Theory test centres: highest and lowest pass rates
Ranked by pass rate, using centres with at least 2,000 tests so the figures are reliable.
Highest pass rates: theory test
| # | Centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guildford | 54.0% | 14,826 |
| 2 | Royal Tunbridge Wells | 53.6% | 9,660 |
| 3 | Cambridge | 52.8% | 25,043 |
| 4 | Brighton | 52.4% | 18,387 |
| 5 | Blandford Forum | 52.4% | 2,047 |
| 6 | Southwark | 52.0% | 68,847 |
| 7 | Morden | 51.7% | 42,181 |
| 8 | Harrogate | 51.3% | 7,802 |
| 9 | Kendal | 51.2% | 4,348 |
| 10 | Exeter | 50.6% | 13,994 |
Lowest pass rates: theory test
| # | Centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 37.6% | 42,749 |
| 2 | Uxbridge | 38.1% | 83,604 |
| 3 | Dudley | 40.0% | 28,272 |
| 4 | Ilford | 40.2% | 92,249 |
| 5 | Wolverhampton | 40.3% | 36,811 |
| 6 | Boston | 40.4% | 7,094 |
| 7 | Leicester | 40.4% | 61,224 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 40.6% | 78,958 |
| 9 | Haverfordwest | 40.8% | 4,177 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough | 40.9% | 34,351 |
A higher pass rate does not always mean an easier test. Data: DVSA, published on gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0.