About this practice

Merchiston Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Highworth Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4BF. The practice serves 13,420 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 June 2018. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 61% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 14 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 6,537 appointments. 78% were face-to-face consultations, with 6% 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 (91%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (80%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (93%).

Other GP practices nearby include Primary Care Liaison Service (0.1 miles), Hawthorn Medical Centre (1.5 miles, CQC: Good), and Abbey Meads Medical Pract (2 miles). Compare these practices side by side →