Driving Lessons in Berkshire
From £34/hr·Average £45/hr
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Driving Schools in Berkshire
88 schools
SJ Driving School
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.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...
Motoration Driving School
£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.£50 per hour for manual lessons, with block booking discounts available directly from your instructor. Founded by two A-graded instructors with 20+ years'...
Test Valley Driving
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.Flexible, learner-centred instruction focused on building awareness and anticipation rather than just test technique. £46/hour or £440 for a 10-hour block...
Basingstoke Driving School
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.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,...
Steve's Automatic Driving School
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.Specialises in automatic and electric vehicle lessons using a fully electric Vauxhall Corsa-e, ideal for learners who struggle with clutch control or prefer...
QA Motoring School
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.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...
McDrive
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.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...
Hermes Driving School
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.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...
Beez Driving School
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.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...
Best Driving School Reading
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.Instructor Irfan consistently earns praise for patience, professionalism, and structured lessons that build confidence. £40/hour for manual or £42/hour for...
George K Driving School
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.George Koroma trained in adult coaching techniques with LDC and specialises in working with young people, the elderly, and learners with learning disabilities....
Quality Driving Lessons
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.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...
ENA Driving School
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.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...
MSM Driving School
£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.£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....
Mrk1Driving
Grade A instructor with 20+ years' experience and a 100% pass rate in 2025, specialising in nervous and anxious learners. £41/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with free theory help and a detailed tips folder covering common test mistakes included in every package.Grade A instructor with 20+ years' experience and a 100% pass rate in 2025, specialising in nervous and anxious learners. £41/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block,...
Reading Driving School
Known for supporting nervous learners with calm, friendly instructors and a focus on building confidence before test day. Standard lessons from £40/hour, with a popular 10-hour block at £380 and first 2-hour taster lesson for £75. Intensive courses, mock tests, and refresher lessons available to suit different learning stages.Known for supporting nervous learners with calm, friendly instructors and a focus on building confidence before test day. Standard lessons from £40/hour, with a...
Blue School of Motoring
All lessons are 2 hours long at £44/hour for manual or £47/hour for automatic, with block deals starting at £220 for 5 hours and scaling to £1,680 for 40 hours. Book in advance to unlock a £2 per hour discount on Blue lessons. Instructors are Enhanced DBS checked and trained to support learners with disabilities, offering flexible scheduling around work and school commitments.All lessons are 2 hours long at £44/hour for manual or £47/hour for automatic, with block deals starting at £220 for 5 hours and scaling to £1,680 for 40 hours....
ADR School of Motoring
Grade A instructor with a consistently high pass rate since 1980, known for putting nervous drivers at ease and tailoring lessons to individual needs. £38 per hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire available for £90. Bespoke refresher courses also available for lapsed or nervous drivers rebuilding confidence.Grade A instructor with a consistently high pass rate since 1980, known for putting nervous drivers at ease and tailoring lessons to individual needs. £38 per...
Pass 1st Time (Or 2nd)
Ian Clark holds a Fleet Assessment Licence, HGV Class 2 Licence, and ADR Licence for carrying dangerous goods, bringing diverse professional driving experience to his instruction. Lessons cost £34 per hour with 2-hour sessions (10-12 lessons total), or £288 for the complete intensive course. A student review highlights his ability to build confidence quickly, with one learner progressing from 2nd gear to main roads in just 2 hours after struggling with a previous instructor.Ian Clark holds a Fleet Assessment Licence, HGV Class 2 Licence, and ADR Licence for carrying dangerous goods, bringing diverse professional driving experience...
Henley Driving School
Instructors with over three and a half years' experience as RED Driving Instructors, focusing on defensive driving techniques and hazard perception rather than just test preparation. £65/hour for standard lessons on weekdays, with Saturday and Sunday rates at £95/hour; intensive courses and Pass Plus training also available. Reviews highlight the transformation from nervous to confident drivers, with one student noting the instructor's ability to build confidence naturally.Instructors with over three and a half years' experience as RED Driving Instructors, focusing on defensive driving techniques and hazard perception rather than...
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Berkshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 9 nearby test centres
57,575 tests were taken across nine centres from 2024 to 2025, with Farnborough and Basingstoke both achieving excellent 58.3% and 56.9% pass rates respectively. The mix ranges from Slough's challenging urban environment near Heathrow to the more manageable country roads around Basingstoke and the straightforward A-roads near Farnborough. Automatic drivers performed best at Farnborough (52.9%) and struggled most at Slough (40.2%). Men generally outperformed women, with the largest gap at Farnborough where men achieved 60.8% versus women's 55.6%.
Farnborough
8,041 tests takenBasingstoke
4,940 tests takenGreenham
3,566 tests takenGuildford
5,032 tests takenHigh Wycombe
3,891 tests takenChertsey (London)
8,669 tests takenReading
6,877 tests takenUxbridge (London)
7,378 tests takenSlough (London)
9,181 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough | 55.6% | 60.8% | 52.9% | 58.3% | 8,041 |
| Basingstoke | 54.8% | 58.5% | 52.0% | 56.9% | 4,940 |
| Greenham | 51.4% | 52.7% | 47.2% | 52.1% | 3,566 |
| Guildford | 50.8% | 52.6% | 45.3% | 51.8% | 5,032 |
| High Wycombe | 47.8% | 53.9% | 46.2% | 51.0% | 3,891 |
| Chertsey (London) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 44.7% | 50.3% | 8,669 |
| Reading | 48.6% | 51.0% | 46.2% | 49.8% | 6,877 |
| Uxbridge (London) | 49.1% | 49.8% | 48.0% | 49.6% | 7,378 |
| Slough (London) | 41.5% | 49.1% | 40.2% | 45.6% | 9,181 |