Bradford ThornburyDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Bradford (Thornbury) conducted 10,831 car practical tests and 5,172 candidates passed: a 47.8% pass rate, -2.2 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 187 of 267 centres and 20 of 28 in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Practise Bradford Thornbury routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 12 practice routes near Bradford Thornbury with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Bradford Thornbury pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Bradford Thornbury
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate fell from 50.4% to 47.8% (-2.6 points). Test volumes changed too, from 6,362 to 10,831 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Bradford Thornbury | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 6,362 | 3,204 | 50.4% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 6,633 | 3,339 | 50.3% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 5,687 | 2,923 | 51.4% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 7,107 | 3,344 | 47.1% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 10,831 | 5,172 | 47.8% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was August 2025 (53.6% from 822 tests) and the weakest was October 2025 (45%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Bradford Thornbury
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Bradford – Heaton (6 km, 56.1%).
What the test at Bradford Thornbury involves
- About 40 minutes of driving, starting with an eyesight check and a “tell me” question.
- Around 20 minutes of independent driving, usually following a sat nav set by the examiner.
- One reversing manoeuvre: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right and reverse two car lengths.
- A “show me” question while you drive, and possibly an emergency stop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pass rate at Bradford Thornbury driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 5,172 passes from 10,831 car practical tests at Bradford (Thornbury), a pass rate of 47.8%, below the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Bradford Thornbury?
- 2,366 of 4,986 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (47.5%). 89 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Bradford Thornbury?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Bradford – Heaton, about 6 km away, at 56.1% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.
- How many practice routes are there for Bradford Thornbury?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 12 practice route patterns around Bradford Thornbury. They are compiled practice routes, not official DVSA routes; examiners change routes for traffic and roadworks.
Pass rates: DVSA, car driving test data by test centre (DRT122A/C/E, April 2025 to March 2026, published June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice routes are compiled by Driving Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.