Chadderton Driving Test Centre
The pass rate at Chadderton driving test centre is 46.8% — 3.2 percentage points below the Great Britain average of 50%. DVSA figures for April 2025 to March 2026 record 7,475 passes from 15,988 tests, making it the 8th highest of the 13 centres we cover. We teach across Greater Manchester with DVSA-qualified instructors who work these routes regularly.
Chadderton pass rates in detail
Official DVSA figures for April 2025 to March 2026, compared with the Great Britain average across all 318 test centres.
| Measure | Chadderton | GB average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall pass rate | 46.8% | 50% |
| Male candidates | 49.8% | 50.8% |
| Female candidates | 43.3% | 49.1% |
| Tests conducted | 15,988 | — |
| Tests passed | 7,475 | — |
Source: DVSA table DRT122A, April 2025 to March 2026. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Areas that use Chadderton test centre
Learners from these 42 areas usually take their practical test at Chadderton. We cover all of them.
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Audenshaw
- Austerlands
- Bardsley
- Broadbottom
- Carrbrook
- Chadderton
- Delph
- Denshaw
- Denton
- Diggle
- Dobcross
- Droylsden
- Dukinfield
- Failsworth
- Freehold
- Gee Cross
- Grasscroft
- Greenfield
- Grotton
- Guide Bridge
- Heyrod
- Heyside
- Higginshaw
- Hollingworth
- Hyde
- Lees
- Lydgate
- Matley
- Millbrook
- Mossley
- Mossley Cross
- Mottram in Longdendale
- Oldham
- Royton
- Scouthead
- Shaw
- Springhead
- Stalybridge
- Uppermill
- Waterhead
- Westwood
Not listed? See everywhere we cover or give us a call — we probably still reach you.
Driving lessons near Chadderton
Lessons around Chadderton cost £35 an hour manual and £36 an hour automatic, the same as everywhere else we teach. Take them weekly at your own pace or as an intensive course if you already have a test booked here. Your instructor will cover the roads around the centre as part of your preparation.
Chadderton test centre questions
What is the pass rate at Chadderton test centre?
The pass rate at Chadderton driving test centre is 46.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the Great Britain average of 50%. That's 7,475 passes from 15,988 tests, per DVSA figures for April 2025 to March 2026.
Do you cover Chadderton test centre?
Yes — we teach across Greater Manchester and our instructors work the routes around Chadderton regularly. Learners from Ashton-under-Lyne, Audenshaw, Austerlands, Bardsley and other nearby areas usually take their test here.
How much are driving lessons near Chadderton?
Lessons are £35 an hour manual and £36 an hour automatic, the same across our whole coverage area. A block of ten is £330 manual or £340 automatic, and intensive courses are priced per package from 5 to 45 hours.
Is Chadderton a hard test centre?
Chadderton is harder than average on the published figures — its 46.8% pass rate is 3.2 percentage points below the national average. That reflects busier roads and more complex junctions rather than stricter examiners, and it's why training on the local routes counts for so much here.
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