Newcastle-under-Lyme driving test centre
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Test centre address: Parklands, Clayton Lane, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6PQ
This is the Newcastle-under-Lyme driving test centre, though it actually sits at Parklands on Clayton Lane in Trent Vale, on the A34 opposite the Royal Stoke hospital. It's listed under Stoke-on-Trent when you book, which catches people out.
6,646 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the harder centres in the country to pass at, with a pass rate of 41.6%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Learners come from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Trent Vale, Clayton, Silverdale, Keele and Madeley. The other Stoke centre, Cobridge, is about 3 miles away.
How long is the wait at Newcastle-under-Lyme driving test centre?
If you book at Newcastle-under-Lyme 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.
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What's the pass rate at Newcastle-under-Lyme?
In the latest official figures, 41.6% of driving tests at Newcastle-under-Lyme were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 40.7%.
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 Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Tell us what you needPick Newcastle-under-Lyme and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Newcastle-under-Lyme, 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme
Tell us you want Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme
How Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | This centre | 41.6% | 23.2 weeks |
| Stoke-on-Trent (Cobridge) | 3.2 miles | 40.6% | 22 weeks |
| Crewe | 11.6 miles | 43.8% | 22.8 weeks |
| Stafford | 13.2 miles | 45.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Macclesfield | 18.5 miles | 51.9% | 22.8 weeks |
| Telford | 21.8 miles | 48.9% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Newcastle-under-Lyme test centre
Where is the Newcastle-under-Lyme test centre?
Parklands, Clayton Lane, Trent Vale, ST4 6PQ, on the A34 across from the Royal Stoke hospital. It's inside Stoke-on-Trent rather than Newcastle itself, so follow the postcode not the name.
Is this the same as the Cobridge centre?
No. Both are listed under Stoke-on-Trent. This one is at Trent Vale in the south of the city and also runs motorcycle tests. Cobridge is on Elder Road up between Hanley and Burslem. Check the postcode on your booking.
How long is the wait for a test here?
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.
Is it a hard centre to pass at?
It's one of the tougher ones. 41.6% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, below the 50% across Great Britain. The A34 and the hospital junctions are busy, so practise them.
How can I get an earlier test here?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.