--- title: "Stafford Driving Test Centre | 46.1% Pass Rate" description: "Stafford driving test centre in Staffordshire — 46.1% 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": "Staffordshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/staffordshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Stafford" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Stafford Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/staffordshire/stafford", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "7 Frank Foley Way, Stafford, Staffordshire", "postalCode": "ST16 2ST", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 52.807, "longitude": -2.117 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will I get my licence on the day if I pass?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Upon passing your driving test, the examiner will issue you a pass certificate. If you have a provisional licence, you can choose to have your full licence automatically sent to you. You can start driving immediately with your pass certificate." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Finding a driving test cancellation at Stafford typically involves regularly checking the DVSA website for new openings. Alternatively, services like Find Me A Driving Test can monitor for cancellations on your behalf, notifying you when a suitable slot becomes available at this centre." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How busy is this driving test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Stafford Driving Test Centre is generally a busy location, reflecting the demand for driving tests in Staffordshire. 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Stafford # Stafford Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Staffordshire. ## Quick facts - 7 Frank Foley Way, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2ST - Pass rate: **46.1%** (2024-25) - County: **Staffordshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=52.807&mlon=-2.117#map=15/52.807/-2.117) ## About Stafford Test Centre The Stafford Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at a multi-purpose government building, easily accessible for candidates throughout Staffordshire. Test routes from Stafford typically incorporate a diverse range of road conditions. This includes navigating the town's urban areas, featuring various junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings that assess a driver's hazard perception and independent driving skills. Examiners also frequently utilise routes that venture onto rural roads surrounding Stafford, demanding adept control at higher speeds and awareness of country-specific hazards. These routes are designed to comprehensively evaluate a candidate's ability to adapt to different driving environments. While specific pass rates fluctuate, Stafford generally maintains a pass rate in line with the national average, suggesting a fair and consistent testing environment for all learners. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Stafford Securing an earlier driving test at Stafford can be challenging due to high demand. Finding cancellations often requires persistent checking of the DVSA website. Find Me A Driving Test offers a service to automatically scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations at Stafford. This significantly increases your chances of finding an earlier test slot, allowing you to book it promptly once available. Our service aims to alleviate the stress of constantly monitoring for openings, providing a more efficient way to secure your desired test date at Stafford. [Get cancellation alerts for Stafford](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Stafford ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Stafford, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Stafford has remained broadly stable, moving from 45.7% to 46.1% (up 0.4 percentage points). It peaked at 55.1% in 2012-13 and was lowest at 45.7% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 49.6%. 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 46.1% 2023-24 47.9% 2022-23 47.7% 2021-22 46.2% 2020-21 49.1% 2019-20 50.7% 2018-19 50.8% 2017-18 49.6% 2016-17 49.7% 2015-16 49.7% 2014-15 50.5% 2013-14 54% 2012-13 55.1% 2011-12 52.5% 2010-11 49.6% 2009-10 50% 2008-09 47.6% 2007-08 45.7% ## Frequently asked questions ### 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? ### Can a driving instructor sit in on the test? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Stafford** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Featherstone 109.5 km away ](/test-centres/west-yorkshire/featherstone) - [ Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) 23.9 km away ](/test-centres/staffordshire/stoke-on-trent-newcastle-under-lyme) 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.