--- title: "Northampton Driving Test Centre | 50.4% Pass Rate" description: "Northampton driving test centre in Northamptonshire — 50.4% 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": "Northamptonshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/northamptonshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Northampton" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Northampton Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/northamptonshire/northampton", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Gladstone Business Centre, Gladstone Road, Northampton", "postalCode": "NN5 7QA", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 52.2405, "longitude": -0.9027 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there parking facilities at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Specific information regarding public parking facilities at the Northampton Driving Test Centre on Gladstone Road is not readily available. Candidates are usually advised to confirm parking arrangements with their driving instructor or the test centre directly prior to their test." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "At the Northampton Driving Test Centre, you may be asked to perform one of the four manoeuvres: forward bay park, reverse bay park, parallel park, or pull up on the right. You will also be required to perform an emergency stop exercise. The examiner will instruct you clearly on which manoeuvre to carry out." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens if it's raining or icy on test day?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Driving tests at Northampton will usually proceed unless the weather conditions are considered dangerous, such as heavy snow or ice. In adverse weather like rain, the test will continue, but the examiner will assess your ability to drive safely in those conditions. If the test is cancelled by the DVSA due to weather, you will be automatically offered a new date." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What independent driving section is included?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The independent driving section at Northampton Driving Test Centre will last for approximately 20 minutes, which is about half of the total test time. During this section, you will either follow directions from a sat nav provided by the examiner or follow traffic signs. You will not be expected to follow both simultaneously." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the pass rate at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Specific pass rate data for individual driving test centres like Northampton can fluctuate and is often publicly released periodically by the DVSA. It's important to remember that pass rates are statistics and individual preparation is the most significant factor in success. 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Northampton # Northampton Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Northamptonshire. ## Quick facts - Gladstone Business Centre, Gladstone Road, Northampton, NN5 7QA - Pass rate: **50.4%** - County: **Northamptonshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=52.2405&mlon=-0.9027#map=15/52.2405/-0.9027) ## About Northampton Test Centre The Northampton Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at Gladstone Road in Northampton, Northamptonshire, making it easily accessible for learner drivers across the region. Test routes from this centre typically incorporate a diverse range of road conditions, designed to thoroughly assess a learner's driving ability. Candidates can expect to navigate through busy urban areas, encountering various traffic calming measures, junctions, and pedestrian crossings. The routes also frequently extend to suburban roads, which may include residential streets with parked cars, and potentially some faster-flowing A-roads or dual carriageways, challenging skills such as lane discipline and safe overtaking. The varied environment aims to prepare new drivers for a multitude of real-world driving scenarios. While specific pass rates can fluctuate, the centre's comprehensive test routes ensure that successful candidates are well-prepared for independent driving. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Northampton Finding an earlier driving test at Northampton Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, cancellations do occur, offering opportunities for earlier slots. Find Me A Driving Test constantly monitors the DVSA booking system for new cancellations at the Northampton centre, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This continuous scanning significantly increases your chances of securing a sooner test date, helping you to bypass the standard waiting list and take your test when you feel ready. [Get cancellation alerts for Northampton](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Northampton ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Northampton, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Northampton has improved, moving from 47.2% to 50.4% (up 3.2 percentage points). It peaked at 52.8% in 2016-17 and was lowest at 44.8% in 2019-20, with a long-run average of 48.5%. 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 50.4% 2023-24 49.2% 2022-23 47.7% 2021-22 47.8% 2020-21 48.9% 2019-20 44.8% 2018-19 48.7% 2017-18 51.2% 2016-17 52.8% 2015-16 50.1% 2014-15 46.9% 2013-14 46.2% 2012-13 48.7% 2011-12 49.2% 2010-11 48% 2009-10 47.8% 2008-09 47.4% 2007-08 47.2% ## Frequently asked questions ### Are there parking facilities at this test centre? ### What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here? ### What happens if it's raining or icy on test day? ### What independent driving section is included? ### What's the pass rate at this test centre? ### Can I take my own car for the 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 **Northampton** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Wellingborough 15.9 km away ](/test-centres/northamptonshire/wellingborough) - [ Kettering 21.1 km away ](/test-centres/uk/kettering) - [ Rugby 28.4 km away ](/test-centres/warwickshire/rugby) 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.