Pontefract driving test centre
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- Nothing to pay upfront
- You only pay once we've found you a test
- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: 7 Flemming Court, Whistler Drive, Glasshoughton, Castleford WF10 5HW
The Pontefract driving test centre is actually in Castleford: at Flemming Court on Whistler Drive in Glasshoughton, near junction 32 of the M62 and the Xscape complex, about 2.5 miles from Pontefract town centre. Selby and Goole have no centre of their own, so learners come from Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley, Featherstone, Normanton, Hemsworth, South Elmsall, Selby and Goole.
5,544 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the harder centres to pass at: 46.9%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 18.4 weeks booking on your own. Leeds (Colton Mill) is about 7 miles away and Wakefield about 9.
How long is the wait at Pontefract driving test centre?
If you book at Pontefract on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 18.4 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 Pontefract?
In the latest official figures, 46.9% of driving tests at Pontefract were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 47.8%.
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 Pontefract
- Tell us what you needPick Pontefract and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Pontefract, 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 Pontefract
Tell us you want Pontefract 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 Pontefract
How Pontefract 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | This centre | 46.9% | 18.4 weeks |
| Leeds (Colton Mill) | 6.9 miles | 51.8% | 15.4 weeks |
| Wakefield | 8.6 miles | 45.4% | 9.8 weeks |
| Leeds (The Old Fire Station) | 9.1 miles | n/a | n/a |
| Barnsley | 12.5 miles | 58.5% | 21.4 weeks |
| Heckmondwike | 13.5 miles | 45.8% | 15 weeks |
Questions about Pontefract test centre
Where is Pontefract driving test centre?
7 Flemming Court, Whistler Drive, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 5HW. Despite the name, it's in Castleford, off the road with the Motorpoint showroom near Xscape.
How long is the wait at Pontefract?
About 18.4 weeks booking on your own. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Pontefract a hard test centre?
It's on the harder side. 46.9% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, below the 50% across Great Britain.
How can I get an earlier test at Pontefract?
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. Nothing to pay upfront.
Would you watch Wakefield or Leeds too?
Yes. Tell us every centre you can get to and we'll look at them all.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.