Barnstaple
The Barnstaple driving test centre is located in Barnstaple, England. Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.
How Barnstaple compares
Barnstaple performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.
Yearly trend
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about Barnstaple
- Pass rates at Barnstaple run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
- The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
- This is a lower-volume centre (892 tests on record) — pass rates can fluctuate more year to year than at busy urban centres because of smaller sample sizes.
- Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Barnstaple?
The current overall pass rate at Barnstaple driving test centre is 83.3%, based on 892 tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.
Is Barnstaple an easy or hard test centre?
Barnstaple is ranked #8 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 83.3% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Barnstaple compare to the UK average?
Barnstaple's pass rate is 35.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Barnstaple?
Barnstaple has recorded 892 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 743 passed and 149 failed.
Where can I see Barnstaple on a map?
Open the interactive map to see Barnstaple alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.
Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.