Heckmondwike Driving Test Pass Rate
The Heckmondwike driving test centre recorded a 45.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 5,471 tests — that is 4.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Heckmondwike has a 45.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 263 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
45.8%
Tests conducted
5,471
National rank
263 / 317
vs national avg
-4.2 pts
How Heckmondwike compares
At 45.8%, Heckmondwike is 4.2 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 263 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 Heckmondwike in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | Bury St Edmunds | 46.2% | 8,702 |
| 261 | Ashford (Kent) | 46.2% | 5,475 |
| 262 | Enfield (Brancroft Way) | 46.1% | 362 |
| 264 | Stafford | 45.8% | 5,365 |
| 265 | Canterbury | 45.8% | 4,670 |
| 266 | Inverness (Longman Drive) | 45.8% | 3,252 |
Frequently asked questions about Heckmondwike test centre
What is the pass rate at Heckmondwike test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Heckmondwike was 45.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 5,471 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 4.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Heckmondwike rank against other UK test centres?
Heckmondwike ranks 263 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 Heckmondwike?
5,471 car practical driving tests were conducted at Heckmondwike during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Heckmondwike?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Heckmondwike (45.8%) include Ashford (Kent), Enfield (Brancroft Way), Stafford, Canterbury. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Heckmondwike?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Heckmondwike. Its 45.8% 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.