About this practice

Wombwell Gms Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Mayflower Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0AJ. The practice serves 11,061 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 31 March 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 68% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 7 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 6,887 appointments. 48% were face-to-face consultations, with 47% 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 (81%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (92%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (82%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 61%.

Other GP practices nearby include Wombwell Medical Centre Practice (0.1 miles, CQC: Good), Garland House Surgery (1.3 miles, CQC: Outstanding), and Hoyland Medical Practice (2.3 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →