About this practice

Buxton Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at 2 Temple Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9BZ. The practice serves 8,989 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 11 October 2023. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 78% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 3 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 5,099 appointments. 61% were face-to-face consultations, with 35% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (93%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (86%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (88%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 60%.

Other GP practices nearby include Stewart Medical Centre (0.1 miles, CQC: Good), and Elmwood Medical Centre (0.1 miles). Compare these practices side by side →