Thornbury driving test centre
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Test centre address: The Courtyard, Midpoint, Thornbury, Bradford BD3 7AY
The Thornbury driving test centre is at The Courtyard in Midpoint, off Dick Lane, on the Bradford and Leeds boundary near Pudsey. Learners come from east Bradford, Laisterdyke, Eccleshill, Pudsey, Calverley and Farsley.
It's a busy centre, with 10,831 car tests taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 47.8%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait here is one of the shortest in the country, about 11 weeks booking on your own. Bradford's other centre, at Heaton, is about 3 miles away.
How long is the wait at Thornbury driving test centre?
If you book at Thornbury on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 11 weeks away. That's shorter than at most test centres, where it's around 23.4 weeks.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. 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 Thornbury?
In the latest official figures, 47.8% of driving tests at Thornbury were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 47.1%.
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 Thornbury
- Tell us what you needPick Thornbury and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Thornbury, 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 Thornbury
Tell us you want Thornbury 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.
You can't already have a test booked. If you've got one, cancel it first, then sign up with us.
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 Thornbury
How Thornbury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford (Thornbury) | This centre | 47.8% | 11 weeks |
| Bradford (Heaton) | 3.3 miles | 56.1% | 15.4 weeks |
| Horsforth | 4.4 miles | 49.7% | 13.2 weeks |
| Heckmondwike | 6.5 miles | 45.8% | 15 weeks |
| Leeds (The Old Fire Station) | 8.6 miles | n/a | n/a |
| Halifax | 9 miles | 45% | 20 weeks |
Questions about Thornbury test centre
Which Bradford test centre is mine?
Bradford has two. Thornbury is on the east side, at Midpoint, BD3 7AY. Heaton is to the north west, on Farfield Street, BD9 5AS. Go by the postcode on your booking.
How long is the wait at Thornbury?
About 11 weeks if you book on your own, one of the shortest waits anywhere. If you want sooner still, we usually find an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Where exactly is Thornbury test centre?
The Courtyard, Midpoint, off Dick Lane, BD3 7AY. The Travelodge shares the postcode, which helps if you're using a sat nav.
How do I get an earlier test at Thornbury?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us when you can drive and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as one comes up.
Would you watch Heaton as well?
Yes. They're only about 3 miles apart, so tell us you'll take either and we'll watch both.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.