Skegness Driving Test Pass Rate
The Skegness driving test centre recorded a 55.9% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 2,078 tests — that is 5.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Skegness has a 55.9% car driving test pass rate and ranks 101 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
55.9%
Tests conducted
2,078
National rank
101 / 317
vs national avg
+5.9 pts
How Skegness compares
At 55.9%, Skegness is 5.9 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 101 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 Skegness in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Bradford (Heaton) | 56.1% | 8,354 |
| 99 | Bredbury (Manchester) | 56.0% | 10,636 |
| 100 | Herne Bay | 55.9% | 10,674 |
| 102 | Orkney | 55.9% | 320 |
| 103 | Irvine | 55.7% | 4,941 |
| 104 | Livingston | 55.7% | 2,997 |
Frequently asked questions about Skegness test centre
What is the pass rate at Skegness test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Skegness was 55.9% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 2,078 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 5.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Skegness rank against other UK test centres?
Skegness ranks 101 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 Skegness?
2,078 car practical driving tests were conducted at Skegness during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Skegness?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Skegness (55.9%) include Bredbury (Manchester), Herne Bay, Orkney, Irvine. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Skegness?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Skegness. Its 55.9% 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.