From £40/hr
Gavin's Driving School
Manual
Laurel Bank Pl, Mayfield, Dalkeith EH22 5HT512 Google ratings
Intensive coursesEveningsWeekendsTest car availableBlock deals
Known for patient instruction with nervous drivers and an impressive pass rate built on personal recommendations. Single lessons start at £40/hour, with 5-hour blocks at £195 and 10-hour blocks at £380, plus intensive courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours (£950–£1,750) that include test fees and 2-hour car hire on test day.
Pricing
Listed rates for Gavin's Driving School. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
1 hour
£40
Block bookingsPer hourPrice
10-hour blockSave £20
£38
£380£38/hr
Nearest test centres and pass rates
The 3 test centres closest to Gavin's Driving School. Pass rates are DVSA data (2025 to 2026) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
49%
Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
6,850 tests taken · typical wait 4½ monthsManual pass rate51.3%
Automatic pass rate44.6%
42%
Edinburgh (Currie)
6,202 tests taken · typical wait 4½ monthsManual pass rate43.6%
Automatic pass rate36.0%
58%
Haddington
2,195 tests taken · typical wait 5½ monthsManual pass rate60.3%
Automatic pass rate46.3%
| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Edinburgh (Musselburgh) | 49.4% | 51.3% | 44.6% | 6,850 | 4½ months |
| Edinburgh (Currie) | 41.6% | 43.6% | 36.0% | 6,202 | 4½ months |
| Haddington | 57.5% | 60.3% | 46.3% | 2,195 | 5½ months |
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