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Driving Test Pass Rates in Pontefract

Pontefract has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 47.8% 0.9 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.Read on for the centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split, first-time pass rates and how Pontefract compares with the UK national average.

Centres
1
in Pontefract
Avg car pass rate
47.8%
-0.9 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
97.7K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Pontefract

Pontefract is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Pontefract, with a current pass rate of 47.8% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 47.8%, 0.9 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 97.7K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Pontefract vs the UK average

Pontefract
volume-weighted average
47.8%
-0.9 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Pontefract below the UK average pass rate by 0.9 percentage points. Pass rates in Pontefract sit close to the UK norm; candidates here can expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Pontefract

Highest pass rate
1
Pontefract
4.9K tests (2024-25), #226
47.8%

Pass rate by gender across Pontefract

Male pass rate
48.3%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
40.9%
weighted city average

Across Pontefract's test centres, men pass at 48.3% and women at 40.9% 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 Pontefract

01
Pontefract
97.7K tests, Car, National rank #226
47.8%
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 Pontefract?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Pontefract, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Pontefract?
Across Pontefract's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 47.8%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Pontefract below the UK average by 0.9 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Pontefract?
Pontefract has the highest pass rate in Pontefract at 47.8% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 4.9K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Pontefract?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Pontefract, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Pontefract centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Pontefract has the highest first-time pass rate in Pontefract at 46.9% (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 Pontefract?
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 Pontefract?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Pontefract 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 Pontefract?
Not always. Smaller centres in Pontefract 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. 43.3K passes recorded across 1 Pontefract centre.