Clacton-on-Sea Driving Test Pass Rate
The Clacton-on-Sea driving test centre recorded a 48.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,840 tests — that is 1.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Clacton-on-Sea has a 48.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 230 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
48.2%
Tests conducted
4,840
National rank
230 / 317
vs national avg
-1.8 pts
How Clacton-on-Sea compares
At 48.2%, Clacton-on-Sea is 1.8 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 230 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.
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Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Clacton-on-Sea in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227 | Gosforth | 48.4% | 10,531 |
| 228 | Rochdale (Manchester) | 48.3% | 11,563 |
| 229 | Swansea | 48.2% | 12,375 |
| 231 | Aberdeen North | 48.2% | 3,906 |
| 232 | Hull | 47.9% | 9,706 |
| 233 | Bradford (Thornbury) | 47.8% | 10,831 |
Frequently asked questions about Clacton-on-Sea test centre
What is the pass rate at Clacton-on-Sea test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Clacton-on-Sea was 48.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,840 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Clacton-on-Sea rank against other UK test centres?
Clacton-on-Sea ranks 230 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 Clacton-on-Sea?
4,840 car practical driving tests were conducted at Clacton-on-Sea during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Clacton-on-Sea?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Clacton-on-Sea (48.2%) include Rochdale (Manchester), Swansea, Aberdeen North, Hull. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Clacton-on-Sea?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Clacton-on-Sea. Its 48.2% 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.
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