Alnwick Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Alnwick Test Centre

    Alnwick Driving Test Centre is situated in Roxburgh House on Green Batt, placing it centrally within the historic market town of Alnwick, Northumberland. This location suggests a varied test route environment that will likely encompass both urban and semi-rural driving conditions. Learners can anticipate navigating through Alnwick's town centre, which features a mix of historic streets, residential areas, and potentially some roads with varying speed limits. The presence of the iconic Alnwick Castle and Gardens nearby may influence route planning, with examiners assessing candidates' ability to handle local traffic flows and pedestrian activity. Given Northumberland's rural aspects, routes might also include brief excursions onto country roads, testing hazard perception and control at higher speeds. The 2023 pass rate for Alnwick stands at 55.66%, which is broadly consistent with the national average, indicating a fair but thorough assessment of driving skills.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Alnwick

    Finding a driving test cancellation can significantly reduce your waiting time, and Alnwick Driving Test Centre is no exception. Due to high demand, securing an earlier test can be challenging. Learners seeking cancellations at Alnwick should be persistent in checking the DVSA website. Alternatively, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7, alerting you to new openings as soon as they become available. This can be a highly effective way to book an earlier driving test at Alnwick Driving Test Centre.

    Pass rate trend at Alnwick

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Alnwick has remained broadly stable, moving from 51% to 51% (level 0 percentage points). It peaked at 69.5% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 48.4% in 2009-10, with a long-run average of 60.2%. 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%
    2023-24 55%
    2022-23 68.7%
    2021-22 65.1%
    2020-21 69.5%
    2019-20 63.6%
    2018-19 64.3%
    2017-18 63.5%
    2016-17 67%
    2015-16 60.3%
    2014-15 61.9%
    2013-14 64.4%
    2012-13 57.5%
    2011-12 60.1%
    2009-10 48.4%
    2008-09 51.3%
    2007-08 51%

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