Chris Kelly Driving School

46 Mill Ln, Wallasey CH44 5UG4.91406 Google ratings

ManualAutomaticIntensive coursesEveningsWeekendsFemale instructorsBlock deals

Inventors of the crash course format back in the 1980s, Chris Kelly remains the largest independent driving school in the North West with the highest pass rates in Merseyside. Intensive courses range from 10–40 lessons at £36–39/hour (10-lesson manual from £360, automatic from £390), with theory test and driving test bookings included; individual double lessons start at £76 manual or £82 automatic. Known for fast-tracking learners from other schools who've struggled elsewhere, often getting them test-ready within days.

Pricing

Listed rates for Chris Kelly Driving School. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.

Single lesson

£36

per hour

2-hour lesson

£76

per 2-hour session

Best value

10-hour block

£360

block booking

Test centres near Chris Kelly Driving School

The 3 test centres closest to Chris Kelly Driving School. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.

50%

Wallasey

1,276 tests taken

Women50.7%

Men48.5%

Automatic39.3%

50%

Upton

10,893 tests taken

Women52.5%

Men48.4%

Automatic44.3%

39%

Norris Green (Liverpool)

13,265 tests taken

Women40.0%

Men37.6%

Automatic34.9%

Test Centre	Female	Male	Automatic	Overall	Tests
Wallasey	50.7%	48.5%	39.3%	49.6%	1,276
Upton	52.5%	48.4%	44.3%	50.0%	10,893
Norris Green (Liverpool)	40.0%	37.6%	34.9%	38.7%	13,265

Ratings

4.9

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