Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Test Centre

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

    About Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Test Centre

    The Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Driving Test Centre is situated in the northern part of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, offering a diverse range of driving conditions for practical tests. Located at 50 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 4HA, the centre provides convenient access for learners across the city and surrounding areas. Test routes from this centre commonly incorporate varied road types, from the busy urban streets around Hillsborough and Middlewood, featuring complex junctions and heavy traffic, to quieter residential areas that demand keen observation and hazard perception. Candidates should also anticipate navigating challenging features such as roundabouts of varying sizes, pedestrian crossings, and differing speed limits, requiring adaptability and precision. The test routes are designed to comprehensively assess a learner's ability to drive safely and independently in various real-world scenarios. While the specific pass rate for this individual centre isn't publicly available, national averages suggest that thorough preparation across all these road conditions is key to success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Sheffield (Middlewood Road)

    Finding driving test cancellations at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA system 24/7 for new cancellations as they appear. This dedicated monitoring significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test slot at Sheffield (Middlewood Road), helping you avoid extended delays and potentially getting you on the road sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Sheffield (Middlewood Road)

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) has remained broadly stable, moving from 48.5% to 47.5% (down 1 percentage points). It peaked at 53.4% in 2013-14 and was lowest at 42.4% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 47.7%. 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 47.5%
    2023-24 42.7%
    2022-23 43.7%
    2021-22 45.9%
    2020-21 46.4%
    2019-20 43.2%
    2018-19 42.4%
    2017-18 46.4%
    2016-17 50%
    2015-16 50.8%
    2014-15 51.4%
    2013-14 53.4%
    2012-13 50.5%
    2011-12 49.7%
    2010-11 46.9%
    2009-10 48.1%
    2008-09 51.2%
    2007-08 48.5%

    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 Sheffield (Middlewood Road) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.