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Driving Test Pass Rates in Barnstaple

Barnstaple has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 54.7% 6 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
1
in Barnstaple
Avg car pass rate
54.7%
+6 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
53.0K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Barnstaple

Barnstaple is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Barnstaple, with a current pass rate of 54.7% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 54.7%, 6 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 53.0K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Barnstaple vs the UK average

Barnstaple
volume-weighted average
54.7%
+6 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Barnstaple above the UK average pass rate by 6 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

Easiest & hardest centres in Barnstaple

Highest pass rate
1
Barnstaple
3.6K tests (2024-25), #105
54.7%

Pass rate by gender across Barnstaple

Male pass rate
57.4%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
48.5%
weighted city average

Across Barnstaple's test centres, men pass at 57.4% and women at 48.5% a gender gap of 8.9 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
52.1K tests on record
Barnstaple
3.6K tests in 2024-25
54.7%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
892 tests on record
Barnstaple
892 tests in 2023-24, low sample
83.3%

All test centres in Barnstaple

01
Barnstaple
52.1K tests, Car, National rank #105
54.7%
pass
02
Barnstaple
Low sample
892 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #12
83.3%
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 Barnstaple?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Barnstaple, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Barnstaple?
Across Barnstaple's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 54.7%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Barnstaple above the UK average by 6 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Barnstaple?
Barnstaple has the highest pass rate in Barnstaple at 54.7% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 3.6K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Barnstaple?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Barnstaple, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Barnstaple centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Barnstaple has the highest first-time pass rate in Barnstaple at 53.5% (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 Barnstaple?
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 Barnstaple?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple?
Not always. Smaller centres in Barnstaple 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. 28.2K passes recorded across 1 Barnstaple centre.