Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) driving test centre recorded a 41.6% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 6,646 tests — that is 8.4 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) has a 41.6% car driving test pass rate and ranks 295 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
41.6%
Tests conducted
6,646
National rank
295 / 317
vs national avg
-8.4 pts
How Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) compares
At 41.6%, Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) is 8.4 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 295 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 Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | Elgin | 42.3% | 2,934 |
| 293 | Hamilton | 42.0% | 6,112 |
| 294 | Greenock | 41.7% | 3,547 |
| 296 | Edinburgh (Currie) | 41.6% | 6,202 |
| 297 | Greenford (Horsenden Lane) | 41.4% | 7,222 |
| 298 | Banbury | 41.3% | 9,069 |
Frequently asked questions about Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) test centre
What is the pass rate at Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) was 41.6% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 6,646 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 8.4 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) rank against other UK test centres?
Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) ranks 295 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 Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)?
6,646 car practical driving tests were conducted at Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) (41.6%) include Hamilton, Greenock, Edinburgh (Currie), Greenford (Horsenden Lane). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme). Its 41.6% 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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