Featherstone Driving Test Pass Rate
The Featherstone driving test centre recorded a 36.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 13,193 tests — that is 13.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Featherstone has a 36.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 313 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
36.4%
Tests conducted
13,193
National rank
313 / 317
vs national avg
-13.6 pts
How Featherstone compares
At 36.4%, Featherstone is 13.6 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 313 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 Featherstone in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | Luton | 39.2% | 7,759 |
| 311 | Norris Green (Liverpool) | 37.8% | 13,472 |
| 312 | Gateshead | 37.5% | 9,512 |
| 314 | Dunfermline (Vine) | 36.4% | 5,529 |
| 315 | Barking (Tanner Street) | 36.3% | 5,543 |
| 316 | Wednesbury | 35.0% | 7,508 |
Frequently asked questions about Featherstone test centre
What is the pass rate at Featherstone test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Featherstone was 36.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 13,193 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 13.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Featherstone rank against other UK test centres?
Featherstone ranks 313 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 Featherstone?
13,193 car practical driving tests were conducted at Featherstone during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Featherstone?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Featherstone (36.4%) include Norris Green (Liverpool), Gateshead, Dunfermline (Vine), Barking (Tanner Street). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Featherstone?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Featherstone. Its 36.4% 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.