Heysham Driving Test Pass Rate
The Heysham driving test centre recorded a 59.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 3,692 tests — that is 9.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Heysham has a 59.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 57 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
59.2%
Tests conducted
3,692
National rank
57 / 317
vs national avg
+9.2 pts
How Heysham compares
At 59.2%, Heysham is 9.2 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 57 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 Heysham in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
Frequently asked questions about Heysham test centre
What is the pass rate at Heysham test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Heysham was 59.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 3,692 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 9.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Heysham rank against other UK test centres?
Heysham ranks 57 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 Heysham?
3,692 car practical driving tests were conducted at Heysham during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Heysham?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Heysham (59.2%) include Taunton, Wick, Kelso, Kingussie. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Heysham?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Heysham. Its 59.2% 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.