Driving Lessons in Berkshire

£45
average price
88
driving schools
189
independent instructors
9
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Berkshire

Showing 120 of 88
SJ Driving School

SJ Driving School

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.

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

Motoration Driving School

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.

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

Test Valley Driving

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.

Automatic
Whitchurch RG28View school
Basingstoke Driving School

Basingstoke Driving School

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.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
52 The Crofts, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke RG22 4RFView school
Steve's Automatic Driving School

Steve's Automatic Driving School

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.

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

QA Motoring School

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.

Manual
15 Pinewood Ave, Crowthorne RG45 6RDView school
McDrive

McDrive

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.

ManualEveningsWeekends
17 Montague Cl, Wokingham RG40 5PFView school
Hermes Driving School

Hermes Driving School

5
From £45/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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
14 Battle Square, Reading RG30 1ALView school
Beez Driving School

Beez Driving School

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.

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

Best Driving School Reading

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.

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

George K Driving School

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.

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

Quality Driving Lessons

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.

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

ENA Driving School

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.

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

MSM Driving School

5
From £50/hr10hrs for £440Save £60

£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.

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
1 Ashwood, Woodley, Reading RG5 3RXView school
Mrk1Driving

Mrk1Driving

5100% pass rate
From £41/hr10hrs for £400Save £10

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.

Manual
2 Staffordshire Croft, Warfield, Bracknell RG42 3HWView school
Reading Driving School

Reading Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
Hartland Rd, Reading RG2 8BNView school
Blue School of Motoring

Blue School of Motoring

5
From £44/hr5hrs for £220

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
56 Swallows Croft, Coley Park, Reading RG1 6EHView school
ADR School of Motoring

ADR School of Motoring

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
8 Lynden Cl, Holyport, Maidenhead SL6 2LBView school
Pass 1st Time (Or 2nd)

Pass 1st Time (Or 2nd)

5
From £34/hrBlock bookings available

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
2 Pigeon Grove, Bracknell RG12 8APView school
Henley Driving School

Henley Driving School

5
From £65/hr

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
73 Whiteknights Rd, Reading RG6 7BBView 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
1
£35–40
3
£40–45
15
£45–50
10
£50–55
6
£55+
4

Based on prices from 39 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

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%.

58%

Farnborough

8,041 tests taken
Women55.6%
Men60.8%
Automatic52.9%
57%

Basingstoke

4,940 tests taken
Women54.8%
Men58.5%
Automatic52.0%
52%

Greenham

3,566 tests taken
Women51.4%
Men52.7%
Automatic47.2%
52%

Guildford

5,032 tests taken
Women50.8%
Men52.6%
Automatic45.3%
51%

High Wycombe

3,891 tests taken
Women47.8%
Men53.9%
Automatic46.2%
50%

Chertsey (London)

8,669 tests taken
Women50.4%
Men50.2%
Automatic44.7%
50%

Reading

6,877 tests taken
Women48.6%
Men51.0%
Automatic46.2%
50%

Uxbridge (London)

7,378 tests taken
Women49.1%
Men49.8%
Automatic48.0%
46%

Slough (London)

9,181 tests taken
Women41.5%
Men49.1%
Automatic40.2%

Areas in Berkshire