Driving Test Pass Rates in Sheffield
Sheffield’s two test centres serve South Yorkshire. The city’s hilly terrain features heavily in local test routes. Across the 2 Sheffield test centres, car pass rates ranged from 44.1% to 48.7% in April 2025 to March 2026.
Quick answer: In Sheffield, Sheffield (Middlewood Road) has the highest pass rate (48.7%) and Sheffield (Handsworth) the lowest (44.1%). The national average is 50.0%.
Centres
2
Pass-rate range
44.1%–48.7%
Mean of centres
46.4%
Tests conducted
20,230
All 2 Sheffield test centres, ranked
Highest pass rate first. Each centre links to its full breakdown.
| # | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests | UK rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield (Middlewood Road) | 48.7% | 10,442 | 221 / 317 |
| 2 | Sheffield (Handsworth) | 44.1% | 9,788 | 280 / 317 |
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Frequently asked questions about driving test centres in Sheffield
Which test centre has the highest pass rate in Sheffield?
Sheffield (Middlewood Road) has the highest car driving test pass rate in Sheffield at 48.7% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on DVSA table DRT122A. It ranks 221 of all UK centres.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Sheffield?
By pass rate, Sheffield (Handsworth) is the toughest of the 2 Sheffield centres at 44.1%. 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 Sheffield test centres?
Across the 2 DVSA test centres in Sheffield, pass rates range from 44.1% to 48.7% for April 2025 to March 2026. The simple mean of these centres is 46.4% — 3.6 points below 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 Sheffield?
This page covers 2 DVSA car practical test centres whose official name includes "Sheffield" in table DRT122A. Together they conducted 20,230 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.