% | 4.6% | 4,658 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3,763 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.9% | 3.0% | 3,550 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1,512 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2,582 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1,858 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1,725 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,335 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 889 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,063 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 819 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 654 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 628 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 495 |
- Bracknell Forest (2,623 patients per GP)
- Buckinghamshire (2,053 patients per GP)
- Cherwell (2,037 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)
- Windsor and Maidenhead (2,039 patients per GP)
- Wokingham (2,592 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in West Oxfordshire?
11 practices are located in the West Oxfordshire council area, with 122,802 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are West Oxfordshire residents registered with a GP?
97% of the 121,944 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Deddington Health Centre (1,359).
How many patients are there per GP in West Oxfordshire?
1,944 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in West Oxfordshire, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in West Oxfordshire?
44% of appointments at practices in West Oxfordshire took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.