Intensive Driving Courses in Staffordshire
GetMyPass runs intensive driving courses right across Staffordshire. Whether you are in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and Newcastle-under-Lyme, our DVSA-approved instructors get you test-ready fast. Choose your area below or get in touch to book.
Staffordshire covers a wide stretch of the West Midlands, from Tamworth and Burton upon Trent in the east to Newcastle-under-Lyme in the north, with Stafford, Lichfield, Cannock, Rugeley and Burntwood filling in between. Learners here move between market-town centres, ring roads and stretches of national-speed-limit lane, so a course needs to cover both close-quarters town driving and faster open roads before test day, and the mix of layouts across the county means no single route type prepares you for everything.
The county’s three DVSA test centres show a real spread in results.
Burton on Trent leads the way, Lichfield sits close to the middle, and Stafford runs behind both. That gap matters when you are choosing where to book, because the roads, junctions and traffic patterns around each centre are different, and getting practice on routes similar to your chosen centre matters more than which town you happen to live in. An intensive course built around your test centre, rather than a generic syllabus, gives you more relevant hours behind the wheel before test day.
GetMyPass covers 8 towns across Staffordshire, working with DVSA-approved local instructors at 5 local DVSA test centres. Our intensive courses run 6-8 hours per day and can take you from beginner to test-ready in as little as one week.
Pass rates across Staffordshire ranged from 41% to 54% in 2024/25. Our structured day-by-day approach means you build genuine driving confidence fast, arriving at the test centre properly prepared.
Whether you’re in Burton upon Trent, Stafford or Newcastle-under-Lyme, we match you with an instructor who knows your local test routes – covering pickup from your home or workplace.
Areas we cover in Staffordshire
Burton upon Trent
DE13-DE15 | Local test centre
Stafford
ST16, ST17 | Local test centre
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 | Local test centre
Cannock
WS11, WS12 | Local test centre
Lichfield
WS13, WS14 | Local test centre
Tamworth
B77-B79 | Nearest centre: Lichfield
Burntwood
WS7 | Nearest centre: Lichfield
Rugeley
WS15 | Nearest centre: Cannock
Staffordshire’s three test centres sit at different points against the 50% national average. Burton on Trent has the best pass rate in the county at 54%, above the national figure. Lichfield comes in at 48%, just under average, and Stafford is the weakest of the three at 47%. None of these numbers make a centre easy or hard on their own, but the gap between Burton on Trent and Stafford is real. Learners choose which centre to sit their test at, so it is worth weighing up travel time against how comfortable you feel with the routes around each one before booking.
FAQs, intensive driving courses in Staffordshire
Which driving test centres are in Staffordshire?
Staffordshire has three DVSA test centres: Burton on Trent, Lichfield and Stafford. Burton on Trent has the strongest pass rate in the county at 54%, ahead of the 50% national average. Lichfield runs at 48% and Stafford at 47%, both slightly below average. Learners can choose which of the three to book their test at, so it is worth considering the routes and traffic patterns around each before deciding, rather than simply picking the nearest one to home.
Which Staffordshire test centre has the best pass rate?
Burton on Trent has the best pass rate of Staffordshire’s three test centres, at 54%, above the 50% national average. Lichfield follows at 48% and Stafford at 47%. A higher pass rate does not guarantee an easier test, since routes, traffic and examiner style all vary, but it is a useful factor when weighing up where to sit your test, alongside how comfortable you are with the roads around a given centre.
Can I choose which Staffordshire test centre I sit my test at?
Yes. Learners book their own driving test directly with the DVSA and can choose from any available centre, including Burton on Trent, Lichfield or Stafford in Staffordshire. Booking through a third party or provider has been banned since 12 May 2026. Once booked, you can change the date up to twice, with a minimum of 10 working days notice, for a fee of £62 on weekdays or £75 on evenings and weekends.
What are the driving test routes like around Staffordshire?
Routes around Staffordshire’s test centres reflect the county’s mix of market towns and open roads. Around Burton on Trent, Lichfield and Stafford, learners typically face town-centre junctions, roundabouts and residential streets close to the centre, opening out onto national-speed-limit roads further out. Because Burton on Trent, Lichfield and Stafford show different pass rates (54%, 48% and 47% respectively), it is worth getting practice on routes similar to whichever centre you book, rather than assuming the roads are the same across the county.
Which areas of Staffordshire do you cover?
We cover 8 towns across Staffordshire, including Burton upon Trent, Stafford, Newcastle-under-Lyme and 5 more. See the full list above – click any area for local test centre details and pickup postcodes.
Which DVSA test centres are used in Staffordshire?
We work with Stafford Driving Test Centre, Lichfield Driving Test Centre, Burton upon Trent Driving Test Centre, Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-under-Lyme) Driving Test Centre plus 1 more across Staffordshire.
How much does an intensive driving course in Staffordshire cost?
Price depends on your experience level and the number of hours you need. We give you an exact quote in minutes based on your situation – no hidden fees. Use the button above to get yours.
Do you offer manual and automatic courses in Staffordshire?
Yes – we offer both manual and automatic intensive courses across Staffordshire. Tell us your preference when you get a quote and we’ll match you with the right car and instructor.
Towns & cities we cover in Staffordshire
Cities
- Stoke-on-Trent ST1
- Lichfield WS13
Towns
- Stafford ST16
- Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5
- Burton upon Trent DE14
- Cannock WS11
- Tamworth B79
- Leek ST13
- Stone ST15