Centre directory
Ashfield test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Ashfield. It combines the recorded centre location around Sherwood House and Sutton-in-Ashfield, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
recorded local area
Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
How the swap works here
- 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
- 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
- 3. Both learners accept, then each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.
Planning around Ashfield
The recorded address places this centre in Sherwood House and Sutton-in-Ashfield. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.
OpenStreetMap records Sherwood Way South (A617), Sherwood Way South, Kings Mill Road East (A617), Mansfield Road (A38), Sutton Road (A38), and Newark Road (B6022) within roughly one mile of the centre. These larger roads make planning, lane choice and speed awareness useful topics to cover with your instructor.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Sutton Parkway.
Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.
What the published data says about Ashfield
Ashfield recorded a 57.3% pass rate in the published period, 6.8 percentage points above the 50.5% regional figure and 7.2 points above the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 59.2%
- Automatic tests
- 49.6%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 248
- Median wait
- 18.2 weeks
4,283 first attempts in 2025–26
2,004 automatic tests in 2025–26
5.8% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 238 standard slots still available (8.5%) and 19.3 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.
Where to find Ashfield
Ground FloorSherwood HouseOff Coxmoor RoadSutton-in-AshfieldNG17 5LAUse the map to plan your arrival around NG17 and orient yourself using Sherwood Way South (A617), Sherwood Way South, and Kings Mill Road East (A617). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Ashfield?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Ashfield test centre?
Ashfield is recorded at Ground Floor, Sherwood House, Off Coxmoor Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 5LA. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Ashfield?
Sherwood Way South (A617), Sherwood Way South, Kings Mill Road East (A617), Mansfield Road (A38), Sutton Road (A38), and Newark Road (B6022) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Ashfield?
DVSA recorded 8,144 car tests and a 57.3% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 18.2 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Ashfield?
The official neighbour dataset lists Chesterfield, Nottingham (Colwick), and Worksop as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Ashfield?
No. Each learner must call DVSA separately on the same day: learner 1 requests the swap, then learner 2 calls to complete it. DVSA recommends the second call by 4pm. The DTC cannot change either booking.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.