Simon Richards Driving School
61 Wrentham Ave, Herne Bay CT6 7UX4.713 Google ratings60% pass rate
£45 for 1.5 hours or £60 for 2 hours, with a first-time pass rate above 60%, significantly higher than the national average. Founded in 2006 by an instructor who left a national chain to provide personalized service, this school prioritizes maximizing driving time over roadside chat, and consistently undercuts competitor pricing without compromising quality.
Pricing
Listed rates for Simon Richards Driving School. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
2-hour lesson
£60
per 2-hour session
Test centres near Simon Richards Driving School
The 2 test centres closest to Simon Richards Driving School. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
55%
Herne Bay
7,912 tests takenWomen54.8%
Men56.1%
Automatic53.5%
50%
Canterbury
3,322 tests takenWomen52.9%
Men48.4%
Automatic45.5%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay | 54.8% | 56.1% | 53.5% | 55.4% | 7,912 |
| Canterbury | 52.9% | 48.4% | 45.5% | 50.3% | 3,322 |
Ratings
4.7
Based on 13 Google ratings. Sourced from Google Maps.
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