Where is Grantham (Somerby) Test Centre?

Grantham (Somerby) Test Centre is at Spitalgate Airfield, Blue Harbour, Grantham, NG31 7TX. The map on this page shows its published location.

What is the pass rate at Grantham (Somerby) Test Centre?

Practical: 57.9% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.

Does Grantham (Somerby) 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 Grantham (Somerby) Test Centre?

This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.

What is the driving test waiting time at Grantham (Somerby)?

DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 16.3 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.

What is the first-attempt pass rate at Grantham (Somerby)?

The published first-attempt pass rate was 59.6% from 3,936 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.

What is the automatic-car pass rate at Grantham (Somerby)?

The published automatic-car pass rate was 49.9% from 2,019 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.

Are the roads listed near Grantham (Somerby) official driving test routes?

No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Practical driving test centre in Grantham

Grantham (Somerby) Driving Test Centre

Find the address, postcode and map. You can also compare official DVSA pass rates, numbers of tests and the full published history, including past practical-test waiting times.

Spitalgate Airfield, Blue Harbour, Grantham, NG31 7TX

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At a glance

Grantham (Somerby) driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 57.9% from 7,318 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 16.3 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate: 57.9%; 2025-26 · 7,318 tests
Published median wait: 16.3 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate: 59.6%; 2025-26 · 3,936 first attempts
Automatic pass rate: 49.9%; 2025-26 · 2,019 automatic tests

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

Grantham (Somerby) Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Grantham (Somerby) Test Centre
Spitalgate Airfield, Blue Harbour
Grantham
NG31 7TX

Location checked: 24 August 2026
Statistics period: Practical: 2025-26
Data imported: 13 August 2026

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Grantham (Somerby) driving test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Grantham (Somerby).

Appointments

Booking and waiting times

Start here if you are deciding when to book. These figures are historical DVSA measures, not live appointment availability.

Published waiting-time and appointment-availability trend

The recorded median wait moved from 14.1 weeks in Aug 2024 to 16.3 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 6.4% of standard appointments in the booking window were still available.

Standard appointments still available

Percentage of standard test slots in the published booking window that had not been booked.

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Published booking-to-test waiting times and appointment availability for Grantham (Somerby)
Month	Median wait	Weeks to 10% availability	Standard slots released	Booked	Still available	Available (%)	Overtime slots
Jul 2026	16.3 weeks	24 weeks	2,891	2,707	184	6.4%	7
Jun 2026	16.4 weeks	24 weeks	3,230	3,054	176	5.5%	8
May 2026	16.3 weeks	24 weeks	3,286	3,106	180	5.5%	44
Apr 2026	13.6 weeks	24 weeks	3,364	3,179	185	5.5%	45
Mar 2026	9.6 weeks	24 weeks	3,282	3,103	179	5.5%	14
Feb 2026	8.3 weeks	24 weeks	3,288	3,120	168	5.1%	7
Jan 2026	10.3 weeks	24 weeks	3,021	2,855	166	5.5%	8
Dec 2025	11 weeks	24 weeks	2,865	2,708	157	5.5%	7
Nov 2025	19.2 weeks	24 weeks	2,420	2,319	101	4.2%	65
Oct 2025	21.9 weeks	24 weeks	2,280	2,231	49	2.1%	8
Sept 2025	20.1 weeks	15.4 weeks	2,611	2,469	142	5.4%	0
Aug 2025	19.3 weeks	24 weeks	2,937	2,738	199	6.8%	36
Jul 2025	14.9 weeks	24 weeks	2,879	2,680	199	6.9%	1
Jun 2025	14.1 weeks	21.6 weeks	3,018	2,783	235	7.8%	37
May 2025	12.6 weeks	23.5 weeks	3,048	2,830	218	7.2%	9
Apr 2025	12.6 weeks	24 weeks	2,889	2,735	154	5.3%	0
Mar 2025	11.4 weeks	24 weeks	2,783	2,623	160	5.7%	0
Feb 2025	13.4 weeks	24 weeks	2,848	2,680	168	5.9%	0
Jan 2025	16.4 weeks	23.5 weeks	2,707	2,540	167	6.2%	4
Dec 2024	15.3 weeks	22.4 weeks	2,613	2,353	260	10%	1
Nov 2024	12.4 weeks	19.3 weeks	2,723	2,234	489	18%	0
Oct 2024	15.4 weeks	19 weeks	2,849	2,126	723	25.4%	0
Sept 2024	16 weeks	19.8 weeks	2,679	1,966	713	26.6%	0
Aug 2024	14.1 weeks	20 weeks	2,708	2,160	548	20.2%	11

Hover over or focus any point or bar for its exact value. Official DVSA DRT122F historical data. Both lines use weeks on the same scale. These figures are not live appointment availability and do not guarantee when a new booking can be made.

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

57.9%

Tests conducted

7,318

Results shown

All candidates

First attempts

59.6%

2,344 of 3,936 first attempts passed. 187 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

49.9%

1,007 of 2,019 practical tests taken in automatic cars passed.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122E

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

57.9%

Great Britain rank

71st of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate.

East Midlands rank

4th of 20

The regional comparison rate is 50.8%.

Compared with Great Britain

7.9 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Melton Mowbray

15.6 miles away · 69.7% from 1,984 tests

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

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

These charts show the historical results and breakdowns DVSA has published for this centre. Open any table to see the exact published values.

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Official test-day guidance

Prepare for test day at Grantham (Somerby)

This checklist summarises current GOV.UK guidance for practical car tests. Your booking confirmation remains the source for your appointment time and any centre-specific instructions.

What to take

Your UK driving licence.
Your theory pass certificate if you have it.
A suitable car, usually your instructor's car.

Check the complete GOV.UK list

What happens

An eyesight check and two vehicle-safety questions.
General and independent driving in varied conditions, but not on motorways.
One reversing exercise and possibly an emergency stop.
A standard test includes around 35 minutes of driving.

Read how the test works

Using your own car

The car must meet DVSA safety, visibility, tax, MOT, insurance and equipment rules. A test can be cancelled without a refund if the car is unsuitable.

Check every vehicle requirement

Official links checked 14 August 2026. GOV.UK should be followed if this summary and current official guidance ever differ.

Roads near the test centre

What the roads are like around Grantham (Somerby)

This section shows main roads, roundabouts and traffic lights mapped within 2.2 miles of the test centre. You can use it to get familiar with the area before your test.

These are not DVSA test routes. We do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Skills to practise for these road environments

These suggestions are derived from mapped nearby features, not from examiner-route information.

Faster-road planning

Build confidence reading signs early, selecting a lane, joining safely and leaving a longer following distance as speeds rise.

Why this is included: Mapped nearby examples include High Dike (A52), Bridge End Road (A52), Somerby Roundabout.

Roundabout observations

Practise reducing speed in time, reading lane markings, checking mirrors and making a fresh safety decision at each approach.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap labels nearby roundabouts including Somerby Roundabout, Grantham Southern Relief Road, and maps 2 mini-roundabout points.

Signal-controlled junctions

Practise scanning for lane arrows and stop lines, planning for changing lights, and checking that a junction is clear before proceeding.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap contains 14 traffic-signal map points within the mapped radius.

Lower-speed road awareness

Practise meeting traffic safely, allowing for parked vehicles, and looking early for pedestrians, cyclists and side-road hazards.

Why this is included: Mapped lower-speed or local-road examples include London Road (A52), Springfield Road (A607), High Dike (B6403).

Changing speed environments

Practise spotting speed-limit changes promptly and choosing an appropriate speed for the road and conditions rather than driving at the limit automatically.

Why this is included: The selected nearby roads carry mapped limits ranging from 30 mph to 60 mph.

Main roads nearby

High Dike (A52)Major road · about 32 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Bridge End Road (A52)Major road · about 184 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Somerby RoundaboutMajor road · about 609 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Somerby Hill (A52)Major road · about 629 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
London Road (A52)Major road · about 2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Springfield Road (A607)Main road · about 2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
High Dike (B6403)Local main road · about 175 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
B1176Local main road · about 617 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Grantham Road (B1176)Local main road · about 1,178 metres from the test centre
Bourne Road (B1176)Local main road · about 1,569 metres from the test centre
B1174Local main road · about 1.9 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 50 mph
South Parade (B1174)Local main road · about 1.9 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph

Map data downloaded and automatically checked on 22 August 2026. OpenStreetMap can be incomplete or out of date. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving distances. © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. The numbers count OpenStreetMap map entries, not physical junctions.

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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)

Published median wait (Jul 2026)

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

Melton Mowbray Test Centre

Melton Mowbray, LE13 0UL

About 15.6 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 69.7%; 2025-26 · 1,984 tests
Median wait: 23.3 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 71.2%
Automatic: 62.6%

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Nottingham (Colwick ) Test Centre

Nottingham, NG4 2JU

About 20.4 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 46.4%; 2025-26 · 15,150 tests
Median wait: 8.3 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 47.6%
Automatic: 42.4%

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Lincoln Test Centre

Lincoln, LN6 3RT

About 20.9 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 52.1%; 2025-26 · 6,192 tests
Median wait: 17.1 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 52.5%
Automatic: 44.5%

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Boston Test Centre

Boston, PE21 8AL

About 23.7 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 50.7%; 2025-26 · 4,784 tests
Median wait: 4.5 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 52.8%
Automatic: 39.9%

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Leicester (Cannock Street) Test Centre

Leicester, LE4 9HT

About 26.3 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 40.2%; 2025-26 · 14,198 tests
Median wait: 6.4 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 38.5%
Automatic: 35.3%

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Loughborough Test Centre

Loughborough, LE11 1JP

About 26.9 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 42.3%; 2025-26 · 5,502 tests
Median wait: 23 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 42.6%
Automatic: 33.2%

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Questions about Grantham (Somerby) Test Centre

Where is Grantham (Somerby) Test Centre?: Grantham (Somerby) Test Centre is at Spitalgate Airfield, Blue Harbour, Grantham, NG31 7TX. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Grantham (Somerby) Test Centre?: Practical: 57.9% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Grantham (Somerby) 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 Grantham (Somerby) Test Centre?: This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.
What is the driving test waiting time at Grantham (Somerby)?: DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 16.3 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Grantham (Somerby)?: The published first-attempt pass rate was 59.6% from 3,936 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.
What is the automatic-car pass rate at Grantham (Somerby)?: The published automatic-car pass rate was 49.9% from 2,019 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Grantham (Somerby) official driving test routes?: No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.