Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) driving test centre recorded a 49.9% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 7,667 tests — that is 0.1 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) has a 49.9% car driving test pass rate and ranks 207 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
49.9%
Tests conducted
7,667
National rank
207 / 317
vs national avg
-0.1 pts
How Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) compares
At 49.9%, Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) is 0.1 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 207 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 Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | Pembroke Dock | 50.1% | 1,769 |
| 205 | Barnet (London) | 49.9% | 12,397 |
| 206 | Nottingham (Chilwell) | 49.9% | 9,415 |
| 208 | Callander | 49.9% | 335 |
| 209 | Bishopbriggs | 49.8% | 6,186 |
| 210 | Pinner (London) | 49.7% | 14,367 |
Frequently asked questions about Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) test centre
What is the pass rate at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) was 49.9% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 7,667 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 0.1 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) rank against other UK test centres?
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) ranks 207 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 Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)?
7,667 car practical driving tests were conducted at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) (49.9%) include Barnet (London), Nottingham (Chilwell), Callander, Bishopbriggs. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road). Its 49.9% 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.