--- title: "Newtown Driving Test Centre | Powys | 65.4% Pass Rate" description: "Newtown driving test centre in Powys — 65.4% 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": "Powys", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/powys" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Newtown" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Newtown Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/powys/newtown", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Ladywell House, Newtown, Powys", "postalCode": "SY16 1JB", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 52.513, "longitude": -3.314 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How early should I arrive at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You should aim to arrive at the Newtown Driving Test Centre approximately 10-15 minutes before your scheduled test time. This allows you sufficient time to park, check in, and compose yourself before beginning the test. Arriving too early may cause congestion and disturb other candidates." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does the practical test take here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The practical driving test at Newtown typically lasts for around 40 minutes. This duration includes various elements such as independent driving, often based on following a sat nav, and one of the instructed manoeuvres. The examiner will also ask a 'show me' and 'tell me' question." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can a driving instructor sit in on the test?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, your driving instructor is welcome to sit in on your practical driving test at Newtown. They can provide comfort and observe the test, which can be beneficial for post-test feedback. However, this is entirely at the discretion of the candidate and the examiner." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I cancel or reschedule my test at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can cancel or reschedule your driving test at Newtown online via the official DVSA website. You must provide at least three full working days' notice to avoid losing your test fee. This does not include the day you cancel or the day of the test itself." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How soon can I rebook if I fail?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If you are unsuccessful in your driving test at Newtown, you must wait at least 10 working days before you can retake it. This waiting period allows you time to practice and improve on any areas that need attention. It ensures you are better prepared for your next attempt." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I change my test to this centre after booking?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, you can usually change your booked driving test to the Newtown Driving Test Centre, provided there are available slots. You can do this through the DVSA online booking system. 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Newtown # Newtown Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Powys. ## Quick facts - Ladywell House, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1JB - Pass rate: **65.4%** (2024-25) - County: **Powys** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=52.513&mlon=-3.314#map=15/52.513/-3.314) ## About Newtown Test Centre Newtown Driving Test Centre is situated in the town of Newtown, Powys, offering a central location for learners in mid-Wales. The centre is easily accessible and provides a good mix of urban and rural driving experiences on its test routes. Learners can expect to navigate through Newtown's residential areas, tackling various junctions, roundabouts, and potential real-world hazards like parked cars and pedestrians. The routes often incorporate roads with varying speed limits, from 20 mph zones to national speed limit sections, assessing a candidate's ability to adapt their driving. In addition to town driving, test routes may extend to surrounding rural roads, where hazard perception and observation skills are thoroughly evaluated. While specific pass rates for individual centres fluctuate, the diversity of routes at Newtown prepares candidates for a comprehensive assessment of their driving proficiency, mirroring conditions found throughout Powys. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Newtown Struggling to find an early driving test at Newtown? Driving test cancellations at Newtown Driving Test Centre can provide an opportunity to secure an earlier slot. These become available when other candidates reschedule or cancel their tests. Finding these slots manually can be time-consuming; they often appear and disappear quickly, especially at a busy centre like Newtown. Find Me A Driving Test constantly scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations at Newtown, alerting you as soon as a suitable slot becomes available, increasing your chances of booking a test sooner. [Get cancellation alerts for Newtown](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Newtown ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Newtown, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Newtown has improved, moving from 51.3% to 63.7% (up 12.4 percentage points). It peaked at 74.5% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 51.3% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 58.9%. 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 63.7% 2023-24 67.7% 2022-23 59.1% 2021-22 74.5% 2019-20 56.1% 2018-19 58.3% 2017-18 53.9% 2016-17 56.3% 2015-16 57.5% 2014-15 57.9% 2013-14 60.8% 2012-13 61.3% 2011-12 62.7% 2010-11 54.2% 2009-10 51.8% 2008-09 54.9% 2007-08 51.3% ## Frequently asked questions ### 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? ### How soon can I rebook if I fail? ### Can I change my test to this centre after booking? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Newtown** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Oswestry 42.4 km away ](/test-centres/shropshire/oswestry) - [ Ludlow 43.7 km away ](/test-centres/shropshire/ludlow) - [ Shrewsbury 46.5 km away ](/test-centres/shropshire/shrewsbury) 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.