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Driving Test Pass Rates in Grantham

Grantham has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 58.1% 9.4 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Pass rates across its centres run from 58.1% to 58.1%. The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
2
in Grantham
Avg car pass rate
58.1%
+9.4 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
46.7K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Grantham

Grantham (Somerby) is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Grantham, with a current pass rate of 58.1% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 58.1%, 9.4 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 46.7K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Grantham vs the UK average

Grantham
volume-weighted average
58.1%
+9.4 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Grantham above the UK average pass rate by 9.4 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 Grantham

Highest pass rate
1
Grantham (Somerby)
6.0K tests (2024-25), #70
58.1%

Pass rate by gender across Grantham

Male pass rate
54.6%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
49.4%
weighted city average

Across Grantham's test centres, men pass at 54.6% and women at 49.4% a gender gap of 5.2 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
45.0K tests on record
Grantham (Somerby)
6.0K tests in 2024-25
58.1%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
1.7K tests on record
Grantham (Somerby)
657 tests in 2024-25, low sample
81.9%

All test centres in Grantham

01
Grantham (Somerby)
45.0K tests, Car, National rank #70
58.1%
pass
02
Grantham (Somerby)
Low sample
1.7K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #17
81.9%
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 Grantham?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Grantham, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Grantham?
Across Grantham's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 58.1%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Grantham above the UK average by 9.4 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Grantham?
Grantham (Somerby) has the highest pass rate in Grantham at 58.1% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 6.0K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Grantham?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Grantham, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Grantham centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Grantham (Somerby) has the highest first-time pass rate in Grantham at 59.8% (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 Grantham?
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 Grantham?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Grantham 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 Grantham?
Not always. Smaller centres in Grantham 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. 24.8K passes recorded across 2 Grantham centres.