GSM Driving Academy
Manual and automatic
156 Fencepiece Rd, Ilford IG6 2LA4.8
Intensive coursesEveningsWeekendsFemale instructorsBlock deals
Established in 1977, GSM Driving Academy pioneered the 'pay as you go' block booking model, letting learners pay only for the 1st and final lessons upfront while settling remaining lessons with their instructor. Manual lessons from £28/hour (5-hour block from £140) and automatic from £29/hour (5-hour block from £145), with 2-hour lessons also available at £42–£46 depending on transmission type.
Pricing
Listed rates for GSM Driving Academy. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
Single lesson
£28
per hour
2-hour lesson
£42
per 2-hour session
Best value
5-hour block
£140
block booking
Nearest test centres
The 3 test centres closest to GSM Driving Academy. Pass rates are DVSA data (2025 to 2026) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
44%
Goodmayes (London)
21,374 tests taken · 21 week waitWomen39.1%
Men47.2%
Automatic41.5%
44%
Wanstead (London)
8,258 tests taken · 20 week waitWomen41.7%
Men46.1%
Automatic42.1%
47%
Loughton (London)
7,376 tests taken · 9 week waitWomen45.2%
Men48.1%
Automatic45.3%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes (London) | 39.1% | 47.2% | 41.5% | 43.7% | 21,374 | 21 weeks |
| Wanstead (London) | 41.7% | 46.1% | 42.1% | 44.4% | 8,258 | 20 weeks |
| Loughton (London) | 45.2% | 48.1% | 45.3% | 47.0% | 7,376 | 9 weeks |
Ratings
4.8
Google rating. Sourced from Google Maps.
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