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GP practices rated “outstanding” in East of England
24 of 581 CQC-rated GP practices in East of England hold the outstanding rating — the CQC’s highest band — as of 1 June 2026.
As of 1 June 2026, 24 of 581 GP practices in East of England with an overall CQC rating — 4.1% — were rated “outstanding”, the CQC’s highest overall rating. That is below the England-wide 4.7%. East of England ranks 7 of 9 English regions by share of “outstanding” practices (1 = most).
East of England GP practices by CQC rating
The “outstanding” band in the context of every overall rating in East of England.
- Outstanding
- 24 (4%)
- Good
- 511 (88%)
- Requires improvement
- 44 (8%)
- Inadequate
- 1 (0%)
- Not rated
- 1 (0%)
Where the “outstanding” practices are
Local authorities in East of England with a GP practice rated “outstanding”, ranked by count.
| Local authority | Rated | Outstanding | Outstanding share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 69 | 5 | 7.2% |
| Norfolk | 87 | 5 | 5.7% |
| Essex | 140 | 5 | 3.6% |
| Cambridgeshire | 65 | 4 | 6.2% |
| Southend-on-Sea | 22 | 1 | 4.5% |
| Luton | 23 | 1 | 4.3% |
| Hertfordshire | 96 | 1 | 1.0% |
Local authorities with at least 20 rated GP practices and one or more “outstanding” practice, ranked by count.
Frequently asked questions
How many GP practices in East of England are rated "outstanding"?
As of 1 June 2026, 24 of 581 GP practices in East of England with an overall CQC rating were rated "outstanding" — 4.1% of the region's rated practices. Across England, 285 practices hold this rating (4.7%).
How does East of England compare with the rest of England for "outstanding" GP practices?
East of England ranks 7 of 9 English regions by share of "outstanding"-rated GP practices (1 = most). Its 4.1% share is below the England-wide 4.7%.
Which area of East of England has the most "outstanding" GP practices?
Among local authorities in East of England with at least 20 rated practices, Suffolk has the most: 5 of 69 rated practices (7.2%), as of 1 June 2026.
What does a "outstanding" CQC rating mean?
Outstanding is the CQC’s highest overall rating. It means the service is performing exceptionally well — markedly better than the standard the regulator expects. Fewer than one in twenty English GP practices hold it.
Where does this data come from?
Figures are from the CQC's official "Care directory with ratings" (as-of 1 June 2026), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. They count the single overall rating per GP practice; the CQC uses a categorical scheme, not a numeric score. Ratings change as practices are re-inspected — check cqc.org.uk for a specific practice.
Keep exploring East of England
- All CQC GP ratings in East of England — the full rating breakdown and local-authority table.
“Outstanding” GP practices in other regions
Source: Care Quality Commission www.cqc.org.uk. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings are taken from the CQC’s Care directory with ratings (01_June_2026_Latest_ratings.ods, as-of 1 June 2026), published at www.cqc.org.uk. CQC ratings are categorical and change as practices are re-inspected. This analysis is by GeraClinic and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the CQC.