Featherstone Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in West Yorkshire.

    About Featherstone Test Centre

    The Featherstone Driving Test Centre is situated in West Yorkshire, bringing a mix of urban and semi-rural driving experiences to test candidates. Located at Unit 20, Holme Lea Park, Featherstone, WF7 5DE, the centre's surroundings offer a diverse range of road conditions. Test routes typically incorporate busy town roads, residential streets, and potentially some faster A-roads, allowing examiners to thoroughly assess a candidate's ability to handle various traffic scenarios and speed limits. Learners can expect to navigate complex junctions, roundabouts, and practise their independent driving skills. The test routes are designed to be challenging but fair, reflecting real-world driving. Although specific pass rates fluctuate, preparing for a mix of road types and potential hazards common in West Yorkshire is crucial for success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Featherstone

    Finding driving test cancellations at Featherstone Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new cancellations at the Featherstone centre. This significantly increases the chances of securing an earlier test date. By monitoring the system constantly, these services can alert you as soon as a suitable slot becomes available, helping you avoid lengthy delays in obtaining your driving licence.

    Pass rate trend at Featherstone

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Featherstone, from 2014-15 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2014-15 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Featherstone has declined, moving from 46.8% to 34.1% (down 12.7 percentage points). It peaked at 46.8% in 2014-15 and was lowest at 33.6% in 2023-24, with a long-run average of 40.1%. 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 34.1%
    2023-24 33.6%
    2022-23 38.5%
    2021-22 37.8%
    2020-21 42%
    2019-20 38%
    2018-19 38.3%
    2017-18 40.2%
    2016-17 45.6%
    2015-16 46.5%
    2014-15 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 Featherstone to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.