About this practice

Winstree Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at 84 Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ. The practice serves 8,777 registered patients.

The practice holds a Requires Improvement rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), indicating areas where the practice needs to make changes, based on its most recent inspection on 19 March 2020. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 76% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 3,791 appointments. 68% were face-to-face consultations, with 31% 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 (92%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (81%), Smoking: smokers offered support and treatment (97%). Areas for monitoring include Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 66% and Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place at 36%.

Other GP practices nearby include Tollgate Health Centre (0.5 miles), Ambrose Avenue Group Practice (0.9 miles, CQC: Good), and Colchester Medical Centre (2 miles). Compare these practices side by side →