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GP practices rated “outstanding” in North East
23 of 304 CQC-rated GP practices in North East hold the outstanding rating — the CQC’s highest band — as of 1 June 2026.
As of 1 June 2026, 23 of 304 GP practices in North East with an overall CQC rating — 7.6% — were rated “outstanding”, the CQC’s highest overall rating. That is above the England-wide 4.7%. North East ranks 3 of 9 English regions by share of “outstanding” practices (1 = most).
North East GP practices by CQC rating
The “outstanding” band in the context of every overall rating in North East.
- Outstanding
- 23 (8%)
- Good
- 273 (90%)
- Requires improvement
- 7 (2%)
- Inadequate
- 1 (0%)
- Not rated
- 0 (0%)
Where the “outstanding” practices are
Local authorities in North East with a GP practice rated “outstanding”, ranked by count.
| Local authority | Rated | Outstanding | Outstanding share |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Durham | 60 | 6 | 10.0% |
| North Tyneside | 20 | 4 | 20.0% |
| Sunderland | 39 | 4 | 10.3% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 29 | 3 | 10.3% |
| Northumberland | 35 | 3 | 8.6% |
| South Tyneside | 20 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Gateshead | 25 | 1 | 4.0% |
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 North East are rated "outstanding"?
As of 1 June 2026, 23 of 304 GP practices in North East with an overall CQC rating were rated "outstanding" — 7.6% of the region's rated practices. Across England, 285 practices hold this rating (4.7%).
How does North East compare with the rest of England for "outstanding" GP practices?
North East ranks 3 of 9 English regions by share of "outstanding"-rated GP practices (1 = most). Its 7.6% share is above the England-wide 4.7%.
Which area of North East has the most "outstanding" GP practices?
Among local authorities in North East with at least 20 rated practices, County Durham has the most: 6 of 60 rated practices (10.0%), 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 North East
- All CQC GP ratings in North East — 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.