Grantham driving test centre
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- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: Spitalgate Airfield, Blue Harbour, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 7TX
Grantham's driving test centre is at Blue Harbour on the old Spitalgate Airfield, on the A52 just outside the town. It shares the site with a vehicle testing station, and learners come from Grantham, Great Gonerby, Barrowby, Colsterworth, Ancaster and Bottesford.
7,318 car tests were taken there in a year, and more learners pass there than at most centres: 57.9%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
Melton Mowbray is about 16 miles away and Lincoln about 21. You can compare them further down.
How long is the wait at Grantham driving test centre?
If you book at Grantham on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 23.2 weeks away. That's about the same as most test centres.
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 Grantham?
In the latest official figures, 57.9% of driving tests at Grantham were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 58.1%.
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 Grantham
- Tell us what you needPick Grantham and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Grantham, 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 Grantham
Tell us you want Grantham 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 Grantham
How Grantham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham (Somerby) | This centre | 57.9% | 23.2 weeks |
| Melton Mowbray | 15.7 miles | 69.7% | 21.8 weeks |
| Nottingham (Colwick) | 20.5 miles | 46.4% | 23.2 weeks |
| Lincoln | 20.9 miles | 52.1% | 24+ weeks |
| Boston | 23.6 miles | 50.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Leicester (Cannock Street) | 26.4 miles | 40.2% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Grantham test centre
Why is it called Grantham (Somerby)?
That's the name it's booked under. The centre is at Spitalgate Airfield on the A52, just outside Grantham, NG31 7TX. It's not in the town centre, so allow time to get there.
How long is the wait at Grantham?
About 23.2 weeks if you book on your own. With us, an earlier date usually turns up within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
How many people pass at Grantham?
57.9% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain.
How can I get an earlier test at Grantham?
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 we find one.
Is the theory test centre in the same place?
No. The theory test centre is in the town, at the George Centre. Your driving test is at Spitalgate Airfield.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.