--- title: "Wellingborough Driving Test Centre | 55.1% Pass Rate" description: "Wellingborough driving test centre in Northamptonshire — 55.1% 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": "Wellingborough" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Wellingborough Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/northamptonshire/wellingborough", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Glamis Hall, Goldsmith Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire", "postalCode": "NN8 3RU", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 52.303, "longitude": -0.693 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can a driving instructor sit in on the test?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, your driving instructor can sit in on your test, provided there's a suitable seat for them. 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Wellingborough # Wellingborough Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Northamptonshire. ## Quick facts - Glamis Hall, Goldsmith Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3RU - Pass rate: **55.1%** - County: **Northamptonshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=52.303&mlon=-0.693#map=15/52.303/-0.693) ## About Wellingborough Test Centre The Wellingborough Driving Test Centre is situated at Unit 15, Leyland Trading Estate, Irthlingborough Rd, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1RT. Nestled within a busy trading estate, this test centre presents a diverse range of driving scenarios for learners. Test routes commonly feature industrial estate roads, requiring keen observation for parked vehicles and merging traffic. Expect to encounter a mix of urban roads with varying speed limits, intricate town centre navigation, and potentially faster rural roads surrounding Wellingborough. Examiners will assess your ability to handle crossroads, roundabouts of different sizes, and pedestrian crossings efficiently and safely. The pass rate for Wellingborough suggests a moderately challenging environment, reflecting the variety of road conditions. Learners should focus on hazard perception, independent driving, and maintaining appropriate speeds for all road types encountered. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Wellingborough Finding driving test cancellations at the Wellingborough centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waits for initial test dates. However, our service constantly scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test slots or cancellations that become available specifically at the Wellingborough Driving Test Centre. This significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test date. We notify you instantly when a suitable cancellation arises, saving you the effort of repeatedly checking the DVSA site yourself. [Get cancellation alerts for Wellingborough](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Wellingborough ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Wellingborough, from 2012-13 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2012-13 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Wellingborough has improved, moving from 50% to 55.1% (up 5.1 percentage points). It peaked at 65.1% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 47.5% in 2014-15, with a long-run average of 56.9%. 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 55.1% 2023-24 53% 2022-23 54.1% 2021-22 65.1% 2020-21 64.4% 2019-20 60.8% 2018-19 61% 2017-18 59.3% 2016-17 60.5% 2015-16 55.5% 2014-15 47.5% 2013-14 53.1% 2012-13 50% ## Frequently asked questions ### Can a driving instructor sit in on the test? ### How do I cancel or reschedule my test at this centre? ### How soon can I rebook if I fail? ### Can I change my test to this centre after booking? ### What are the test routes like at this centre? ### What identification do I need to bring? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Wellingborough** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Kettering 10.7 km away ](/test-centres/uk/kettering) - [ Northampton 15.9 km away ](/test-centres/northamptonshire/northampton) - [ Bedford 25.7 km away ](/test-centres/bedfordshire/bedford) 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.