Theory test centre in Canterbury

Canterbury Theory Test Centre

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Suite E, The Clock Tower Building, Canterbury Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2LE
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At a glance

Canterbury theory test pass rate

Latest published theory test pass rate: 47.4% from 26,438 tests in 2025-26.

Overall theory pass rate
47.4%
2025-26 · 26,438 tests
Tests conducted
26,438
2025-26
Tests passed
12,535
2025-26
Selected results
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DVSA published candidate breakdown

These are group-level historical results. They do not predict an individual learner's result or prove that a centre is easier.

Canterbury Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Canterbury Test Centre
Suite E, The Clock Tower Building, Canterbury Lane
Canterbury
CT1 2LE
Location checked
24 August 2026
Statistics period
Theory: 2025-26
Data imported
13 August 2026

Canterbury theory test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Canterbury.

Results

How learners performed

These figures describe groups of tests in published DVSA tables. They do not estimate your personal chance of passing or prove that a centre is easier.

Overall pass rate
47.4%
Tests conducted
26,438
Results shown
All candidates

How this pass rate compares

Overall theory pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

47.4%
Great Britain rank

72nd of 192

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate; tied with 1 other centre.

Compared with Great Britain

2.6 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 44.8%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Royal Tunbridge Wells

37.2 miles away · 53.6% from 9,660 tests

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A higher past rate does not mean this centre is easier or has appointments available now.

These figures compare groups of learners who took tests in the past. They cannot tell you how hard a centre, route or examiner will be, or whether you will pass.

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

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Test centres near Canterbury

Distances are straight-line centre-to-centre estimates, not driving distances. Rates and waits cover the displayed published period and do not show that one centre is easier.

Overall latest pass rate (2025-26)

Canterbury (this centre)New RomneySouthend on SeaChathamHastingsRoyal Tunbridge WellsChelmsford

The charts only include centres with figures from the same period as Canterbury. Hover over or focus a point for its exact value. Exact figures, test volumes and distances are shown below.

New Romney Test Centre

Romney Marsh, TN29 0SA

About 19 miles straight-line · theory tests

Overall result
47.2%
2025-26 · 1,859 tests
Median wait
Not published
Period unavailable · historical
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Chatham Test Centre

Chatham, ME4 4EP

About 25.5 miles straight-line · theory tests

Overall result
44.1%
2025-26 · 32,955 tests
Median wait
Not published
Period unavailable · historical
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Hastings Test Centre

Hastings, TN38 9BA

About 36.6 miles straight-line · theory tests

Overall result
45.1%
2025-26 · 6,891 tests
Median wait
Not published
Period unavailable · historical
View Hastings

Chelmsford Test Centre

Chelmsford, CM1 1HT

About 41.3 miles straight-line · theory tests

Overall result
47.9%
2025-26 · 22,482 tests
Median wait
Not published
Period unavailable · historical
View Chelmsford

Questions about Canterbury Test Centre

Where is Canterbury Test Centre?
Canterbury Test Centre is at Suite E, The Clock Tower Building, Canterbury Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2LE. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Canterbury Test Centre?
Theory: 47.4% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Canterbury Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?
No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.
Which tests are available at Canterbury Test Centre?
This location is listed for theory tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.