Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Sheffield (Middlewood Road) driving test centre recorded a 48.7% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 10,442 tests — that is 1.3 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Sheffield (Middlewood Road) has a 48.7% car driving test pass rate and ranks 221 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
48.7%
Tests conducted
10,442
National rank
221 / 317
vs national avg
-1.3 pts
How Sheffield (Middlewood Road) compares
At 48.7%, Sheffield (Middlewood Road) is 1.3 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 221 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 Sheffield (Middlewood Road) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Newport (Gwent) | 48.9% | 8,227 |
| 219 | Telford | 48.9% | 4,963 |
| 220 | Perth (Arran Road) | 48.8% | 2,642 |
| 222 | Paisley | 48.6% | 7,912 |
| 223 | Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 48.5% | 16,133 |
| 224 | Warwick (Wedgenock House) | 48.5% | 15,070 |
Frequently asked questions about Sheffield (Middlewood Road) test centre
What is the pass rate at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) was 48.7% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 10,442 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.3 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Sheffield (Middlewood Road) rank against other UK test centres?
Sheffield (Middlewood Road) ranks 221 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 Sheffield (Middlewood Road)?
10,442 car practical driving tests were conducted at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Sheffield (Middlewood Road)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Sheffield (Middlewood Road) (48.7%) include Telford, Perth (Arran Road), Paisley, Birmingham (Kingstanding). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Sheffield (Middlewood Road)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Sheffield (Middlewood Road). Its 48.7% 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.