Dr Kent and Partners, Tarporley: patient reviews and CQC rating
Dr Kent and Partners is a GP practice in Tarporley with 8,173 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 93% of its patients described their overall experience as good, above the England figure of 77% (Cheshire and Merseyside: 78%). The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, in a report published in January 2017. It has 5.4 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, or 1,510 patients per GP.
Latest data: September 2026. Patient survey 2026; registered patients September 2026; appointments to August 2026.
What patients say about Dr Kent and Partners
Its best result against England is the share who found it easy to contact the practice using the NHS App: 75%, above the England figure of 54%. Its result closest to England is the share who said the wait for their last appointment was about right: 76%, against 69% across England. Of the 11 results in the table, 9 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error, and 2 within it.
On overall experience it is 2nd of the 4 practices in Tarporley with 50 or more responses. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England: 57%). The overall experience result is 5 points higher than in 2025 (88%). 108 patients answered the survey (response rate 40%).
| Survey question | Dr Kent and Partners | Cheshire and Merseyside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 93% | 78% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 68% | 57% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 68% | 55% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 75% | 53% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 93% | 86% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 91% | 73% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 76% | 73% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 98% | 89% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 95% | 87% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 99% | 93% | 93% |
| Needs met | 97% | 91% | 90% |
CQC's overall rating for Dr Kent and Partners is Good, published in January 2017. All 5 key questions are rated Good.
| Key question | Rating |
|---|---|
| Safe | Good |
| Well-led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
8,173 patients were registered at Dr Kent and Partners in September 2026, almost the same as a year earlier.
30% of its patients are aged 65 or over, against 19% across England. With 5.4 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, there are 1,510 patients per GP, fewer than the England figure of 2,171 and Cheshire and Merseyside's 1,971. The practice also has 2.6 nurses and 11.1 other clinical staff such as pharmacists and physiotherapists (full-time equivalent).
| Year | Qualified GPs (FTE) | All GPs incl. trainees (FTE) |
|---|---|---|
| August 2023 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| August 2024 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| August 2025 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| August 2026 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
From June 2026 to August 2026 the practice recorded 4,060 appointments a month, or 497 per 1,000 registered patients (England: 510). 88% were face to face (England: 63%). 36% took place on the day they were booked and 8% more than 28 days after booking (England: 45% and 5%).
60% were with a GP rather than another member of the practice team. 5% of booked patients did not attend.
| Measure | Dr Kent and Partners | Cheshire and Merseyside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 497 | 492 | 510 |
| Face to face | 88% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 36% | 48% | 45% |
| More than 28 days after booking | 8% | 4% | 5% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Compared with England, the practice has a higher share of patients on its registers for atrial fibrillation (3.9% against 2.2%), cancer (6.3% against 3.8%) and peripheral arterial disease (0.8% against 0.6%). It has a lower share for osteoporosis (0.5% against 1.2%), a learning disability (0.3% against 0.6%) and depression (9.5% against 14.3%). The practice's patients live in areas with an average deprivation score of 9.6 (England: 21.8; higher is more deprived).
Life expectancy for its patients' neighbourhoods is 85.5 years for women and 83.1 for men (England: 83.0 and 79.1).
| Condition register | Age group | Practice (2024/25) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.7% | 15.2% |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 9.5% | 14.3% |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| Cancer | All ages | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| COPD | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Screening coverage | Period | Practice | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel cancer screening (aged 60 to 74) | 2024/25 | 81.6% | 72.9% |
| Breast cancer screening (women aged 53 to 70) | 2024/25 | 83.5% | 72.2% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 25 to 49) | 2023/24 | 77.8% | 67.5% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 50 to 64) | 2023/24 | 77.6% | 74.9% |
Dr Kent and Partners, The Health Centre, Park Road, Tarporley, CW6 0BE. Phone: 01829 733456.
| Nearby practice | Distance | Overall experience good |
|---|---|---|
| Drs Adey and Dancy | 0.0 km | 99% |
| Bunbury Medical Practice | 4.8 km | 92% |
| Kelsall Medical Centre | 6.4 km | 89% |
| Launceston Close Surgery | 8.6 km | 85% |
| Swanlow Medical Centre | 9.7 km | 81% |
- Bunbury Medical Practice (92% overall experience good)
- Drs Adey and Dancy (99% overall experience good)
- Kelsall Medical Centre (89% overall experience good)
- Laurel Bank Surgery (98% overall experience good)
How do patients rate Dr Kent and Partners?
In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients described their overall experience of Dr Kent and Partners as good, above the England figure of 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone.
How many patients are registered at Dr Kent and Partners?
8,173 patients were registered in September 2026, up 0.4% on a year earlier.
What is Dr Kent and Partners's CQC rating?
Good overall, published in January 2017.
How many GPs does Dr Kent and Partners have?
5.4 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs (7 qualified GPs by headcount), which is 1,510 patients per GP against 2,171 across England.
Are appointments at Dr Kent and Partners face to face?
88% of appointments from June 2026 to August 2026 were face to face, against 63% across England.
What is Dr Kent and Partners's phone number?
01829 733456.