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Top 10 GP practices in North West
Ranked list of the top GP practices in North West based on published CQC ratings and inspection dates.
Updated using the latest published CQC inspection data (latest inspection date in this area: 2025-11-20).
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North West
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region
Scored listings in this region
971
Used for ranking
Latest inspection date
2025-11-20
publication_date
Inspection “median year”
2018
rough freshness indicator
Rating mix
O: 6%
G: 91%
RI: 3%
I: 1%
Top 10 results
Ranked by computed score (overall + domain ratings + freshness).
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| # | Name | Town | Postcode | CQC rating | Inspection date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Score: 50
CW5 8EW
|
NANTWICH | CW5 8EW | Outstanding | 2025-06-27 |
| 2 |
Score: 49
M4 6EE
|
MANCHESTER | M4 6EE | Outstanding | 2025-10-06 |
| 3 |
Score: 48
CA13 9HT
|
COCKERMOUTH | CA13 9HT | Outstanding | 2022-12-19 |
| 4 |
Score: 48
M14 6FS
|
MANCHESTER | M14 6FS | Outstanding | 2022-09-08 |
| 5 |
Score: 48
LA11 6PH
|
GRANGE-OVER-SANDS | LA11 6PH | Outstanding | 2022-06-07 |
| 6 |
Score: 48
BL1 4TH
|
BOLTON | BL1 4TH | Outstanding | 2022-04-20 |
| 7 |
Score: 48
SK6 6BW
|
STOCKPORT | SK6 6BW | Outstanding | 2018-04-16 |
| 8 |
Score: 48
OL8 2QD
|
OLDHAM | OL8 2QD | Outstanding | 2016-11-16 |
| 9 |
Score: 48
WN3 5HL
|
WIGAN | WN3 5HL | Outstanding | 2016-10-10 |
| 10 |
Score: 48
SK15 2PT
|
STALYBRIDGE | SK15 2PT | Outstanding | 2016-09-26 |
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Frequently asked questions
How is this Top 10 list calculated?
We rank providers using published CQC data. Listings must have a computed score based on overall rating, inspection domains (where available), and recency (inspection date). Highest score ranks first.
Why are some providers not included?
Providers without enough published CQC data to calculate a score (or without a matched CQC record) won’t appear in the Top 10. They may still be listed in the full directory pages.
How often is the Top 10 updated?
We refresh rankings when new CQC publication data is available. Latest inspection date in this region: 2025-11-20.
Is this an official NHS/CQC endorsement?
No. This is an independent ranking view built from published CQC inspection data to help users compare local services more quickly.
What should I do after picking a provider from the Top 10?
Open the provider page for contact details and directions, and use the CQC link (where present) to verify the latest official inspection report.
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