Centre directory
Chippenham test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Chippenham. It combines the recorded centre location around Chippenham and Wiltshire, 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 complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Chippenham
The recorded address places this centre in Chippenham and Wiltshire. 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 West Cepen Way (A350), Bumpers Farm (A350), Brook Roundabout, Bristol Road (A420), Hungerdown Lane (B4528), and Hardenhuish Lane (B4528) 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 Chippenham
Chippenham recorded a 56.4% pass rate in the published period, 4.7 percentage points above the 51.7% regional figure and 6.3 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
- 56.0%
- Automatic tests
- 50.6%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 204
- Median wait
- 7.7 weeks
4,870 first attempts in 2025–26
1,784 automatic tests in 2025–26
4.2% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 863 standard slots still available (22.2%) and 16.8 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 Chippenham
Unit 11Cavalier CourtBumpers FarmChippenhamWiltshireSN14 6LHUse the map to plan your arrival around SN14 and orient yourself using West Cepen Way (A350), Bumpers Farm (A350), and Brook Roundabout. Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Chippenham?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Chippenham test centre?
Chippenham is recorded at Unit 11, Cavalier Court, Bumpers Farm, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6LH. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Chippenham?
West Cepen Way (A350), Bumpers Farm (A350), Brook Roundabout, Bristol Road (A420), Hungerdown Lane (B4528), and Hardenhuish Lane (B4528) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Chippenham?
DVSA recorded 9,629 car tests and a 56.4% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 7.7 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Chippenham?
The official neighbour dataset lists Trowbridge, Bristol (Kingswood), 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 Chippenham?
No. The DTC helps compatible learners find one another, but both learners must complete the official process with DVSA.
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.