GP surgeries in Kidlington: ratings and patient reviews
There are 3 GP practices in Kidlington, with 26,685 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Islip Surgery (92%, England 77%). Across the town there are 1,812 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 3 practices in Kidlington with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 61% at The Key Medical Practice to 92% at Islip Surgery, with a median of 82% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Islip Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (84%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islip Surgery | 7,001 | 92% | 84% | Good | 1,410 |
| Gosford Hill Medical Centre | 7,421 | 82% | 64% | Good | 1,960 |
| The Key Medical Practice | 12,263 | 61% | 29% | Good | 2,053 |
There are 1,812 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Kidlington, fewer than England's 2,171 and Thames Valley's 2,121. Practices recorded 502 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 60% of them face to face. 45% 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 2.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Kidlington | Thames Valley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,812 | 2,121 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 502 | 451 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 60% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 18% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Kidlington is osteoporosis (2.3% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is copd (1.4% against 1.9%).
| Condition register | Age group | Kidlington (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.6% | 15.2% | 4,518 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.2% | 14.3% | 3,185 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.9% | 7.9% | 1,568 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.2% | 6.6% | 1,610 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.4% | 3.8% | 1,467 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.2% | 4.6% | 933 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 808 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.8% | 3.0% | 768 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 722 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.3% | 1.2% | 265 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.4% | 1.9% | 388 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 372 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 266 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 178 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 215 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 160 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 138 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 124 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 123 |
How many GP practices are there in Kidlington?
3, with 26,685 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Kidlington do patients rate highest?
Islip Surgery: 92% 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 Kidlington?
1,812 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Kidlington are face to face?
60% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.