About this practice

St Andrew'S Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Sensier House, St. Andrew'S Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6QA. The practice serves 15,878 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 19 June 2019. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 80% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 5 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 10,691 appointments. 67% were face-to-face consultations, with 22% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (91%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (81%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (81%).

Other GP practices nearby include Sn Gp Enhanced Access Service (0 miles), Bishops Close Medical Practice (0 miles, CQC: Outstanding), and Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice (1.8 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →