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Bradford (Thornbury) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Bradford (Thornbury) Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Bradford.

How Bradford (Thornbury) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 47.75%, which is slightly below the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Bradford (Thornbury) Overall
47.75%
2025/26 figures
Bradford (Thornbury) Automatic
42.28%
Bradford (Thornbury) 1st Attempt
47.45%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Bradford (Thornbury) male pass rate
50.69%
Bradford (Thornbury) male automatic
44.87%
Bradford (Thornbury) male first attempt
50.67%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Bradford (Thornbury) female pass rate
43.45%
Bradford (Thornbury) female automatic
40.75%
Bradford (Thornbury) female first attempt
42.30%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Bradford (Thornbury) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2010/11 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
47.8%
Best year
51.4%
2023/24
Change since 2010/11
+18.9 pts
Years published
16
Bradford (Thornbury) Great Britain average
25% 33% 40% 48% 55% 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2010/11 — Bradford (Thornbury) 28.9%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Bradford (Thornbury) 37.0%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Bradford (Thornbury) 38.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Bradford (Thornbury) 40.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Bradford (Thornbury) 39.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Bradford (Thornbury) 37.9%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Bradford (Thornbury) 43.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Bradford (Thornbury) 43.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Bradford (Thornbury) 40.5%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Bradford (Thornbury) 45.9%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Bradford (Thornbury) 48.6%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Bradford (Thornbury) 50.4%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Bradford (Thornbury) 50.3%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Bradford (Thornbury) 51.4%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Bradford (Thornbury) 47.1%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Bradford (Thornbury) 47.8%, Great Britain 50.0% 47.8% 50.0%
View all 16 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 47.8% 50.0% -2.3 10,831 5,172
2024/25 47.1% 48.7% -1.6 7,107 3,344
2023/24 51.4% 47.9% +3.5 5,687 2,923
2022/23 50.3% 48.4% +2.0 6,633 3,339
2021/22 50.4% 48.9% +1.5 6,362 3,204
2020/21 48.6% 49.8% -1.2 2,384 1,158
2019/20 45.9% 45.9% -0.0 4,880 2,239
2018/19 40.5% 45.8% -5.3 4,767 1,932
2017/18 43.3% 46.3% -3.0 5,238 2,269
2016/17 43.7% 47.1% -3.4 6,079 2,657
2015/16 37.9% 47.0% -9.2 3,547 1,343
2014/15 39.8% 46.9% -7.1 4,394 1,750
2013/14 40.9% 47.1% -6.1 4,767 1,952
2012/13 38.3% 47.1% -8.9 4,415 1,690
2011/12 37.0% 46.9% -9.9 6,476 2,399
2010/11 28.9% 46.3% -17.5 2,284 659

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Bradford (Thornbury), and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
6.5 weeks
5.4 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-2.4 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
36.5%
1,297 of 3,552 slots
Weeks to open availability
13.8
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 4 8 12 16 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 4.9 weeks September 2024 — 3.7 weeks October 2024 — 15.9 weeks November 2024 — 15.0 weeks December 2024 — 7.6 weeks January 2025 — 11.7 weeks February 2025 — 16.0 weeks March 2025 — 12.9 weeks April 2025 — 6.5 weeks May 2025 — 9.0 weeks June 2025 — 4.6 weeks July 2025 — 8.9 weeks August 2025 — 9.3 weeks September 2025 — 7.6 weeks October 2025 — 4.6 weeks November 2025 — 6.6 weeks December 2025 — 4.4 weeks January 2026 — 7.9 weeks February 2026 — 5.3 weeks March 2026 — 5.6 weeks April 2026 — 5.4 weeks May 2026 — 4.9 weeks June 2026 — 6.6 weeks July 2026 — 6.5 weeks 6.5

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for July 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 6.5 wks 3,552 2,255 36.5%
June 2026 6.6 wks 3,628 2,241 38.2%
May 2026 4.9 wks 3,258 2,229 31.6%
April 2026 5.4 wks 3,357 2,321 30.9%
March 2026 5.6 wks 3,275 2,338 28.6%
February 2026 5.3 wks 3,245 2,568 20.9%
January 2026 7.9 wks 3,246 2,823 13.0%
December 2025 4.4 wks 3,255 2,947 9.5%
November 2025 6.6 wks 3,318 3,170 4.5%
October 2025 4.6 wks 3,182 3,151 1.0%
September 2025 7.6 wks 3,567 3,388 5.0%
August 2025 9.3 wks 3,444 3,274 4.9%
July 2025 8.9 wks 3,386 3,217 5.0%
June 2025 4.6 wks 3,705 3,533 4.6%
May 2025 9.0 wks 3,470 3,325 4.2%
April 2025 6.5 wks 2,920 2,807 3.9%
March 2025 12.9 wks 2,792 2,661 4.7%
February 2025 16.0 wks 2,700 2,570 4.8%
January 2025 11.7 wks 2,661 2,527 5.0%
December 2024 7.6 wks 2,495 2,365 5.2%
November 2024 15.0 wks 2,416 2,307 4.5%
October 2024 15.9 wks 2,550 2,266 11.1%
September 2024 3.7 wks 2,611 2,213 15.2%
August 2024 4.9 wks 2,428 2,048 15.7%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 47.75% · UK average: 50.04%

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Traffic Planner

Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.

Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.

Source: Google Maps

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Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.

Key Tips for Passing at Bradford (Thornbury) Driving Test Centre

  • Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
  • Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
  • Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
  • Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Bradford (Thornbury) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 47.75% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Bradford (Thornbury)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Bradford (Thornbury) is 6.5 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Bradford (Thornbury) Driving Test Centre?
Bradford (Thornbury) Driving Test Centre is located at The Courtyard, Bradford. You can view the map above for directions.
When is the quietest time to book a test?
Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, for the financial year ending March 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence