Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton, Doncaster: patient reviews and CQC rating
Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton is a GP practice in Doncaster with 15,960 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 74% of its patients described their overall experience as good, against 77% across England (South Yorkshire: 77%). The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, in a report published in January 2024. It has 4.3 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, or 3,717 patients per GP.
Latest data: September 2026. Patient survey 2026; registered patients September 2026; appointments to August 2026.
What patients say about Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton
Its best result against England is the share who found it easy to contact the practice using the NHS App: 90%, above the England figure of 54%. Its weakest is the share who said their needs were met at their last appointment: 86%, against 90% across England. Of the 11 results in the table, 3 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error, and 8 within it.
On overall experience it is 19th of the 35 practices in Doncaster with 50 or more responses. 67% found it easy to get through by phone (England: 57%). The overall experience result is 17 points lower than in 2025 (91%). 83 patients answered the survey (response rate 21%).
| Survey question | Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton | South Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 74% | 77% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 67% | 54% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 91% | 55% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 90% | 56% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 86% | 85% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 86% | 72% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 76% | 70% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 86% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 86% | 86% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 89% | 93% | 93% |
| Needs met | 86% | 91% | 90% |
In the Friends and Family Test for July 2026, 94% of 388 responses rated the practice good or very good (England: 92%).
CQC's overall rating for Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton is Good, published in January 2024. All 5 key questions are rated Good. It held the same rating in the report before (March 2019).
| Key question | Rating |
|---|---|
| Safe | Good |
| Well-led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
15,960 patients were registered at Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton in September 2026, up 1.8% on a year earlier (England: down 1.1%).
16% of its patients are aged 65 or over, against 19% across England. With 4.3 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, there are 3,717 patients per GP, more than the England figure of 2,171 and South Yorkshire's 2,097. The practice also has 7.0 nurses and 3.8 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 | 4.2 | 6.9 |
| August 2025 | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| August 2026 | 4.3 | 8.9 |
From June 2026 to August 2026 the practice recorded 9,136 appointments a month, or 572 per 1,000 registered patients (England: 510). 67% were face to face (England: 63%). 54% took place on the day they were booked and 3% more than 28 days after booking (England: 45% and 5%).
27% were with a GP rather than another member of the practice team. 3% of booked patients did not attend.
| Measure | Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton | South Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 572 | 560 | 510 |
| Face to face | 67% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 54% | 45% | 45% |
| More than 28 days after booking | 3% | 8% | 5% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Compared with England, the practice has a lower share of patients for osteoporosis (0.2% against 1.2%), palliative or supportive care needs (0.3% against 0.6%) and chronic kidney disease (2.7% against 4.6%). The practice's patients live in areas with an average deprivation score of 29.9 (England: 21.8; higher is more deprived). Life expectancy for its patients' neighbourhoods is 81.0 years for women and 76.9 for men (England: 83.0 and 79.1).
| Condition register | Age group | Practice (2024/25) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.3% | 15.2% |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.5% | 14.3% |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Screening coverage | Period | Practice | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel cancer screening (aged 60 to 74) | 2024/25 | 73.2% | 72.9% |
| Breast cancer screening (women aged 53 to 70) | 2024/25 | 68.7% | 72.2% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 25 to 49) | 2023/24 | 68.0% | 67.5% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 50 to 64) | 2023/24 | 75.7% | 74.9% |
Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton, 83a Thorne Road, Doncaster, DN1 2EU. Phone: 01302 342832. Website: www.kingthornepractice.co.uk.
| Nearby practice | Distance | Overall experience good |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Group Practice | 0.1 km | 75% |
| Saint Vincent Practice | 0.1 km | 69% |
| Regent Square Group Practice | 0.5 km | 100% |
| The Medical Centre | 0.5 km | 78% |
| The Burns Practice | 0.6 km | 95% |
- Mount Group Practice (75% overall experience good)
- Saint Vincent Practice (69% overall experience good)
- The Burns Practice (95% overall experience good)
How do patients rate Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton?
In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients described their overall experience of Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton as good, against 77% across England. 67% found it easy to get through by phone.
How many patients are registered at Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton?
15,960 patients were registered in September 2026, up 1.8% on a year earlier.
What is Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton's CQC rating?
Good overall, published in January 2024.
How many GPs does Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton have?
4.3 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs (6 qualified GPs by headcount), which is 3,717 patients per GP against 2,171 across England.
Are appointments at Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton face to face?
67% of appointments from June 2026 to August 2026 were face to face, against 63% across England.
What is Drs Coleman, Sellars, Sharpe, Tupper and Leighton's phone number?
01302 342832.