Alnwick Driving Test Pass Rate
The Alnwick driving test centre recorded a 55.5% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 1,282 tests — that is 5.5 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Alnwick has a 55.5% car driving test pass rate and ranks 108 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
55.5%
Tests conducted
1,282
National rank
108 / 317
vs national avg
+5.5 pts
How Alnwick compares
At 55.5%, Alnwick is 5.5 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 108 of 317 UK car test centres, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate. The examiner marks every candidate to the same national standard — a local pass rate mostly reflects road and traffic conditions, not an easier or harder exam.
Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Alnwick in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | Bristol (Avonmouth) | 55.5% | 9,400 |
| 106 | Warrington | 55.5% | 7,550 |
| 107 | Bridlington | 55.5% | 3,027 |
| 109 | Reading | 55.4% | 9,237 |
| 110 | Chelmsford | 55.4% | 9,107 |
| 111 | Eastbourne | 55.4% | 6,031 |
Frequently asked questions about Alnwick test centre
What is the pass rate at Alnwick test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Alnwick was 55.5% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 1,282 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 5.5 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Alnwick rank against other UK test centres?
Alnwick ranks 108 out of 317 UK car test centres by pass rate for April 2025 to March 2026, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate.
How many driving tests were taken at Alnwick?
1,282 car practical driving tests were conducted at Alnwick during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Alnwick?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Alnwick (55.5%) include Warrington, Bridlington, Reading, Chelmsford. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Alnwick?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Alnwick. Its 55.5% pass rate reflects local road and traffic conditions rather than a different exam.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Last updated by the DVSA in June 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.