Centre directory
Sheffield (Middlewood Road) test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Sheffield (Middlewood Road). It combines the recorded centre location around Sheffield and South Yorkshire, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Sheffield (Middlewood Road)
- Anonymous slot: Thu, 26 Nov 2026, 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 each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.
Planning around Sheffield (Middlewood Road)
The recorded address places this centre in a community or civic setting around Sheffield and South Yorkshire. 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 Penistone Road (A61), Skew Hill Lane, Lane Head, Salt Box Lane, Oughtibridge Lane, and Fox Hill Road within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Penistone Road (A61) with local roads such as Skew Hill Lane, Lane Head, Salt Box Lane, Oughtibridge Lane, and Fox Hill Road makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.
The surrounding mapped network includes 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 Sheffield (Middlewood Road)
Sheffield (Middlewood Road) recorded a 48.7% pass rate in the published period, 1.5 percentage points below the 50.2% regional figure and 1.4 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
- 50.3%
- Automatic tests
- 43.2%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 166
- Median wait
- 18.6 weeks
5,167 first attempts in 2025–26
3,801 automatic tests in 2025–26
3.2% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 152 standard slots still available (4.9%) 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 Sheffield (Middlewood Road)
Grenoside Community CentreMain StreetSheffieldSouth YorkshireS35 8PRUse the map to plan your arrival around S35 and orient yourself using Penistone Road (A61), Skew Hill Lane, and Lane Head. Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Sheffield (Middlewood Road)?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Sheffield (Middlewood Road) test centre?
Sheffield (Middlewood Road) is recorded at Grenoside Community Centre, Main Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 8PR. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Sheffield (Middlewood Road)?
Penistone Road (A61), Skew Hill Lane, Lane Head, Salt Box Lane, Oughtibridge Lane, and Fox Hill Road are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Sheffield (Middlewood Road)?
DVSA recorded 10,442 car tests and a 48.7% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 18.6 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Sheffield (Middlewood Road)?
The official neighbour dataset lists Sheffield (Handsworth), Rotherham, and Barnsley as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Sheffield (Middlewood Road)?
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.