Barnstaple Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Barnstaple Test Centre

    Barnstaple Driving Test Centre is located in the Roundswell Business Park, on the outskirts of Barnstaple. This contemporary facility provides a practical and accessible setting for candidates undertaking their driving tests in North Devon. The centre's location means test routes will encompass a variety of road types, from the often bustling urban streets within Barnstaple itself, including areas around the town centre and residential zones, to the faster-paced A-roads such as the A361 and A39. Learners should anticipate navigating diverse traffic conditions, roundabouts, and crossroads. Specific challenges may include the approach to and exit from the business park, as well as maintaining appropriate speeds on dual carriageways. The pass rate for Barnstaple typically hovers around the national average, suggesting a fair but thorough assessment of driving competency in this region.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Barnstaple

    For learners seeking an earlier driving test date at Barnstaple, cancellations can become available due to rescheduling by other candidates. These highly sought-after slots can appear at any time, making consistent manual checking challenging. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service to help learners secure these elusive appointments at the Barnstaple Driving Test Centre. Our system continuously scans the DVSA website 24/7, immediately notifying you of any new cancellations that match your criteria, significantly increasing your chances of booking a sooner test.

    Pass rate trend at Barnstaple

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Barnstaple has improved, moving from 46.8% to 54.7% (up 7.9 percentage points). It peaked at 59.9% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 46.5% in 2016-17, with a long-run average of 53.2%. 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 54.7%
    2023-24 54.9%
    2022-23 54.3%
    2021-22 55.3%
    2020-21 59.9%
    2019-20 54.3%
    2018-19 53.9%
    2017-18 46.6%
    2016-17 46.5%
    2015-16 52.6%
    2014-15 56.2%
    2013-14 55.2%
    2012-13 56.4%
    2011-12 53.6%
    2010-11 52.7%
    2009-10 53%
    2008-09 51.6%
    2007-08 46.8%

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