Gosforth Driving Test Pass Rate
The Gosforth driving test centre recorded a 48.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 10,531 tests — that is 1.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Gosforth has a 48.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 227 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
48.4%
Tests conducted
10,531
National rank
227 / 317
vs national avg
-1.6 pts
How Gosforth compares
At 48.4%, Gosforth is 1.6 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 227 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 Gosforth in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224 | Warwick (Wedgenock House) | 48.5% | 15,070 |
| 225 | Salisbury | 48.5% | 6,630 |
| 226 | Brentwood (London) | 48.5% | 5,791 |
| 228 | Rochdale (Manchester) | 48.3% | 11,563 |
| 229 | Swansea | 48.2% | 12,375 |
| 230 | Clacton-on-Sea | 48.2% | 4,840 |
Frequently asked questions about Gosforth test centre
What is the pass rate at Gosforth test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Gosforth was 48.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 10,531 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Gosforth rank against other UK test centres?
Gosforth ranks 227 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 Gosforth?
10,531 car practical driving tests were conducted at Gosforth during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Gosforth?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Gosforth (48.4%) include Salisbury, Brentwood (London), Rochdale (Manchester), Swansea. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Gosforth?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Gosforth. Its 48.4% 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.