Ipswich Driving Test Pass Rate
The Ipswich driving test centre recorded a 62.3% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 11,466 tests — that is 12.3 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Ipswich has a 62.3% car driving test pass rate and ranks 39 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
62.3%
Tests conducted
11,466
National rank
39 / 317
vs national avg
+12.3 pts
How Ipswich compares
At 62.3%, Ipswich is 12.3 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 39 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 Ipswich in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Lee On The Solent | 63.2% | 8,502 |
| 37 | Alness | 63.1% | 783 |
| 38 | Thurso | 63.0% | 162 |
| 40 | Bangor | 62.2% | 4,032 |
| 41 | Workington | 61.9% | 2,998 |
| 42 | Inverurie | 61.9% | 749 |
Frequently asked questions about Ipswich test centre
What is the pass rate at Ipswich test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Ipswich was 62.3% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 11,466 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 12.3 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Ipswich rank against other UK test centres?
Ipswich ranks 39 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 Ipswich?
11,466 car practical driving tests were conducted at Ipswich during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Ipswich?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Ipswich (62.3%) include Alness, Thurso, Bangor, Workington. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Ipswich?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Ipswich. Its 62.3% 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.