Cheltenham Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Cheltenham Test Centre

    The Cheltenham Driving Test Centre is conveniently located on the northern side of Cheltenham, on Stoke Orchard Road, making it easily accessible from various parts of the town and surrounding areas. This purpose-built centre offers a range of test routes designed to assess a learner's ability to navigate diverse road conditions. These routes typically incorporate a mix of urban and semi-rural driving, presenting scenarios such as busy town grids, residential streets with parked cars, and roads with varying speed limits. Candidates can anticipate encountering common challenges like complex roundabouts, crossroads, and pedestrian crossings. Many routes will also involve navigating areas with moderate traffic flow, reflective of real-world driving environments. The test centre's location allows examiners to assess independent driving skills effectively over a varied course. Examiners will be looking for a high level of hazard perception and confident control of the vehicle throughout the test.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Cheltenham

    Securing an earlier driving test at the Cheltenham centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners frequently face long waiting times for available slots. However, cancellations do occur, offering opportunities for those ready to take their test sooner. Find Me A Driving Test actively scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test slots and cancellations at the Cheltenham test centre. This service significantly increases your chances of finding an earlier booking by notifying you immediately when a suitable test becomes available. Stay proactive and be prepared to book quickly.

    Pass rate trend at Cheltenham

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Cheltenham has declined, moving from 51.3% to 46.7% (down 4.6 percentage points). It peaked at 51.3% in 2007-08 and was lowest at 39.4% in 2015-16, with a long-run average of 46%. 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 46.7%
    2023-24 46.3%
    2022-23 44.8%
    2021-22 50.1%
    2020-21 50%
    2019-20 46.9%
    2018-19 43.6%
    2017-18 46.3%
    2016-17 43.5%
    2015-16 39.4%
    2014-15 39.9%
    2013-14 42.4%
    2012-13 45.2%
    2011-12 48.3%
    2010-11 47.9%
    2009-10 49.2%
    2008-09 47.1%
    2007-08 51.3%

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