Driving Test Pass Rates in Bradford
Bradford has two DVSA test centres in West Yorkshire, each with distinct local routes and pass rates. Across the 2 Bradford test centres, car pass rates ranged from 47.8% to 56.1% in April 2025 to March 2026.
Quick answer: In Bradford, Bradford (Heaton) has the highest pass rate (56.1%) and Bradford (Thornbury) the lowest (47.8%). The national average is 50.0%.
Centres
2
Pass-rate range
47.8%–56.1%
Mean of centres
52.0%
Tests conducted
19,185
All 2 Bradford test centres, ranked
Highest pass rate first. Each centre links to its full breakdown.
| # | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests | UK rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford (Heaton) | 56.1% | 8,354 | 98 / 317 |
| 2 | Bradford (Thornbury) | 47.8% | 10,831 | 233 / 317 |
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Frequently asked questions about driving test centres in Bradford
Which test centre has the highest pass rate in Bradford?
Bradford (Heaton) has the highest car driving test pass rate in Bradford at 56.1% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on DVSA table DRT122A. It ranks 98 of all UK centres.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Bradford?
By pass rate, Bradford (Thornbury) is the toughest of the 2 Bradford centres at 47.8%. Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so a lower rate reflects busier local roads rather than a harder exam.
What is the average pass rate across Bradford test centres?
Across the 2 DVSA test centres in Bradford, pass rates range from 47.8% to 56.1% for April 2025 to March 2026. The simple mean of these centres is 52.0% — 2.0 points above the national average of 50.0%. (This mean is a GeraRide calculation across the listed centres, not an official regional figure.)
How many driving test centres are there in Bradford?
This page covers 2 DVSA car practical test centres whose official name includes "Bradford" in table DRT122A. Together they conducted 19,185 tests in April 2025 to March 2026.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Centres grouped by the city in their official DVSA name; the mean is a GeraRide calculation across the listed centres, not an official regional figure. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.