Driving Lessons in Berkshire

With 86 driving schools and 184 independent driving instructors, Berkshire provides extensive options for learners across the county. Lessons average £45 per hour, reflecting the region's proximity to London, with 41 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 41 providing intensive courses. Female driving instructors are available at 15 schools, and there are 34 independent female driving instructors. Test centres nearby show strong pass rates, with Farnborough at 59.7% and Reading at 55.4%.

£45
average price
86
driving schools
184
independent instructors
9
test centres

Driving lessons in Berkshire

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Hermes Driving School

Hermes Driving School

Automatic

5
From £42/hr10hrs for £600

Established in 2020, Hermes offers flexible lesson lengths at competitive rates: 1.5-hour lessons at £45/hour or 2-hour lessons at £42/hour, with 20% discounts on 10-lesson blocks. Mock tests and test day preparation are included, with test day car use available subject to readiness assessment.

IntensiveTest car available
14 Battle Square, Reading RG30 1ALView school
HSM Reading Driving School

HSM Reading Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£40/hour for manual or £42/hour for automatic, with block deals from £380 for 10 hours. The standout feature is a former driving examiner with 14 years of experience who offers specialist lessons on test technique, common mistakes, and mock tests with authentic exam conditions. Rated 4.9 stars across Google, Yell, and Facebook, with block booking discounts and lessons available in Bengali and Romanian.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Speaks Bengali, Romanian
4 Fortrose Walk, Calcot, Reading RG31 7YGView school
UDriveMe

UDriveMe

Manual and automatic

5

Founded by David Grant, who brings 45 years of driving experience and expert knowledge of local test centres at Slough, Uxbridge, and Chertsey. With a 95% student satisfaction rate and pass rates running 10% above the national average, UDriveMe combines stress-free coaching with personalised instruction tailored to each learner's needs.

Intensive
20 York Rd, Maidenhead SL6 1SSView school
Lesson4U

Lesson4U

Manual

5

Independent school with a patient, friendly instructor who specializes in nervous learners and builds confidence from lesson to lesson. An introductory lesson costs just £23, with pay-as-you-go rates available, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons on offer. Refer a friend and earn a free lesson.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
156 Arthur Rd, Windsor SL4 1RYView school
Tony's School of Motoring

Tony's School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4

Established in 1988 with over 30 years of experience training confident and safe drivers. Offers personalised lessons tailored to your learning pace, plus motorway tuition, refresher courses, and Pass Plus training. Contact for a free quote on competitive rates.

Intensive
6 Alderbury Rd, Langley, Slough SL3 8DQView school

Taimur Masood

Manual and automatic

From £45/hr
Reading and surrounding areasView instructor
SJ Driving School

SJ Driving School

Manual

5(84)
From £43/hr10hrs for £400Save £30

Solo instructor operation with multiple first-time pass reviews and a focus on personalized, one-on-one tuition. £43/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends, plus student discounts available.

EveningsWeekends
Arlott Dr, Basingstoke RG21 5GUView school
Motoration Driving School

Motoration Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(75)
From £50/hrBlock bookings available

£50 per hour for manual lessons, with block booking discounts available directly from your instructor. Founded by two A-graded instructors with 20+ years' experience, this family-run school consistently delivers pass rates well above the national average and specialises in building confidence with nervous beginners. In-house instructor training ensures every lesson is tailored to your learning style.

Female InstructorsTest car available
4 Upper Farm Rd, Oakley, Basingstoke RG23 7HNView school
Test Valley Driving

Test Valley Driving

Automatic

5(30)
From £46/hr10hrs for £440Save £20

Flexible, learner-centred instruction focused on building awareness and anticipation rather than just test technique. £46/hour or £440 for a 10-hour block (delivered as 2-hour slots Monday–Friday), with Pass Plus courses also available at £280 for 6 hours.

Whitchurch RG28View school
Basingstoke Driving School

Basingstoke Driving School

Manual

5(24)
From £48/hr10hrs for £470Save £10

Operating for 21 years with a single dedicated instructor throughout your training and a money-back guarantee if unsatisfied. £48/hour or £470 for 10 hours, with comprehensive packages starting at £636 including test fees. Modern Nissan Micra with safety features like emergency braking and lane departure warning, plus Pass Plus courses available.

IntensiveTest car available
52 The Crofts, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke RG22 4RFView school
Peter Skelton Driving School

Peter Skelton Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(22)
From £52/hr

Voted Top 3 out of 38,000 instructors for National Driving Instructor of the Year 2021 and winner of Driving Instructor of the Year 2021: South East. Uses a coaching approach that empowers learners to make their own decisions rather than being told what to do, resulting in faster learning and less stress. 2-hour lessons from £104 (flexible weekday), £125 (motorway, Pass Plus, refresher, or intensive), or £135 (evening and weekend), plus free theory test training included.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
100 Mathias Walk, Basingstoke RG22 4BZView school
Steve's Automatic Driving School

Steve's Automatic Driving School

Automatic

5(4)
From £48/hr10hrs for £460Save £20

Specialises in automatic and electric vehicle lessons using a fully electric Vauxhall Corsa-e, ideal for learners who struggle with clutch control or prefer modern EV training. £48/hour or £460 for a 10-hour block with 6+ hour discounts available. Consistently praised for a calm, patient teaching style—recent students report passing first time with minimal faults.

21 Grieg Close, Basingstoke RG22 4DUView school
QA Motoring School

QA Motoring School

Manual

5(1)
From £47/hr10hrs for £430Save £40

A-Grade instructor with an Accelerated Learning System that adapts to each learner's ability rather than following a rigid syllabus—designed to eliminate wasted hours and speed up progress. £47/hour standard rate, or £43/hour with a 10-hour block deal (£430 weekdays, £460 Saturdays), plus a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied. High first-time pass rate backed by customer reviews praising patience, effective teaching methods, and learning app tracking.

15 Pinewood Ave, Crowthorne RG45 6RDView school
McDrive

McDrive

Manual

5
From £50/hr

Known for building confidence in nervous learners, Matt McKay creates a relaxed, supportive environment from lesson one. Two-hour manual lessons at £50 per hour in a VW Scirocco GT, with motorway training and post-test improvement courses also available. Testimonials highlight his calm demeanour and ability to help anxious drivers pass first time.

EveningsWeekends
17 Montague Cl, Wokingham RG40 5PFView school
Beez Driving School

Beez Driving School

Automatic

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

Grade A instructor with 30+ years of full-time teaching experience, running a single-instructor family operation so you work with the same person throughout your course. £45/hour or £430 for 10 lessons (saving £20), with Pass Plus courses and intensive options available.

Intensive
Berkshire, 1019 Oxford Rd, Tilehurst, Reading RG31 6TLView school
Best Driving School Reading

Best Driving School Reading

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Instructor Irfan consistently earns praise for patience, professionalism, and structured lessons that build confidence. £40/hour for manual or £42/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £390 (manual) or £410 (automatic) when paid in advance. Mock tests, test day car hire at £100 for 2 hours, and Pass Plus courses also available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Newlyn Gardens, Reading RG2 8BDView school
George K Driving School

George K Driving School

Manual

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £350Save £30

George Koroma trained in adult coaching techniques with LDC and specialises in working with young people, the elderly, and learners with learning disabilities. Lessons are conducted in a calm, relaxed manner designed to build confidence. At £38/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, plus £135 test car hire including a pre-test lesson, this is competitive pricing with a focus on making every session productive.

IntensiveTest car available
180 The Frithe, Slough SL2 5RWView school
Quality Driving Lessons

Quality Driving Lessons

Manual and automatic

591% pass rate
From £45/hr10hrs for £450

91% first-time pass rate with a team of male and female instructors, over a decade of teaching experience. £45/hour for manual lessons or £450 for a 10-hour block with £10 savings, plus multilingual instructors and flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. Specialises in both complete beginners and those retaking their test, with a perfect 5-star Google rating.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Peppard Rd, Reading RG4 8TSView school
ENA Driving School

ENA Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £35/hr30hrs for £810Save £240

Founded in 2011, Nisar Ahmad has guided over 1,000 learners to pass their tests with a particular focus on nervous drivers who need patient, tailored instruction. Single instructor throughout your course ensures consistency, with pricing from £35/hour for a taster lesson up to £27/hour on the 30-hour intensive course (£810 total). 5.0 Google rating and flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
6 Horsemoor Cl, Langley, Slough SL3 8LHView school
MSM Driving School

MSM Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

£50/hour for manual or £55/hour for automatic lessons, with block deals from £440 for 10 hours. Student, NUS and NHS discounts bring rates down to £43–£48/hour. Two-hour lessons available at £90–£100, and Pass Plus courses also on offer at £300 for a minimum of 6 hours.

Female InstructorsTest car available
1 Ashwood, Woodley, Reading RG5 3RXView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Berkshire?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£45
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£30–35
2
£35–40
5
£40–45
14
£45–50
12
£50–55
5
£55+
4

Based on prices from 42 driving schools in Berkshire.

Intensive courses in Berkshire

Want to pass fast?

41 Berkshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Berkshire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Berkshire learners are in a good spot. Even Slough, with the lowest pass rate of the nine centres here at 51%, is just above the 50% average across Great Britain. Farnborough leads at 60%, with Guildford and Basingstoke on 57%. Slough also has the longest typical wait, about 5 months, while High Wycombe, on 52%, has the shortest at about 1½ months. Reading has the best automatic pass rate at 53%, well ahead of the national automatic pass rate of 45%. With every centre above average, there's little reason to travel away from the roads you know.

60%

Farnborough

10,482 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate62.6%
Automatic pass rate52.2%
57%

Guildford

4,542 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate59.9%
Automatic pass rate50.8%
57%

Basingstoke

5,009 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate59.1%
Automatic pass rate52.1%
57%

Greenham

3,931 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate58.1%
Automatic pass rate51.9%
55%

Reading

9,237 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate57.3%
Automatic pass rate52.7%
53%

Chertsey (London)

9,082 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate55.5%
Automatic pass rate47.3%
52%

Uxbridge (London)

6,051 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate53.4%
Automatic pass rate50.3%
52%

High Wycombe

3,534 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate53.6%
Automatic pass rate47.0%
51%

Slough (London)

10,509 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate53.9%
Automatic pass rate46.3%

Areas in Berkshire