Birmingham (Kings Heath) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Birmingham (Kings Heath) Test Centre

    The Birmingham (Kings Heath) Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at 955 Alcester Road South in West Midlands, with the postcode B14 5JA. This location presents a diverse range of driving conditions for test candidates. Learners can expect to navigate through varied test routes that encompass busy urban roads, quieter residential streets, and potentially some faster-flowing A-roads. This mix is designed to assess a driver's ability to handle different traffic scenarios and road types effectively. With a reported pass rate of 47% in 2025, this centre sits slightly below the national average. This pass rate suggests that candidates should arrive well-prepared and have thorough experience across a variety of road environments to maximise their chances of success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Birmingham (Kings Heath)

    Finding driving test cancellations at Birmingham (Kings Heath) can significantly reduce waiting times for a test. Due to high demand, securing an earlier test slot often requires constant vigilance for new openings. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service that scans the DVSA booking system 24/7 for cancellations specifically at the Birmingham (Kings Heath) Driving Test Centre. This service aims to notify you promptly of any available slots, increasing your chances of booking a sooner test.

    Pass rate trend at Birmingham (Kings Heath)

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Birmingham (Kings Heath) has improved, moving from 30.1% to 47% (up 16.9 percentage points). It peaked at 47% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 30.1% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 41.1%. 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%
    2023-24 44.5%
    2022-23 44.2%
    2021-22 39.1%
    2020-21 43.6%
    2019-20 41.9%
    2018-19 39.1%
    2017-18 41.9%
    2016-17 40.9%
    2015-16 41.6%
    2014-15 40.5%
    2013-14 40.5%
    2012-13 42.5%
    2011-12 41.8%
    2010-11 42.5%
    2009-10 41%
    2008-09 37.4%
    2007-08 30.1%

    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 Birmingham (Kings Heath) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.