Cheltenham Driving Test Pass Rate
The Cheltenham driving test centre recorded a 43.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 5,161 tests — that is 6.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Cheltenham has a 43.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 284 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
43.2%
Tests conducted
5,161
National rank
284 / 317
vs national avg
-6.8 pts
How Cheltenham compares
At 43.2%, Cheltenham is 6.8 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 284 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 Cheltenham in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | Crewe | 43.8% | 4,994 |
| 282 | Goodmayes (London) | 43.7% | 21,374 |
| 283 | Lowestoft(Mobbs Way) | 43.3% | 7,603 |
| 285 | Stirling | 43.0% | 2,747 |
| 286 | Birmingham (South Yardley) | 42.8% | 14,471 |
| 287 | Grimsby Coldwater | 42.8% | 5,361 |
Frequently asked questions about Cheltenham test centre
What is the pass rate at Cheltenham test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Cheltenham was 43.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 5,161 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 6.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Cheltenham rank against other UK test centres?
Cheltenham ranks 284 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 Cheltenham?
5,161 car practical driving tests were conducted at Cheltenham during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Cheltenham?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Cheltenham (43.2%) include Goodmayes (London), Lowestoft(Mobbs Way), Stirling, Birmingham (South Yardley). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Cheltenham?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Cheltenham. Its 43.2% 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.