Independence Driving School
Dumpling Hall, 10 Ormskirk Cl, Bell's Close, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 7XN52 Google ratings
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Grade A instructor with 19 years' experience and nearly 1,000 students progressed to passing drivers. Gary specialises in nervous learners and has built an above-average pass rate through patient, relaxed teaching that focuses on safe driving skills, not just test technique. £36/hour or £350 for 10 hours, with a beginner special of £170 for 5 hours; all packages include one month's free subscription to Driving Test Success Online.
Pricing
Listed rates for Independence Driving School. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
Single lesson
£36
per hour
2-hour lesson
£72
per 2-hour session
Best value
10-hour block
£350
save £10 vs single lessons
Test centres near Independence Driving School
The 2 test centres closest to Independence Driving School. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
37%
Gateshead
8,109 tests takenWomen37.6%
Men37.2%
Automatic31.0%
48%
Gosforth
10,234 tests takenWomen47.3%
Men47.6%
Automatic45.7%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 37.6% | 37.2% | 31.0% | 37.4% | 8,109 |
| Gosforth | 47.3% | 47.6% | 45.7% | 47.5% | 10,234 |
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