Loughborough test swaps

Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Loughborough. It combines the recorded centre location around Loughborough and Leicestershire, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.

At a glance

Active swaps: 0
Pass rate: 42.3%
Local area: Loughborough and Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Postcode: LE11 1JP
Status: DVSA / GB live matching

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42.3%
DVSA pass rate: 5,502
tests in source period: Loughborough and Leicestershire
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

List your existing booking and desired dates.
The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
Both learners accept, then each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.

Planning around Loughborough

The recorded address places this centre in a business or enterprise setting around Loughborough and Leicestershire. 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 Bridge Street (A6), Fennel Street (A6), Lemyngton Street (A6), Jubilee Way (A6), The Rushes (A6), and Derby Road (A6) 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 traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Loughborough Central and Loughborough.

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 Loughborough

Loughborough recorded a 42.3% pass rate in the published period, 8.2 percentage points below the 50.5% regional figure and 7.8 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: 42.6%; 2,577 first attempts in 2025-26
Automatic tests: 33.2%; 1,089 automatic tests in 2025-26
Zero-fault first tests: 77; 3.0% of first attempts
Median wait: 23 weeks; Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 49 standard slots still available (7.6%) 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 Loughborough

Ark Business CentreGordon RoadLoughboroughLeicestershireLE11 1JP

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Use the map to plan your arrival around LE11 and orient yourself using Bridge Street (A6), Fennel Street (A6), and Lemyngton Street (A6). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

Nearby alternatives to Loughborough

A different centre may offer a more suitable date, but only switch after checking travel time, instructor availability and the official booking rules.

FAQs

Are there active swaps at Loughborough?

No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.

Where is Loughborough test centre?

Loughborough is recorded at Ark Business Centre, Gordon Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1JP. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Loughborough?

Bridge Street (A6), Fennel Street (A6), Lemyngton Street (A6), Jubilee Way (A6), The Rushes (A6), and Derby Road (A6) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.

What are the published statistics for Loughborough?

DVSA recorded 5,502 car tests and a 42.3% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 23 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Loughborough?

The official neighbour dataset lists Leicester (Cannock Street), Melton Mowbray, and Nottingham (Chilwell) as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.

Can The DTC complete a test swap for Loughborough?

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.

The DTC is not DVSA, DVLA, DVA, nidirect or GOV.UK. The DTC does not change, cancel or swap tests for learners.