The Academy of Driving
Rye Hill Park, London SE15 3JN5
ManualAutomaticIntensive coursesEveningsWeekendsFemale instructorsTest car availableBlock deals
One of the fastest-growing driving schools across East Anglia with instructors in Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Sussex, Cheshire and North Wales. £42/hour for single lessons or £390 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire from £150 and Pass Plus courses at £280. The school focuses on creating a calm, relaxed environment where learning is enjoyed rather than endured, backed by experienced instructors who understand what learners go through.
Pricing
Listed rates for The Academy of Driving. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
Single lesson
£42
per hour
2-hour lesson
£80
per 2-hour session
Best value
10-hour block
£390
save £30 vs single lessons
Test centres near The Academy of Driving
The 3 test centres closest to The Academy of Driving. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
53%
ZHither Green (London)
2,756 tests takenWomen49.2%
Men56.3%
Automatic51.8%
52%
Bromley (London)
10,868 tests takenWomen48.0%
Men55.2%
Automatic49.1%
51%
West Wickham (London)
11,147 tests takenWomen51.1%
Men50.7%
Automatic48.3%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZHither Green (London) | 49.2% | 56.3% | 51.8% | 53.1% | 2,756 |
| Bromley (London) | 48.0% | 55.2% | 49.1% | 51.7% | 10,868 |
| West Wickham (London) | 51.1% | 50.7% | 48.3% | 50.9% | 11,147 |
Ratings
5
Google rating. Sourced from Google Maps.
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