About this practice

Orchard House Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Fred Archer Way, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8NU. The practice serves 11,669 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 23 April 2015. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 72% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 3 percentage points below the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 4,009 appointments. The vast majority (88%) were face-to-face consultations, with 11% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (91%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (90%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (98%).

Other GP practices nearby include The Rookery Medical Centre (0.1 miles, CQC: Good), Oakfield Surgery (0.4 miles, CQC: Good), and Rosemary Ward (0.4 miles). Compare these practices side by side →