Centre directory
Grantham (Somerby) test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Grantham (Somerby). It combines the recorded centre location around Grantham and Lincolnshire, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Grantham (Somerby)
- Anonymous slot: Mon, 18 Jan 2027, Morning, Wants earlier
Only the test date, broad time band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test are shown. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.
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 Grantham (Somerby)
The recorded address places this centre in Grantham and Lincolnshire. 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 High Dike (A52), Bridge End Road (A52), Somerby Roundabout, Somerby Hill (A52), High Dike (B6403), and Mary Lane within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including High Dike (A52), Bridge End Road (A52), Somerby Roundabout, Somerby Hill (A52), and High Dike (B6403) with local roads such as Mary Lane makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts.
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 Grantham (Somerby)
Grantham (Somerby) recorded a 57.9% pass rate in the published period, 7.4 percentage points above the 50.5% regional figure and 7.8 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
- 59.6%
- Automatic tests
- 49.9%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 187
- Median wait
- 16.3 weeks
3,936 first attempts in 2025–26
2,019 automatic tests in 2025–26
4.8% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 184 standard slots still available (6.4%) 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 Grantham (Somerby)
Spitalgate AirfieldBlue HarbourGranthamLincolnshireNG31 7TXUse the map to plan your arrival around NG31 and orient yourself using High Dike (A52), Bridge End Road (A52), and Somerby Roundabout. Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Grantham (Somerby)?
There are 2 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Grantham (Somerby) test centre?
Grantham (Somerby) is recorded at Spitalgate Airfield, Blue Harbour, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7TX. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Grantham (Somerby)?
High Dike (A52), Bridge End Road (A52), Somerby Roundabout, Somerby Hill (A52), High Dike (B6403), and Mary Lane are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Grantham (Somerby)?
DVSA recorded 7,318 car tests and a 57.9% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 16.3 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Grantham (Somerby)?
The official neighbour dataset lists Melton Mowbray, Boston, and Nottingham (Colwick) as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Grantham (Somerby)?
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.