Pontefract Driving Test Pass Rate
The Pontefract driving test centre recorded a 46.9% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 5,544 tests — that is 3.1 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Pontefract has a 46.9% car driving test pass rate and ranks 246 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
46.9%
Tests conducted
5,544
National rank
246 / 317
vs national avg
-3.1 pts
How Pontefract compares
At 46.9%, Pontefract is 3.1 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 246 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.
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Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Pontefract in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | Mitcham (London) | 47.0% | 15,046 |
| 244 | Southend-on-Sea | 47.0% | 7,526 |
| 245 | Loughton (London) | 47.0% | 7,376 |
| 247 | Chadderton | 46.8% | 15,988 |
| 248 | Wood Green (London) | 46.8% | 11,379 |
| 249 | Birmingham (Kings Heath) | 46.8% | 9,072 |
Frequently asked questions about Pontefract test centre
What is the pass rate at Pontefract test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Pontefract was 46.9% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 5,544 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.1 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Pontefract rank against other UK test centres?
Pontefract ranks 246 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 Pontefract?
5,544 car practical driving tests were conducted at Pontefract during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Pontefract?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Pontefract (46.9%) include Southend-on-Sea, Loughton (London), Chadderton, Wood Green (London). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Pontefract?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Pontefract. Its 46.9% 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.
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