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.
38%
Gateshead
9,512 tests taken · 7 week waitWomen37.9%
Men37.2%
Automatic32.7%
48%
Gosforth
10,531 tests taken · 16 week waitWomen46.7%
Men49.8%
Automatic44.3%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 37.9% | 37.2% | 32.7% | 37.5% | 9,512 | 7 weeks |
| Gosforth | 46.7% | 49.8% | 44.3% | 48.4% | 10,531 | 16 weeks |
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