CQC GP practices Ratings in North West
Real Care Quality Commission ratings for 973 rated gp practices in North West, 1 June 2026 β plus the Gera Provider Quality Score and how it compares to England.
How many gp practices in North West are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC?
As of 1 June 2026, 96.3% of the 973 CQC-rated gp practices in North West are rated Good or Outstanding β 53 Outstanding, 884 Good, 28 Requires improvement and 8 Inadequate, per CQC open data. The Gera Provider Quality Score is 67/100.
| Rating | Services | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 53 | 5.4% |
| Good | 884 | 90.9% |
| Requires improvement | 28 | 2.9% |
| Inadequate | 8 | 0.8% |
| Total rated | 973 | 100% |
| Measure | North West | England |
|---|---|---|
| Good or Outstanding | 96.3% | 95.6% |
| Gera Provider Quality Score | 67 / 100 | 66.7 / 100 |
| Rated services | 973 | 6,141 |
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In North West, of 973 CQC-rated gp practices, 96.3% are rated Good or Outstanding (as of 1 June 2026).
Outstanding-rated examples in North West
- Alston Medical Practice β Westmorland and Furness, rated 18 February 2016
- Nutwood Medical Practice β Westmorland and Furness, rated 14 January 2016
- Medi Centre β Warrington, rated 11 August 2022
Ratings are CQCβs own official judgements, not Gera ratings. The distribution covers CQC-rated services only; services without a published overall rating are excluded. A rating can be several months old β always check the latest CQC report before deciding.
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Talk to a GeraClinic care navigatorFrequently asked questions
- How many gp practices in North West are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC?
- As of 1 June 2026, 96.3% of the 973 CQC-rated gp practices in North West are rated Good or Outstanding (53 Outstanding, 884 Good, 28 Requires improvement, 8 Inadequate). The Gera Provider Quality Score for North West gp practices is 67 out of 100. Source: CQC Care directory with ratings.
- How does North West compare to England for gp practices?
- North West scores 67 on the Gera Provider Quality Score for gp practices, against the England figure of 66.7 for the same service type and 63.7 across all rated services. 96.3% of North West gp practices are rated Good or Outstanding, versus 95.6% for England. All figures are CQCβs own ratings.
- Where can I check the CQC rating of a specific GP practice in North West?
- Every CQC-rated GP practice has its own page on the CQC website showing its latest overall rating, the five domain ratings and the full inspection report. Search by name or postcode at cqc.org.uk, or use the interactive checker on this page to see how North West compares before you choose.
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Contains public sector information published by Care Quality Commission and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Care Quality Commission β Care directory with ratings (Latest ratings) (1 June 2026, published 1 June 2026).