Stafford Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Staffordshire.

    About Stafford Test Centre

    The Stafford Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at a multi-purpose government building, easily accessible for candidates throughout Staffordshire. Test routes from Stafford typically incorporate a diverse range of road conditions. This includes navigating the town's urban areas, featuring various junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings that assess a driver's hazard perception and independent driving skills. Examiners also frequently utilise routes that venture onto rural roads surrounding Stafford, demanding adept control at higher speeds and awareness of country-specific hazards. These routes are designed to comprehensively evaluate a candidate's ability to adapt to different driving environments. While specific pass rates fluctuate, Stafford generally maintains a pass rate in line with the national average, suggesting a fair and consistent testing environment for all learners.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Stafford

    Securing an earlier driving test at Stafford can be challenging due to high demand. Finding cancellations often requires persistent checking of the DVSA website. Find Me A Driving Test offers a service to automatically scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations at Stafford. This significantly increases your chances of finding an earlier test slot, allowing you to book it promptly once available. Our service aims to alleviate the stress of constantly monitoring for openings, providing a more efficient way to secure your desired test date at Stafford.

    Pass rate trend at Stafford

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Stafford has remained broadly stable, moving from 45.7% to 46.1% (up 0.4 percentage points). It peaked at 55.1% in 2012-13 and was lowest at 45.7% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 49.6%. 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 46.1%
    2023-24 47.9%
    2022-23 47.7%
    2021-22 46.2%
    2020-21 49.1%
    2019-20 50.7%
    2018-19 50.8%
    2017-18 49.6%
    2016-17 49.7%
    2015-16 49.7%
    2014-15 50.5%
    2013-14 54%
    2012-13 55.1%
    2011-12 52.5%
    2010-11 49.6%
    2009-10 50%
    2008-09 47.6%
    2007-08 45.7%

    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 Stafford to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.