GP surgeries in Wimborne: ratings and patient reviews
There are 3 GP practices in Wimborne, with 40,292 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at The Cranborne Practice (91%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,068 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 Wimborne with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 81% at The Quarter Jack Surgery to 91% at The Cranborne Practice, with a median of 87% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Cranborne Practice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cranborne Practice | 14,060 | 91% | 84% | Good | 1,919 |
| Walford Mill Medical Centre | 8,432 | 87% | 64% | Good | 2,941 |
| The Quarter Jack Surgery | 17,800 | 81% | 50% | Good | 1,915 |
There are 2,068 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Wimborne, close to England's 2,171 and Dorset's 1,904. Practices recorded 561 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 77% of them face to face. 39% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
27% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 1.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Wimborne | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,068 | 1,904 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 561 | 612 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 77% | 63% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 39% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 27% | 26% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Wimborne is atrial fibrillation (3.2% against 2.2%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Wimborne (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.6% | 15.2% | 6,151 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.4% | 14.3% | 3,944 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.9% | 6.6% | 2,975 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.0% | 7.9% | 2,273 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.9% | 4.6% | 1,856 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.1% | 3.8% | 2,019 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.0% | 3.0% | 1,562 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1,278 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1,060 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.4% | 1.9% | 544 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.3% | 1.1% | 518 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 240 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 314 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 316 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 305 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 226 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 202 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 181 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 157 |
How many GP practices are there in Wimborne?
3, with 40,292 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Wimborne do patients rate highest?
The Cranborne Practice: 91% 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 Wimborne?
2,068 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Wimborne are face to face?
77% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.