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Driving Test Pass Rates in Barnsley

Barnsley has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 52.2% 3.5 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
1
in Barnsley
Avg car pass rate
52.2%
+3.5 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
100.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Barnsley

Barnsley is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Barnsley, with a current pass rate of 52.2% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 52.2%, 3.5 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 100.8K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Barnsley vs the UK average

Barnsley
volume-weighted average
52.2%
+3.5 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Barnsley above the UK average pass rate by 3.5 percentage points. Pass rates in Barnsley run slightly ahead of the UK norm, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions.

Easiest & hardest centres in Barnsley

Highest pass rate
1
Barnsley
7.8K tests (2024-25), #128
52.2%

Pass rate by gender across Barnsley

Male pass rate
50.6%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
43.2%
weighted city average

Across Barnsley's test centres, men pass at 50.6% and women at 43.2% a gender gap of 7.4 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Barnsley

01
Barnsley
100.8K tests, Car, National rank #128
52.2%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Barnsley?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Barnsley, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Barnsley?
Across Barnsley's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 52.2%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Barnsley above the UK average by 3.5 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Barnsley?
Barnsley has the highest pass rate in Barnsley at 52.2% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 7.8K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Barnsley?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Barnsley, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Barnsley centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Barnsley has the highest first-time pass rate in Barnsley at 52.2% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Barnsley?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Barnsley?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Barnsley is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Barnsley?
Not always. Smaller centres in Barnsley can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 47.1K passes recorded across 1 Barnsley centre.