West Midlands's mix of town junctions, roundabouts, and faster A-road sections is the test at Stoke-on-Trent, which currently records a pass rate of 46.8% — below the UK national average of 50.1%. Most minor faults show up right at the transitions between them.
📍 Test Centre Address
Campbell Road
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4ED
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Pass Rate at Stoke-on-Trent
The pass rate at Stoke-on-Trent is 46.8%, close to the national average of 50.1%. At this centre, the road conditions don't significantly tilt the outcome in either direction — which means the result depends almost entirely on preparation. Candidates who have put in the work on junction observation and mirror habits pass here at standard rates; those who haven't fail for the same reasons they'd fail anywhere else.
Among West Midlands test centres, Stoke-on-Trent's 46.8% pass rate places it 22nd out of 30 — above Stafford (45.8%) and Dudley (45.2%), and below Telford (48.9%) and Kenilworth (48.5%). The highest in West Midlands is Stone at 63.1%; the lowest is Wolverhampton at 34.3%.
DVSA does not publish data for this specific test centre in our current dataset — this figure is a regional estimate based on nearby centres of similar size, not an official DVSA statistic.
Pass Rate Comparison — All West Midlands Test Centres
The table below shows every driving test centre in West Midlands, sorted by pass rate. Stoke-on-Trent is highlighted. All figures are sourced from DVSA open data where available.
| Test Centre | Pass Rate | vs UK avg (50.1%) |
|---|---|---|
| Stone | 63.1% | +13% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 60.4% | +10.3% |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 59.2% | +9.1% |
| Sutton Coldfield | 57.4% | +7.3% |
| Bromsgrove | 57.3% | +7.2% |
| Solihull | 56.2% | +6.1% |
| Leamington Spa | 55.6% | +5.5% |
| Stourbridge | 55.1% | +5% |
| Kidderminster | 54.8% | +4.7% |
| Cannock | 53.8% | +3.7% |
| Nuneaton | 53.2% | +3.1% |
| Lichfield | 53% | +2.9% |
| Tamworth | 52.8% | +2.7% |
| Worcester | 51.9% | +1.8% |
| Redditch | 51.4% | +1.3% |
| Rugby | 51.4% | +1.3% |
| Halesowen | 51.3% | +1.2% |
| Shrewsbury | 51% | +0.9% |
| Walsall | 50.3% | +0.2% |
| Telford | 48.9% | -1.2% |
| Kenilworth | 48.5% | -1.6% |
| Stoke-on-Trent ★ | 46.8% | -3.3% |
| Stafford | 45.8% | -4.3% |
| Dudley | 45.2% | -4.9% |
| Garretts Green | 44.7% | -5.4% |
| Birmingham South | 43.1% | -7% |
| Birmingham North | 42.8% | -7.3% |
| Newcastle Under Lyme | 41.6% | -8.5% |
| Coventry | 40% | -10.1% |
| Wolverhampton | 34.3% | -15.8% |
Test Centres Near Stoke-on-Trent
The nearest test centre to you in Stoke-on-Trent isn't automatically the best choice. Pass rates, road types, and appointment availability all differ enough between nearby centres that it's worth a quick comparison before booking at Stoke-on-Trent.
- Newcastle Under Lyme driving test centre (1 miles — 41.6% pass rate)
- Stone driving test centre (6 miles — 63.1% pass rate)
- Stafford driving test centre (13 miles — 45.8% pass rate)
- Crewe driving test centre (13 miles — 43.8% pass rate)
What to Expect on Test Routes from Stoke-on-Trent
Expect town centre streets and the faster A-road sections around Stoke-on-Trent in roughly equal measure on routes from Stoke-on-Trent — multi-lane roundabouts, traffic-light junctions, 20mph residential zones. The speed limit transitions, particularly 30mph to national speed limit, are where most minor faults accumulate.
Pedestrian crossings come up regularly, and a late response — or creeping forward while someone's still in the road — gets marked as serious, not minor, so early, decisive reactions matter here.
Most Common Fail Reasons at Stoke-on-Trent
There's no per-centre fault breakdown published by the DVSA — what follows is the national data, adjusted for the road types typical of Stoke-on-Trent and West Midlands more broadly.
- Junctions — observation: Not looking properly before emerging at T-junctions and roundabouts. The most common serious fault across all test centres.
- Mirrors — change direction: Failing to check mirrors visibly before turning, changing lane, or moving away from stationary.
- Junctions — turning right: Cutting the corner, not waiting for a safe gap, or failing to observe cyclists and pedestrians in the junction.
- Control — steering: Coarse or inconsistent steering causing the vehicle to drift or weave through bends and residential streets.
- Response to traffic lights: Proceeding on amber when stopping was possible, or stopping beyond the stop line.
Full breakdown: The 10 Most Common Driving Test Fails →
Booking Your Test at Stoke-on-Trent
Book your practical driving test at Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent
Choosing an instructor familiar with Stoke-on-Trent's test routes is one of the most effective things you can do before test day. Local route knowledge means your final lessons can focus on the exact junctions and manoeuvres you'll face — not generic practice.
An instructor who regularly teaches at Stoke-on-Trent will know which roundabouts, junctions, and road types come up most often on the test — and will have routes ready that reflect that.
Search for ADIs near Stoke-on-Trent using the official tool below, then ask this directly: "Roughly how many of your pupils test at Stoke-on-Trent, and which parts of the route do they usually find hardest?" Any instructor worth their fee will give you a specific answer, not a vague one.
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