Medallion Driving School
4 Thorneyburn Cl, Houghton le Spring DH4 5HY59 Google ratings
ManualAutomaticFemale instructorsBlock deals
Known for supporting nervous learner drivers, this family-run school has spent over 23 years building confidence in anxious students through patient, one-to-one tuition. Lessons are 2 hours long at £33/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £320 (manual) or £340 (automatic). New learners can try the introductory offer: first 4 hours for £110 with no pressure to commit.
Pricing
Listed rates for Medallion Driving School. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
Single lesson
£33
per hour
2-hour lesson
£66
per 2-hour session
Best value
10-hour block
£320
save £10 vs single lessons
Test centres near Medallion Driving School
The 2 test centres closest to Medallion Driving School. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
51%
Sunderland
10,436 tests taken · 9 week waitWomen51.1%
Men51.2%
Automatic42.7%
53%
Durham
9,451 tests taken · 16 week waitWomen52.6%
Men53.7%
Automatic47.8%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 51.1% | 51.2% | 42.7% | 51.1% | 10,436 | 9 weeks |
| Durham | 52.6% | 53.7% | 47.8% | 53.2% | 9,451 | 16 weeks |