Gillingham Driving Test Pass Rate
The Gillingham driving test centre recorded a 56.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 14,886 tests — that is 6.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Gillingham has a 56.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 93 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
56.4%
Tests conducted
14,886
National rank
93 / 317
vs national avg
+6.4 pts
How Gillingham compares
At 56.4%, Gillingham is 6.4 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 93 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 Gillingham in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Birmingham (Shirley) | 56.6% | 9,385 |
| 91 | Southport (Liverpool) | 56.5% | 7,949 |
| 92 | Greenham | 56.5% | 3,931 |
| 94 | Chippenham | 56.4% | 9,629 |
| 95 | Lochgilphead | 56.4% | 140 |
| 96 | Preston | 56.3% | 9,194 |
Frequently asked questions about Gillingham test centre
What is the pass rate at Gillingham test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Gillingham was 56.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 14,886 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 6.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Gillingham rank against other UK test centres?
Gillingham ranks 93 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 Gillingham?
14,886 car practical driving tests were conducted at Gillingham during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Gillingham?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Gillingham (56.4%) include Southport (Liverpool), Greenham, Chippenham, Lochgilphead. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Gillingham?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Gillingham. Its 56.4% 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.