From £35/hr
A1 Driving Academy
Manual and automatic
36 Joseph St, Normanton, Derby DE23 8QH4.8653 Google ratings
Intensive coursesEveningsWeekendsFemale instructorsBlock deals
Established in 2005, A1 Driving Academy has built a reputation for responsible instruction across the East and West Midlands. Lessons start from £35 per hour with free pick-up and drop-off, plus complimentary theory training for all students; payment plans available with no extra charges. Instructors know all local test routes and create a relaxed, encouraging environment whether you're a complete beginner or need refresher lessons.
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1 hour
£35
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Nearest test centres and pass rates
The 3 test centres closest to A1 Driving Academy. Pass rates are DVSA data (2025 to 2026) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
52%
Derby (Alvaston)
8,086 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsManual pass rate54.5%
Automatic pass rate46.3%
50%
Nottingham (Chilwell)
9,415 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthManual pass rate52.2%
Automatic pass rate43.4%
55%
Burton on Trent
7,273 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsManual pass rate58.0%
Automatic pass rate43.9%
| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Derby (Alvaston) | 51.8% | 54.5% | 46.3% | 8,086 | 3 months |
| Nottingham (Chilwell) | 49.9% | 52.2% | 43.4% | 9,415 | 1 month |
| Burton on Trent | 54.7% | 58.0% | 43.9% | 7,273 | 3 months |
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