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Isle of Skye (Portree) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Isle of Skye (Portree) 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 Portree.

How Isle of Skye (Portree) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 57.03%, which is slightly above the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Isle of Skye (Portree) Overall
57.03%
2025/26 figures
Isle of Skye (Portree) Automatic
37.50%
Isle of Skye (Portree) 1st Attempt
57.58%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Isle of Skye (Portree) male pass rate
65.15%
Isle of Skye (Portree) male automatic
37.50%
Isle of Skye (Portree) male first attempt
61.11%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Isle of Skye (Portree) female pass rate
48.39%
Isle of Skye (Portree) female automatic
37.50%
Isle of Skye (Portree) female first attempt
53.33%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Isle of Skye (Portree) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
57.0%
Best year
77.4%
2015/16
Change since 2007/08
+7.4 pts
Years published
16
Isle of Skye (Portree) Great Britain average
40% 51% 63% 74% 85% 2008 2012 2016 2019 2023 2026 2007/08 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 49.7%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 57.1%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 53.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 59.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2013/14 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 72.2%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 71.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 77.4%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 65.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 68.4%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 65.3%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 70.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2021/22 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 68.1%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 67.3%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 65.1%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 69.9%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Isle of Skye (Portree) 57.0%, Great Britain 50.0% 57.0% 50.0%
View all 16 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 57.0% 50.0% +7.0 128 73
2024/25 69.9% 48.7% +21.2 133 93
2023/24 65.1% 47.9% +17.2 126 82
2022/23 67.3% 48.4% +18.9 110 74
2021/22 68.1% 48.9% +19.2 160 109
2019/20 70.4% 45.9% +24.4 135 95
2018/19 65.3% 45.8% +19.5 144 94
2017/18 68.4% 46.3% +22.0 158 108
2016/17 65.0% 47.1% +17.9 117 76
2015/16 77.4% 47.0% +30.3 115 89
2014/15 71.3% 46.9% +24.4 108 77
2013/14 72.2% 47.1% +25.1 133 96
2011/12 59.5% 46.9% +12.6 126 75
2009/10 53.4% 45.9% +7.5 163 87
2008/09 57.1% 45.3% +11.8 184 105
2007/08 49.7% 44.2% +5.4 151 75

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
8.3 weeks
3.6 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-2.3 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
0.0%
0 of 27 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 20 months

0 4 8 12 16 Aug 24 Dec 24 Jun 25 Nov 25 Mar 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 6.8 weeks September 2024 — 9.7 weeks October 2024 — 8.0 weeks November 2024 — 8.1 weeks December 2024 — 9.9 weeks February 2025 — 10.7 weeks March 2025 — 11.9 weeks April 2025 — 5.3 weeks June 2025 — 9.0 weeks July 2025 — 10.6 weeks August 2025 — 5.8 weeks September 2025 — 5.6 weeks November 2025 — 6.1 weeks December 2025 — 10.9 weeks January 2026 — 12.6 weeks February 2026 — 2.9 weeks March 2026 — 5.3 weeks April 2026 — 3.1 weeks May 2026 — 7.4 weeks July 2026 — 8.3 weeks 8.3

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 8.3 wks 27 27 0.0%
May 2026 7.4 wks 8 8 0.0%
April 2026 3.1 wks 7 7 0.0%
March 2026 5.3 wks 7 7 0.0%
February 2026 2.9 wks 28 28 0.0%
January 2026 12.6 wks 26 25 3.8%
December 2025 10.9 wks 33 33 0.0%
November 2025 6.1 wks 35 35 0.0%
October 2025 — 43 43 0.0%
September 2025 5.6 wks 49 47 4.1%
August 2025 5.8 wks 38 31 18.4%
July 2025 10.6 wks 42 42 0.0%
June 2025 9.0 wks 59 59 0.0%
May 2025 — 42 42 0.0%
April 2025 5.3 wks 42 42 0.0%
March 2025 11.9 wks 14 14 0.0%
February 2025 10.7 wks 28 28 0.0%
January 2025 — 46 44 4.3%
December 2024 9.9 wks 35 35 0.0%
November 2024 8.1 wks 32 22 31.2%
October 2024 8.0 wks 26 26 0.0%
September 2024 9.7 wks 28 27 3.6%
August 2024 6.8 wks 28 28 0.0%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 57.03% · 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 Isle of Skye (Portree) 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 Isle of Skye (Portree) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 57.03% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Isle of Skye (Portree)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Isle of Skye (Portree) is 8.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Isle of Skye (Portree) Driving Test Centre?
Isle of Skye (Portree) Driving Test Centre is located at Springfield Guest House, Portree. 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