Bury St Edmunds Driving Test Pass Rate
The Bury St Edmunds driving test centre recorded a 46.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 8,702 tests — that is 3.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Bury St Edmunds has a 46.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 260 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
46.2%
Tests conducted
8,702
National rank
260 / 317
vs national avg
-3.8 pts
How Bury St Edmunds compares
At 46.2%, Bury St Edmunds is 3.8 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 260 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 Bury St Edmunds in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 257 | Bury (Manchester) | 46.3% | 7,024 |
| 258 | Launceston | 46.3% | 3,991 |
| 259 | Watford | 46.2% | 12,939 |
| 261 | Ashford (Kent) | 46.2% | 5,475 |
| 262 | Enfield (Brancroft Way) | 46.1% | 362 |
| 263 | Heckmondwike | 45.8% | 5,471 |
Frequently asked questions about Bury St Edmunds test centre
What is the pass rate at Bury St Edmunds test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Bury St Edmunds was 46.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 8,702 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Bury St Edmunds rank against other UK test centres?
Bury St Edmunds ranks 260 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 Bury St Edmunds?
8,702 car practical driving tests were conducted at Bury St Edmunds during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Bury St Edmunds?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Bury St Edmunds (46.2%) include Launceston, Watford, Ashford (Kent), Enfield (Brancroft Way). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Bury St Edmunds?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Bury St Edmunds. Its 46.2% 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.