Ipswich Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Ipswich Test Centre

    The Ipswich Driving Test Centre is situated at Wentworth Road, Ransomes Industrial Estate, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9SW. This purpose-built facility offers a practical testing environment for learner drivers in the Ipswich area. Test routes from this centre typically encompass a diverse range of road conditions, including residential streets, busy urban roads, and potentially some faster dual carriageways leading to and from the industrial estate. Examiners will assess a candidate's ability to handle various traffic situations, negotiate junctions, and demonstrate safe driving practices across different speed limits. Expect to encounter several types of roundabouts, from mini-roundabouts in residential zones to larger, multi-lane roundabouts on main thoroughfares. The test centre's location within an industrial estate means a strong likelihood of encountering large vehicles and complex entry/exit points, requiring careful observation and judgement. While specific pass rates fluctuate annually, Ipswich generally reflects the national average, indicating a standard level of difficulty for the practical driving examination. Learners should prepare thoroughly for a comprehensive assessment of their driving skills in a varied Ipswich environment.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Ipswich

    Driving test cancellations at Ipswich often become available due to rescheduling or unforeseen circumstances. Securing an earlier test can be challenging without constant vigilance, as new slots are quickly booked. Find Me A Driving Test actively monitors the DVSA booking system 24/7 for Ipswich Driving Test Centre. This continuous scanning helps learners in the area find and book cancellations as soon as they appear, significantly increasing the chances of securing an earlier test date and avoiding long waits.

    Pass rate trend at Ipswich

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Ipswich has improved, moving from 47.7% to 63.1% (up 15.4 percentage points). It peaked at 63.1% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 47.6% in 2008-09, with a long-run average of 56.7%. 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 63.1%
    2023-24 59.9%
    2022-23 61.8%
    2021-22 58.5%
    2020-21 61.7%
    2019-20 57.2%
    2018-19 60.1%
    2017-18 59.4%
    2016-17 61.2%
    2015-16 55.7%
    2014-15 55.2%
    2013-14 58.4%
    2012-13 54.4%
    2011-12 54.3%
    2009-10 48.4%
    2008-09 47.6%
    2007-08 47.7%

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