Newtown Driving Test Pass Rate
The Newtown driving test centre recorded a 58.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 2,256 tests — that is 8.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Newtown has a 58.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 71 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
58.0%
Tests conducted
2,256
National rank
71 / 317
vs national avg
+8.0 pts
How Newtown compares
At 58.0%, Newtown is 8.0 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 71 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 Newtown in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Knaresborough | 58.5% | 8,301 |
| 69 | Barnsley | 58.5% | 7,737 |
| 70 | Lanark | 58.1% | 1,914 |
| 72 | Grantham (Somerby) | 57.9% | 7,318 |
| 73 | East Kilbride | 57.7% | 1,976 |
| 74 | Northwich | 57.6% | 3,529 |
Frequently asked questions about Newtown test centre
What is the pass rate at Newtown test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Newtown was 58.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 2,256 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 8.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Newtown rank against other UK test centres?
Newtown ranks 71 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 Newtown?
2,256 car practical driving tests were conducted at Newtown during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Newtown?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Newtown (58.0%) include Barnsley, Lanark, Grantham (Somerby), East Kilbride. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Newtown?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Newtown. Its 58.0% 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.