Spire St Anthony’s Hospital Celebrates ‘Good’ Rating Across All Five Key Domains Following Latest CQC Inspection
Spire St Anthony’s Hospital is proud to announce that it has been rated ‘Good’ across all five key domains by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its latest inspection, reaffirming the hospital’s commitment to delivering outstanding personalised care for patients across Surrey, Southwest London and beyond.
The inspection, carried out on 16 and 17 June 2026, retained its ‘Good’ overall rating, with ‘Good’ ratings awarded in each of the five areas assessed by the CQC: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led, reflecting the dedication and professionalism of its multidisciplinary teams.
Inspectors highlighted the hospital’s compassionate culture, high-quality patient care and strong clinical standards, noting that patients were treated with "kindness, compassion, dignity and respect" and that care was delivered in line with current evidence and best practice guidance.
The inspection assessed Spire St Anthony’s Hospital’s critical care, surgical and outpatient services, all of which were rated ‘Good’. Inspectors praised the hospital’s positive culture of safety and learning, consultant-led care, effective multidisciplinary teamwork, and strong patient feedback, with many patients describing staff as supportive, professional and caring.
In particular, the report recognised:
A strong commitment to patient safety, with robust safeguarding practices and effective risk management processes.
High-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs, preferences and circumstances.
Compassionate teams who consistently treated patients with dignity, empathy and respect.
Services that actively listened to patient feedback and worked to improve access and patient experience.
Visible and supportive leadership focused on continuous improvement, quality and sustainability.
The CQC report also highlighted positive patient experiences across the hospital. In critical care, patients described feeling supported and involved throughout their treatment. In outpatient services, 98% of surveyed patients rated their initial consultation as good or very good, while surgical patients praised staff for their kindness, professionalism and attentiveness.
Leadership Comment
Sophie Auld, Hospital Director at Spire St Anthony’s Hospital, said:
"We are delighted that the CQC has recognised the hard work, professionalism and dedication of our colleagues by awarding ‘Good’ ratings across all five key domains. This achievement reflects our unwavering focus on delivering safe, effective and compassionate care for every patient who chooses Spire St Anthony’s Hospital."
"The report highlights what we are most proud of: our exceptional people. Every day, our teams go above and beyond to provide outstanding personalised care and support patients through every stage of their healthcare journey."
"We value all feedback and remain committed to continuous improvement to ensure that we remain a trusted healthcare provider for our community."
The hospital's achievements come during a period of ongoing investment and development, including enhancements to facilities, service expansion and innovation in clinical care. Inspectors noted leaders’ commitment to quality improvement and their focus on ensuring services remain sustainable and responsive to the needs of local communities.
The hospital serves both privately funded and NHS patients, delivering a wide range of planned medical and surgical treatments. The hospital serves both privately funded and NHS patients, delivering a wide range of planned medical and surgical treatments. In the past year, over 95,754 patients attended the hospital, with 7,180 surgical procedures and 15,304 diagnostic patients.
Commitment to Excellence
As one of the UK's leading private hospitals, Spire St Anthony’s Hospital provides a wide range of services to both privately insured, self-paying and NHS-funded patients. The latest CQC findings reinforce the hospital's reputation for delivering high-quality healthcare, underpinned by strong clinical governance, patient-centred care and a culture of continuous improvement.
98% of Spire Healthcare’s inspected hospitals and clinics are rated ‘Good,’ ‘Outstanding’ or the equivalent by health inspectors in Scotland, England and Wales.
The full CQC report on Spire St. Anthony’s Hospital can be read here.