About this practice

Old School Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Bolts Hill, Chartham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7JY. The practice serves 6,252 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 16 September 2016. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Outstanding), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 92% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 17 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 4,058 appointments. 53% were face-to-face consultations, with 13% 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 (90%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (90%), Smoking: smokers offered support and treatment (93%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 69% and Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 68%.