Birmingham (Shirley) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Birmingham (Shirley) driving test centre recorded a 56.6% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 9,385 tests — that is 6.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Birmingham (Shirley) has a 56.6% car driving test pass rate and ranks 90 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
56.6%
Tests conducted
9,385
National rank
90 / 317
vs national avg
+6.6 pts
How Birmingham (Shirley) compares
At 56.6%, Birmingham (Shirley) is 6.6 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 90 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 Birmingham (Shirley) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Grantown-On-Spey | 56.9% | 137 |
| 88 | Basingstoke | 56.8% | 5,009 |
| 89 | Whitby | 56.7% | 557 |
| 91 | Southport (Liverpool) | 56.5% | 7,949 |
| 92 | Greenham | 56.5% | 3,931 |
| 93 | Gillingham | 56.4% | 14,886 |
Frequently asked questions about Birmingham (Shirley) test centre
What is the pass rate at Birmingham (Shirley) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Birmingham (Shirley) was 56.6% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 9,385 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 6.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Birmingham (Shirley) rank against other UK test centres?
Birmingham (Shirley) ranks 90 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 Birmingham (Shirley)?
9,385 car practical driving tests were conducted at Birmingham (Shirley) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Birmingham (Shirley)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Birmingham (Shirley) (56.6%) include Basingstoke, Whitby, Southport (Liverpool), Greenham. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Birmingham (Shirley)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Birmingham (Shirley). Its 56.6% 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.