Weston-super-Mare Driving Test Pass Rate
The Weston-super-Mare driving test centre recorded a 61.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,443 tests — that is 11.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Weston-super-Mare has a 61.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 47 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
61.0%
Tests conducted
4,443
National rank
47 / 317
vs national avg
+11.0 pts
How Weston-super-Mare compares
At 61.0%, Weston-super-Mare is 11.0 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 47 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 Weston-super-Mare in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Chichester | 61.6% | 6,672 |
| 45 | Bala | 61.6% | 607 |
| 46 | Ullapool | 61.2% | 49 |
| 48 | Northallerton | 60.4% | 3,244 |
| 49 | Forfar | 60.3% | 667 |
| 50 | Maidstone | 60.2% | 8,053 |
Frequently asked questions about Weston-super-Mare test centre
What is the pass rate at Weston-super-Mare test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Weston-super-Mare was 61.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,443 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 11.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Weston-super-Mare rank against other UK test centres?
Weston-super-Mare ranks 47 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 Weston-super-Mare?
4,443 car practical driving tests were conducted at Weston-super-Mare during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Weston-super-Mare?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Weston-super-Mare (61.0%) include Bala, Ullapool, Northallerton, Forfar. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Weston-super-Mare?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Weston-super-Mare. Its 61.0% 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.