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HGV/LGV Test Centre, England

Data Academy Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CKirby FrithLE3 1TRHigh pass rate

Data Academy in Kirby Frith records a 59% pass rate against a UK average of 60.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

Pass rate (2024-25)
59%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.1K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#74
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Data Academy sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 41%, rank #74 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is DRIVER TRAINING (WALES), about 33.1 miles away.

DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)Best nearby
33.1 mi away
83.5%
+24.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

59%passed
failed41%

All-time 2.5K passed, 1.6K failed, 4.1K total

How Data Academy compares

Data Academy
59%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-1.2 pp

Data Academy is 1.2 points behind the national figure and ranked 74 of 124 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where Data Academy ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 41%
Data Academy sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#74
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Data Academy points down: 64.4% in 2017-18 against 52.3% now, a 12.1-point slide, though 2019-20 showed what the routes allow at 66.8%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 7.5 pp
Male59.4%
0%100%
Female66.9%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
8 to 12 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~11
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Data Academy would typically wait around 8 to 12 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Data Academy
Kirby Frith
City of Leicester
LE3 1TR
England

Tests offered at Data Academy

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode LE3 1TR.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode LE3 1TR, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at LE3 1TR, that's Data Academy in Kirby Frith, City of Leicester. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 4.1K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Data Academy runs at a lower volume than the major metro centres, which means the data on this page rewards looking at the long-run trend rather than any single quarter.

Rank: #74 of 124. Pass rate: 59%. UK average: 60.2%. That's a lower half centre by the DVSA's own published figures. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Data Academy in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Data Academy

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Data Academy. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • Ask any instructor working Data Academy about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Data Academy. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.
The morning of the test

Whether you pass at Data Academy is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and mirrors, change direction is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

A fair amount of what goes wrong is settled before the engine starts: the documents, the car, the 2 vehicle safety questions and whichever habit you have not drilled, mirrors, change direction being a common one. Working through it as a list beats remembering it in the car park.

Test day readiness checkShow me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?

Verbalise MSM out loud on every lane change for two full lessons. Slow down the sequence so each step is deliberate, then speed it back up while keeping the order. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Leicester LGV
3.3 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #120
40.9%
-18.1 pp
Leicester (Cannock Street)
5.9 mi, 12.6K tests, Rank #124
37.9%
-21.1 pp
Watnall
25.8 mi, 22.1K tests, Rank #87
56.9%
-2.1 pp
George Lovatt
22.4 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #49
66.9%
+7.9 pp
DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)Best nearby
33.1 mi, 2.0K tests, Rank #5
83.5%
+24.5 pp
Garretts Green LGV
26.4 mi, 4.6K tests, Rank #123
38.8%
-20.2 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Data Academy until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise attitudeRoad signs

Following distances, courtesy, priority and how to behave around other road users. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

See all centres in Kirby Frith→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Data Academy?
The current pass rate at Data Academy driving test centre is 59%, calculated from 1.1K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 59.9% (from 4.1K tests).
Is Data Academy an easy or hard test centre?
Data Academy is ranked #74 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 59% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Data Academy compare to the UK average?
Data Academy's pass rate is 1.2 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Data Academy is 1.2 points behind the national figure and ranked 74 of 124 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does Data Academy record?
Data Academy has recorded 4.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.5K passed and 1.6K failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Data Academy?
The closest DVSA test centres to Data Academy are Leicester LGV (40.9%), Leicester (Cannock Street) (37.9%), Watnall (56.9%) and George Lovatt (66.9%). Of these, George Lovatt has a higher current pass rate than Data Academy's 59%. Leicester LGV, Leicester (Cannock Street), Watnall sit lower. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Data Academy?
Data Academy currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 8 to 12 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Data Academy and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Data Academy as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Data Academy?
The estimated wait at Data Academy is about 8 to 12 weeks (moderate demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 4.1K lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

DVSA data period: 2024-25.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources