Atherton (Manchester) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Atherton (Manchester) driving test centre recorded a 44.3% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 13,035 tests — that is 5.7 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Atherton (Manchester) has a 44.3% car driving test pass rate and ranks 278 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
44.3%
Tests conducted
13,035
National rank
278 / 317
vs national avg
-5.7 pts
How Atherton (Manchester) compares
At 44.3%, Atherton (Manchester) is 5.7 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 278 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 Atherton (Manchester) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275 | Carlisle LGV (Cars) | 44.7% | 47 |
| 276 | Birmingham (Garretts Green) | 44.4% | 22,480 |
| 277 | Wanstead (London) | 44.4% | 8,258 |
| 279 | Glasgow (Anniesland) | 44.3% | 6,170 |
| 280 | Sheffield (Handsworth) | 44.1% | 9,788 |
| 281 | Crewe | 43.8% | 4,994 |
Frequently asked questions about Atherton (Manchester) test centre
What is the pass rate at Atherton (Manchester) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Atherton (Manchester) was 44.3% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 13,035 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 5.7 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Atherton (Manchester) rank against other UK test centres?
Atherton (Manchester) ranks 278 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 Atherton (Manchester)?
13,035 car practical driving tests were conducted at Atherton (Manchester) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Atherton (Manchester)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Atherton (Manchester) (44.3%) include Birmingham (Garretts Green), Wanstead (London), Glasgow (Anniesland), Sheffield (Handsworth). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Atherton (Manchester)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Atherton (Manchester). Its 44.3% 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.