Leamington Spa driving test centre serves Leamington Spa and the surrounding area, recording a pass rate of 55.6% — above the UK national average of 50.1%. Leamington Spa is a traditional market town and the test routes reflect its character — narrow high streets with restricted visibility, sudden transitions from town driving to A-road or rural sections, and occasional agricultural vehicles. The road environment rewards candidates who can adapt quickly across very different driving conditions within a single test.
📍 Test Centre Address
Euston Place
Leamington Spa, CV32 4LN
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Pass Rate at Leamington Spa
The pass rate at Leamington Spa is 55.6%, above the UK national average of 50.1%. A higher pass rate typically reflects a road network where candidates can demonstrate skills clearly — but the DVSA standard is identical everywhere. Do not mistake the pass rate for a measure of examiner leniency.
Among West Midlands test centres, Leamington Spa's 55.6% pass rate places it 11th out of 30 — above Stourbridge (55.1%) and Kidderminster (54.8%), and below Stafford (56.4%) and Solihull (56.2%). The highest in West Midlands is Stone at 63.1%; the lowest is Birmingham North at 40.8%.
Pass rate sourced from DVSA open data (April 2024–March 2025) where available; regional estimates used otherwise. DVSA statistics ↗
Pass Rate Comparison — All West Midlands Test Centres
The table below shows every driving test centre in West Midlands, sorted by pass rate. Leamington Spa is highlighted. All figures are sourced from DVSA open data (April 2024–March 2025) where available.
| Test Centre | Pass Rate | vs UK avg (50.1%) |
|---|---|---|
| Stone | 63.1% | +13% |
| Kenilworth | 61.7% | +11.6% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 60.4% | +10.3% |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 59.2% | +9.1% |
| Lichfield | 58.9% | +8.8% |
| Shrewsbury | 57.9% | +7.8% |
| Sutton Coldfield | 57.4% | +7.3% |
| Bromsgrove | 57.3% | +7.2% |
| Stafford | 56.4% | +6.3% |
| Solihull | 56.2% | +6.1% |
| Leamington Spa ★ | 55.6% | +5.5% |
| Telford | 55.6% | +5.5% |
| Stourbridge | 55.1% | +5% |
| Kidderminster | 54.8% | +4.7% |
| Worcester | 54.1% | +4% |
| Cannock | 53.8% | +3.7% |
| Redditch | 53.7% | +3.6% |
| Rugby | 53.4% | +3.3% |
| Tamworth | 52.8% | +2.7% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 52.4% | +2.3% |
| Halesowen | 51.3% | +1.2% |
| Nuneaton | 50.7% | +0.6% |
| Walsall | 50.3% | +0.2% |
| Wolverhampton | 48.9% | -1.2% |
| Dudley | 46.9% | -3.2% |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 46.8% | -3.3% |
| Coventry | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Garretts Green | 44.7% | -5.4% |
| Birmingham South | 43.1% | -7% |
| Birmingham North | 40.8% | -9.3% |
Test Centres Near Leamington Spa
Learners near Leamington Spa sometimes compare Leamington Spa with nearby test centres before deciding where to book. Pass rates, route types, and waiting times can all differ — the nearest centre is not always the best choice for every candidate.
- Kenilworth driving test centre (4 miles — 61.7% pass rate)
- Coventry driving test centre (7 miles — 46.2% pass rate)
- Stratford-upon-Avon driving test centre (10 miles — 60.4% pass rate)
- Rugby driving test centre (12 miles — 53.4% pass rate)
What to Expect on Test Routes from Leamington Spa
Test routes from Leamington Spa reflect its market town character. The town centre section covers narrow high streets where parked delivery vehicles reduce visibility and road width — a common junction obstruction fault source. Depending on the day, weekly market activity can add pedestrian congestion and restricted access on certain routes.
Most routes from Leamington Spa also include a transition out of town onto A-road or rural sections where the national speed limit applies. The abrupt change in road type — from a slow, cluttered town centre to an open road — is where candidates who have not practised speed limit transitions make the errors that accumulate into a failed test. Farm vehicles, cyclists, and walkers are more common on rural sections than urban-trained candidates expect.
Most Common Fail Reasons at Leamington Spa
The DVSA publishes national fault data but not per-centre breakdowns. The reasons below reflect the national statistics weighted for the road type mix typical of West Midlands test centres like Leamington Spa.
- Junctions — observation: Narrow high street junctions with restricted sightlines due to buildings, parked vehicles, and delivery lorries. Candidates must make a complete, unhurried look before emerging.
- Speed — road type transition: Failing to adjust speed promptly when leaving the town and entering A-road or rural sections, or not reducing speed early enough when returning to the 30mph zone.
- Road positioning: Positioning errors on narrow town centre streets where passing parked cars requires moving towards the centre line and re-positioning safely afterwards.
- Response to hazards: Not responding early to agricultural vehicles, cyclists without lights, or pedestrians walking on rural sections of the route.
- Mirrors — change direction: Failing to check mirrors before turning in town centre areas where the road layout forces last-minute direction changes.
Full breakdown: The 10 Most Common Driving Test Fails →
Booking Your Test at Leamington Spa
Book your practical driving test at Leamington Spa through the official DVSA service. You will need your provisional driving licence number and a debit or credit card. The current fee is £62 for weekday tests and £75 for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Your theory test certificate must be valid when you book — theory passes expire two years from the test date. Check yours before starting a booking.
Slots at Leamington Spa fill quickly during summer and post-lockdown periods. If your preferred date is unavailable, set a DVSA cancellation alert — slots often appear at short notice when candidates cancel.
Find a Driving Instructor Near Leamington Spa
Leamington Spa's 55.6% pass rate is above the national average — but that doesn't mean preparation matters less. Candidates who do well here tend to use an instructor who knows the local routes and can target the specific road types the examiner will test on.
Market town test centres like Leamington Spa mix narrow high street manoeuvring with rural A-roads and occasionally agricultural vehicles. An instructor who covers both the town centre and the surrounding countryside gives you the most complete preparation.
Search for ADIs near Leamington Spa using the official tool below, then ask this directly: "Do your lessons cover both the town centre routes and the rural A-roads used at Leamington Spa, and how often do you take pupils there?" Any instructor worth their fee will give you a specific answer, not a vague one.
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