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Berkshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 9 nearby test centres
57,575 tests were taken across nine centres from 2024 to 2025, with Farnborough and Basingstoke both achieving excellent 58.3% and 56.9% pass rates respectively. The mix ranges from Slough's challenging urban environment near Heathrow to the more manageable country roads around Basingstoke and the straightforward A-roads near Farnborough. Automatic drivers performed best at Farnborough (52.9%) and struggled most at Slough (40.2%). Men generally outperformed women, with the largest gap at Farnborough where men achieved 60.8% versus women's 55.6%.
58%
Farnborough
8,041 tests takenWomen55.6%
Men60.8%
Automatic52.9%
57%
Basingstoke
4,940 tests takenWomen54.8%
Men58.5%
Automatic52.0%
52%
Greenham
3,566 tests takenWomen51.4%
Men52.7%
Automatic47.2%
52%
Guildford
5,032 tests takenWomen50.8%
Men52.6%
Automatic45.3%
51%
High Wycombe
3,891 tests takenWomen47.8%
Men53.9%
Automatic46.2%
50%
Chertsey (London)
8,669 tests takenWomen50.4%
Men50.2%
Automatic44.7%
50%
Reading
6,877 tests takenWomen48.6%
Men51.0%
Automatic46.2%
50%
Uxbridge (London)
7,378 tests takenWomen49.1%
Men49.8%
Automatic48.0%
46%
Slough (London)
9,181 tests takenWomen41.5%
Men49.1%
Automatic40.2%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough | 55.6% | 60.8% | 52.9% | 58.3% | 8,041 |
| Basingstoke | 54.8% | 58.5% | 52.0% | 56.9% | 4,940 |
| Greenham | 51.4% | 52.7% | 47.2% | 52.1% | 3,566 |
| Guildford | 50.8% | 52.6% | 45.3% | 51.8% | 5,032 |
| High Wycombe | 47.8% | 53.9% | 46.2% | 51.0% | 3,891 |
| Chertsey (London) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 44.7% | 50.3% | 8,669 |
| Reading | 48.6% | 51.0% | 46.2% | 49.8% | 6,877 |
| Uxbridge (London) | 49.1% | 49.8% | 48.0% | 49.6% | 7,378 |
| Slough (London) | 41.5% | 49.1% | 40.2% | 45.6% | 9,181 |