Centre directory
Cheltenham test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Cheltenham. It combines the recorded centre location around Cheltenham and Gloucestershire, 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 Cheltenham
The recorded address places this centre in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. 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 Fairview Road (A4019), Saint Johns Avenue (A4019), Albion Street (A46), Saint Margaret's Road (A4019), Berkeley Street (A46), and Swindon Road (A4019) 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.
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 Cheltenham
Cheltenham recorded a 43.2% pass rate in the published period, 8.5 percentage points below the 51.7% regional figure and 6.9 points below the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 42.9%
- Automatic tests
- 35.6%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 25
- Median wait
- 13.5 weeks
2,550 first attempts in 2025–26
1,027 automatic tests in 2025–26
1.0% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 52 standard slots still available (3.9%) and 24 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 Cheltenham
Bishopsgate House94 All Saints RoadCheltenhamGloucestershireGL52 2HQUse the map to plan your arrival around GL52 and orient yourself using Fairview Road (A4019), Saint Johns Avenue (A4019), and Albion Street (A46). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Cheltenham?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Cheltenham test centre?
Cheltenham is recorded at Bishopsgate House, 94 All Saints Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2HQ. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Cheltenham?
Fairview Road (A4019), Saint Johns Avenue (A4019), Albion Street (A46), Saint Margaret's Road (A4019), Berkeley Street (A46), and Swindon Road (A4019) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Cheltenham?
DVSA recorded 5,161 car tests and a 43.2% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 13.5 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Cheltenham?
The official neighbour dataset lists Gloucester, Worcester, and Swindon as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Cheltenham?
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.