Centre directory
Wellingborough test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Wellingborough. It combines the recorded centre location around Wellingborough and Northamptonshire, 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 Wellingborough
The recorded address places this centre in Wellingborough and Northamptonshire. 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 Park Farm Way (A509), Niort Way (A509), Northampton Road (A5128), Queensway, Sywell Road, and Hardwick Road within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Park Farm Way (A509), Niort Way (A509), and Northampton Road (A5128) with local roads such as Queensway, Sywell Road, and Hardwick Road makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.
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 Wellingborough
Wellingborough recorded a 60.0% pass rate in the published period, 9.5 percentage points above the 50.5% regional figure and 9.9 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
- 59.4%
- Automatic tests
- 57.6%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 28
- Median wait
- 21.4 weeks
786 first attempts in 2025–26
653 automatic tests in 2025–26
3.6% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 4 standard slots still available (1.1%) and 12.8 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 Wellingborough
Glamis HallGoldsmith RoadWellingboroughNorthamptonshireNN8 3RUUse the map to plan your arrival around NN8 and orient yourself using Park Farm Way (A509), Niort Way (A509), and Northampton Road (A5128). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Wellingborough?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Wellingborough test centre?
Wellingborough is recorded at Glamis Hall, Goldsmith Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3RU. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Wellingborough?
Park Farm Way (A509), Niort Way (A509), Northampton Road (A5128), Queensway, Sywell Road, and Hardwick 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 Wellingborough?
DVSA recorded 1,450 car tests and a 60.0% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 21.4 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Wellingborough?
The official neighbour dataset lists Kettering, Northampton, and Bedford as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Wellingborough?
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.