Castle Driving School
154 Rowhedge Rd, Rowhedge, Colchester CO5 7JP4.4
ManualIntensive coursesFemale instructors
Founded in 1966 and now run by Grade A instructor Shirley Diaper, Castle combines decades of experience with a family-run approach that keeps learners coming back. Intensive courses range from 3 to 12 days (£492 to £2,067 including test fees), with structured tuition, mock tests, and one-to-one training throughout. Weekly lessons also available with collection service from home, office or college.
Test centres near Castle Driving School
The 2 test centres closest to Castle Driving School. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
48%
Colchester
9,977 tests takenWomen47.3%
Men48.5%
Automatic42.6%
47%
Clacton-on-Sea
2,867 tests takenWomen47.6%
Men47.2%
Automatic43.0%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 47.3% | 48.5% | 42.6% | 48.0% | 9,977 |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 47.6% | 47.2% | 43.0% | 47.4% | 2,867 |
Ratings
4.4
Google rating. Sourced from Google Maps.
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