Rotherham Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in South Yorkshire.

    About Rotherham Test Centre

    ### Your Rotherham Driving Test Centre Guide The Rotherham Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at Mangham Way, Barbot Hall Industrial Estate, Rotherham, S61 4RJ. This South Yorkshire centre offers a diverse testing environment, presenting learners with a valuable mix of urban and semi-rural roads. Test routes frequently include high-traffic areas, requiring strong hazard perception and clutch control. Expect to navigate a variety of junctions, from complex multi-lane roundabouts to quieter residential streets where anticipating parked cars and pedestrian crossings is vital. The centre is situated near busy industrial estates, offering scenarios with large vehicles and different road markings. Understanding these varied conditions is key to success. Historically, pass rates at Rotherham generally align with the national average, suggesting a fair and consistent testing environment. This indicates that while the routes assess a broad range of driving skills, thorough preparation using a local instructor who knows these routes well can significantly boost your chances of passing.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Rotherham

    Found a test at Rotherham Driving Test Centre but it's not soon enough? Driving test cancellations can become available at short notice. Instead of constantly checking the DVSA website yourself, consider using a service like Find Me A Driving Test. We scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new test slots and cancellations at Rotherham, notifying you as soon as one that fits your preferences becomes available. Booking a cancellation can help you secure an earlier test date and avoid delays in getting your licence.

    Pass rate trend at Rotherham

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Rotherham, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Rotherham has improved, moving from 37.1% to 51.3% (up 14.2 percentage points). It peaked at 51.4% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 37.1% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 47.3%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 51.3%
    2023-24 51.4%
    2022-23 47.8%
    2021-22 51.4%
    2020-21 50.8%
    2019-20 49.4%
    2018-19 46.2%
    2017-18 46.3%
    2016-17 48.5%
    2015-16 48.1%
    2014-15 46.5%
    2013-14 49.7%
    2012-13 46.1%
    2011-12 45.1%
    2009-10 44%
    2008-09 45.2%
    2007-08 37.1%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Rotherham to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.