--- title: "Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Test Centre | 48.5% Pass Rate" description: "Sheffield (Middlewood Road) driving test centre in South Yorkshire — 48.5% pass rate, address, opening hours & earlier 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": "South Yorkshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/south-yorkshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Sheffield (Middlewood Road)" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/south-yorkshire/sheffield-middlewood-road", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "508 Middlewood Road, Sheffield", "postalCode": "S6 1TQ", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 53.405, "longitude": -1.496 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there any tricky junctions on the test routes?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, test routes from Sheffield (Middlewood Road) often include complex junctions within bustling areas such as Hillsborough. Learners should be prepared for various roundabout designs and busy intersections that require confident decision-making and precise execution." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will I get my licence on the day if I pass?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If you pass your practical driving test, the examiner will issue you with a pass certificate. You can then apply for your full driving licence online, which will typically be sent to you in the post within three weeks." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "To find a driving test cancellation at Sheffield (Middlewood Road), you can regularly check the DVSA website yourself. 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[South Yorkshire](/test-centres/south-yorkshire) 4. Sheffield (Middlewood Road) # Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in South Yorkshire. ## Quick facts - 508 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 1TQ - Pass rate: **48.5%** (2024-25) - County: **South Yorkshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=53.405&mlon=-1.496#map=15/53.405/-1.496) ## About Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Test Centre The Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Driving Test Centre is situated in the northern part of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, offering a diverse range of driving conditions for practical tests. Located at 50 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 4HA, the centre provides convenient access for learners across the city and surrounding areas. Test routes from this centre commonly incorporate varied road types, from the busy urban streets around Hillsborough and Middlewood, featuring complex junctions and heavy traffic, to quieter residential areas that demand keen observation and hazard perception. Candidates should also anticipate navigating challenging features such as roundabouts of varying sizes, pedestrian crossings, and differing speed limits, requiring adaptability and precision. The test routes are designed to comprehensively assess a learner's ability to drive safely and independently in various real-world scenarios. While the specific pass rate for this individual centre isn't publicly available, national averages suggest that thorough preparation across all these road conditions is key to success. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Finding driving test cancellations at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA system 24/7 for new cancellations as they appear. This dedicated monitoring significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test slot at Sheffield (Middlewood Road), helping you avoid extended delays and potentially getting you on the road sooner. [Get cancellation alerts for Sheffield (Middlewood Road)](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Sheffield (Middlewood Road), from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Sheffield (Middlewood Road) has remained broadly stable, moving from 48.5% to 47.5% (down 1 percentage points). It peaked at 53.4% in 2013-14 and was lowest at 42.4% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 47.7%. 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 47.5% 2023-24 42.7% 2022-23 43.7% 2021-22 45.9% 2020-21 46.4% 2019-20 43.2% 2018-19 42.4% 2017-18 46.4% 2016-17 50% 2015-16 50.8% 2014-15 51.4% 2013-14 53.4% 2012-13 50.5% 2011-12 49.7% 2010-11 46.9% 2009-10 48.1% 2008-09 51.2% 2007-08 48.5% ## Frequently asked questions ### Are there any tricky junctions on the test routes? ### Will I get my licence on the day if I pass? ### 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? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Sheffield (Middlewood Road)** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Sheffield (Handsworth) 8.9 km away ](/test-centres/south-yorkshire/sheffield-handsworth) - [ Rotherham 9.6 km away ](/test-centres/south-yorkshire/rotherham) - [ Barnsley 16.5 km away ](/test-centres/uk/barnsley) 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.