--- title: "Atherton (Manchester) Driving Test Centre | 44.4% Pass Rate" description: "Atherton (Manchester) driving test centre in Greater Manchester — 44.4% pass rate, address, opening hours, and how to find earlier driving test cancellations." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "logo": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/favicon.png", "sameAs": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Test Centres", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Greater Manchester", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/greater-manchester" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Atherton (Manchester)" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Atherton (Manchester) Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/greater-manchester/atherton-manchester", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Gibfield Park Avenue, Atherton, Manchester", "postalCode": "M46 0SU", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 53.524, "longitude": -2.494 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can find driving test cancellations by regularly checking the DVSA website. 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[Greater Manchester](/test-centres/greater-manchester) 4. Atherton (Manchester) # Atherton (Manchester) Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Greater Manchester. ## Quick facts - Gibfield Park Avenue, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0SU - Pass rate: **44.4%** (2024-25) - County: **Greater Manchester** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=53.524&mlon=-2.494#map=15/53.524/-2.494) ## About Atherton (Manchester) Test Centre The Atherton (Manchester) Driving Test Centre is located at Rear of 28 Hanley Road, Atherton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 9DG. Situated in a residential area, candidates can expect a diverse range of driving conditions during their practical test. Routes will likely incorporate navigating through suburban streets, which may involve encountering parked cars, diverse speed limits, and various traffic calming measures. Examiners will also assess a candidate's ability to handle junctions, crossroads, and potentially some national speed limit roads on the outskirts of Atherton. The test also assesses independent driving, often using a sat nav. The centre's location within Greater Manchester means test routes are designed to thoroughly evaluate a candidate's all-round driving ability in varied urban and semi-urban settings. For the period of April 2023 to March 2024, Atherton (Manchester) has a pass rate of 46.1%, which is just below the national average of 47.7%. This suggests a good level of challenge for candidates. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Atherton (Manchester) Finding driving test cancellations at Atherton (Manchester) can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, cancellations do occur when other candidates reschedule or cancel their appointments. These cancelled slots are then released back into the DVSA booking system. 'Find Me A Driving Test' actively scans the DVSA website 24/7 for these newly available test appointments specifically at the Atherton (Manchester) centre. This service significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test date. By monitoring constantly, 'Find Me A Driving Test' aims to alert you as soon as a suitable cancellation becomes available, helping you avoid prolonged waits. [Get cancellation alerts for Atherton (Manchester)](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Atherton (Manchester) ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Atherton (Manchester), from 2013-14 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2013-14 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Atherton (Manchester) has declined, moving from 49.7% to 44.4% (down 5.3 percentage points). It peaked at 51.5% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 44.3% in 2023-24, with a long-run average of 48.7%. 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 44.4% 2023-24 44.3% 2022-23 47.2% 2021-22 49.9% 2020-21 51.5% 2019-20 46.5% 2018-19 50.1% 2017-18 50.3% 2016-17 50.3% 2015-16 50.5% 2014-15 49.9% 2013-14 49.7% ## Frequently asked questions ### How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre? ### How busy is this driving test centre? ### How early should I arrive at this test centre? ### How long does the practical test take here? ### Can a driving instructor sit in on the test? ### How do I cancel or reschedule my test at this centre? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Atherton (Manchester)** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Bolton (Manchester) 7.3 km away ](/test-centres/uk/bolton-manchester) - [ Warrington 16.4 km away ](/test-centres/cheshire/warrington) - [ Chorley 17.0 km away ](/test-centres/lancashire/chorley) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. Site [Home](/)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us) Resources [Learner Driver Centre](/learner-driver-centre)[Theory Test](/book-a-theory-test)[Theory Mock Test](/theory-test)[UK Test Centres](/test-centres)[My Account](/login)[Register](/signup) Legal [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)[Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)[Refund Policy](/refund-policy)[Cancellation Policy](/cancellation-policy) © 2026 Driving Test Cancellations. All rights reserved.