Barrow In Furness Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Barrow In Furness Test Centre

    The Barrow In Furness Driving Test Centre is located at Trinity Enterprise Centre, Unit 11 Ironworks Road, LA14 2PN. This location places it amongst a mix of industrial and commercial areas, which suggests test routes will likely feature a variety of road conditions. Learners can anticipate navigating through urban environments, potentially encountering busy junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings. The test area may also extend to quieter residential streets, requiring precision in manoeuvres such as parallel parking or reversing around a corner. The centre's pass rate of 66.5% for 2023/24 is significantly above the national average, indicating that learners in this area are well-prepared for their tests. This could be attributed to the quality of local instruction or the nature of the test routes themselves, which provide a comprehensive assessment of driving skills without being overly complex. Candidates should focus on honing their observational skills and ability to react to diverse traffic scenarios.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Barrow In Furness

    Finding driving test cancellations at the Barrow In Furness centre provides an opportunity for earlier test dates. Due to high demand, securing a slot can be challenging. Learners often benefit from services that monitor the DVSA website for available slots. Find Me A Driving Test scans the DVSA booking system 24/7, alerting you to new cancellations as they appear for the Barrow In Furness centre. This can significantly reduce waiting times and allow you to book a test sooner than originally anticipated, helping you get on the road faster.

    Pass rate trend at Barrow In Furness

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Barrow In Furness has improved, moving from 47.1% to 61.9% (up 14.8 percentage points). It peaked at 68.3% in 2013-14 and was lowest at 47.1% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 60%. 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 61.9%
    2023-24 66.3%
    2022-23 64.8%
    2021-22 58.7%
    2020-21 64.4%
    2019-20 56.4%
    2018-19 54.1%
    2017-18 53.6%
    2016-17 56.5%
    2015-16 67.2%
    2014-15 66.6%
    2013-14 68.3%
    2012-13 66.7%
    2011-12 62.7%
    2010-11 54.9%
    2009-10 55.6%
    2008-09 54.6%
    2007-08 47.1%

    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 Barrow In Furness to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.