Driving Lessons in Rochford
Rochford has limited local options with just 1 driving school rated 3 stars, making it worth exploring instructors from surrounding areas. The Southend-on-Sea test centre offers a 48.1% pass rate, while nearby Basildon sits slightly lower at 45.6%. Chelmsford provides another testing option, though with a more challenging 44.7% pass rate based on recent DVSA data.
Driving Schools in Rochford
1 school
Rochford Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres
These 2 Essex centres processed 9,659 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Southend edging Basildon at 48.1% versus 45.6%. Basildon's concrete infrastructure and busy A127 corridor create typical new town challenges with fast dual carriageways feeding into residential roundabouts, while Southend's seafront traffic and one-way systems require different skills. Men outperform women by 2-7 percentage points at both centres, with automatic pass rates staying low at 38.6% and 40.3% respectively.
Southend-on-Sea
4,797 tests takenBasildon
4,862 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | 44.7% | 51.5% | 40.3% | 48.1% | 4,797 |
| Basildon | 44.4% | 46.5% | 38.6% | 45.6% | 4,862 |