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Driving Test Pass Rates in Chippenham

Chippenham has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 50.6% 1.9 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split and the first-time pass rate are all set out below.

Centres
1
in Chippenham
Avg car pass rate
50.6%
+1.9 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
107.4K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Chippenham

Chippenham is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Chippenham, with a current pass rate of 50.6% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 50.6%, 1.9 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 107.4K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Chippenham vs the UK average

Chippenham
volume-weighted average
50.6%
+1.9 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Chippenham above the UK average pass rate by 1.9 percentage points. Pass rates in Chippenham run slightly ahead of the UK norm, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions.

Easiest & hardest centres in Chippenham

Highest pass rate
1
Chippenham
7.6K tests (2024-25), #161
50.6%

Pass rate by gender across Chippenham

Male pass rate
51.2%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
47.2%
weighted city average

Across Chippenham's test centres, men pass at 51.2% and women at 47.2% a gender gap of 4 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Chippenham

01
Chippenham
107.4K tests, Car, National rank #161
50.6%
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 Chippenham?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Chippenham, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Chippenham?
Across Chippenham's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 50.6%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Chippenham above the UK average by 1.9 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Chippenham?
Chippenham has the highest pass rate in Chippenham at 50.6% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 7.6K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Chippenham?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Chippenham, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Chippenham centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Chippenham has the highest first-time pass rate in Chippenham at 48.9% (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 Chippenham?
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 Chippenham?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Chippenham 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 Chippenham?
Not always. Smaller centres in Chippenham 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. 52.9K passes recorded across 1 Chippenham centre.