Driving Test Pass Rates in Manchester Square
Manchester Square has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 66.5% — 18.5 pp above the UK national average of 48%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.
About Manchester Square
Manchester Square is a English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 2.8K tests on record — every result tracked here is sourced from the DVSA's quarterly statistical release and aggregated to give a like-for-like view of how each centre performs.
As a whole, Manchester Square runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city pass rate of 66.5% is 18.5 percentage points above the 48% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.
Wallace (Slough) is the only centre in Manchester Square, with a current pass rate of 66.5%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Manchester Square test routes — not just generic local roads — is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.
Manchester Square vs the UK average
Manchester Square above the UK average pass rate by 18.5 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 Manchester Square
Pass rate by gender across Manchester Square
Across Manchester Square's test centres, men pass at 66.1% and women at 74.7% — a gender gap of 8.6 percentage points in favour of female candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.
All test centres in Manchester Square
About these statistics
Pass rates shown above are aggregated across all available years of DVSA quarterly statistical data for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city — larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 500 tests on record 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 Manchester Square?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Manchester Square, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Manchester Square?
Across the 1 test centre in Manchester Square, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 66.5% — compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts Manchester Square above the UK average by 18.5 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Manchester Square?
Wallace (Slough) currently has the highest pass rate in Manchester Square at 66.5%, based on 2.8K recorded tests.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Manchester Square?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Manchester Square — the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Manchester Square centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Wallace (Slough) has the highest first-time pass rate in Manchester Square at 0%. 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 Manchester Square?
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 Manchester Square?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Manchester Square 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 Manchester Square?
Not always. Smaller centres in Manchester Square can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes — centres with fewer than 500 tests on record 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 License v3.0. 1.9K passes recorded across 1 Manchester Square centre. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.