Atherton driving test centre
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Test centre address: Gibfield Park Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 0SU
The Atherton driving test centre is on Gibfield Park Avenue, off the A579. It's in the Wigan borough rather than Manchester itself, and it takes learners from Atherton, Leigh, Tyldesley, Westhoughton, Bolton and Wigan.
It's a busy centre, with 13,035 car tests taken there in a year. The pass rate is 44.3%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Bolton is about 4 miles away, with Warrington about 9 and Chorley about 10. They're listed further down.
How long is the wait at Atherton driving test centre?
If you book at Atherton on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. That's about the same as most test centres.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. Earlier dates come free as driving test cancellations, when other learners move or cancel theirs, and we watch for them on your behalf. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Atherton?
In the latest official figures, 44.3% of driving tests at Atherton were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 44.4%.
Pass rates depend on a lot of things, including how busy the roads are and how ready people are on the day, so don't read too much into a few points either way.
How we help you find an earlier test at Atherton
- Tell us what you needPick Atherton and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Atherton, so you don't have to keep checking.
- We let you knowAs soon as we find an earlier date, we alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Getting an earlier test at Atherton
Tell us you want Atherton and the months you can do. We'll look for an earlier date and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Want it? Reply YES. Not for you? Reply NO and we'll keep looking.
Already have a test booked? You don't need to cancel it. We can look for an earlier date and move it for you.
Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Driving test centres near Atherton
How Atherton compares with the closest centres. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive may be a little further.
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate | Wait on your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton (Manchester) | This centre | 44.3% | 24+ weeks |
| Bolton (Manchester) | 4.2 miles | 51.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Warrington | 8.8 miles | 55.5% | 20.4 weeks |
| Chorley | 9.9 miles | 52.8% | 23.8 weeks |
| Bury (Manchester) | 10.2 miles | 46.3% | 24+ weeks |
| St Helens (Liverpool) | 10.2 miles | 40.9% | 13.2 weeks |
Questions about Atherton test centre
Is the wait at Atherton really as long as people say?
Booking on your own, the first week at Atherton with a good choice of dates is 24+ weeks away. With us, an earlier date usually comes along within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Do many people pass at Atherton?
In the latest official figures 44.3% of car tests there were passes, below the 50% across Great Britain. Routes take in the A579 and the estates around Gibfield, with a few awkward junctions.
What's the address for Atherton test centre?
Gibfield Park Avenue, Atherton, M46 0SU. Other kinds of test run from the same site, so follow the signs for car tests when you arrive.
What's the quickest way to an earlier date at Atherton?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move their test. Tell us the months that work for you and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp when one comes free.
Do last minute dates come up at Atherton?
Yes, they do come up. We'll ring you as well as sending an SMS and WhatsApp, because a date only days away needs a fast answer.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.