Stafford Driving Test Pass Rate
The Stafford driving test centre recorded a 45.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 5,365 tests — that is 4.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Stafford has a 45.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 264 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
45.8%
Tests conducted
5,365
National rank
264 / 317
vs national avg
-4.2 pts
How Stafford compares
At 45.8%, Stafford is 4.2 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 264 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 Stafford in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | Ashford (Kent) | 46.2% | 5,475 |
| 262 | Enfield (Brancroft Way) | 46.1% | 362 |
| 263 | Heckmondwike | 45.8% | 5,471 |
| 265 | Canterbury | 45.8% | 4,670 |
| 266 | Inverness (Longman Drive) | 45.8% | 3,252 |
| 267 | Burgess Hill | 45.5% | 11,237 |
Frequently asked questions about Stafford test centre
What is the pass rate at Stafford test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Stafford was 45.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 5,365 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 4.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Stafford rank against other UK test centres?
Stafford ranks 264 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 Stafford?
5,365 car practical driving tests were conducted at Stafford during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Stafford?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Stafford (45.8%) include Enfield (Brancroft Way), Heckmondwike, Canterbury, Inverness (Longman Drive). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Stafford?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Stafford. Its 45.8% 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.