Driving Lessons in Basingstoke
Basingstoke's 11 driving schools charge an average £48 per hour, with 7 offering automatic driving lessons and 3 offering female driving instructors. The 40 independent driving instructors include 13 female driving instructors, the highest proportion in this area. Both local test centres perform well, with Basingstoke at 56.8% and Greenham at 56.5%.
- £48
- average price
- 11
- driving schools
- 40
- independent instructors
- 2
- test centres
Top driving schools in Basingstoke by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
SJ Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Basingstoke.
SJ Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Basingstoke.
Motoration Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Basingstoke.
Motoration Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Basingstoke.
Driving lessons in Basingstoke
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Showing 1–20 of 51 driving schools and independent instructors in Basingstoke.
SJ Driving School
Manual
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.
Motoration Driving School
Manual and automatic
£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.
Basingstoke Driving School
Manual
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.
Peter Skelton Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Steve's Automatic Driving School
Automatic
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.
Paul's Automatic Driving School
Automatic
Specialising in automatic driving lessons since 2010, Paul offers flexible pay-as-you-go or block booking options at £50/hour, with a 10-hour block at £480 representing the best value. Test day car hire is available for £100 (tests after 10am), and refresher lessons at £60/hour cater to drivers switching from manual or rebuilding confidence after a break.
Helen's Driving School
Manual
Teaching learner drivers since 2004 with a 5-star rating across 36 reviews, Helen specialises in building confidence for anxious and nervous learners. Lessons are £45/hour in 1, 1.5, or 2-hour sessions, with flexible scheduling including weekends and collection from home, work, or college. Her calm, patient approach and excellent pass rate make her particularly suited to learners who need extra reassurance.
Trinity Driving School
Automatic
Perfect for learners seeking a stress-free automatic driving experience in a modern Mercedes Benz GLA with dual controls. With a 5.0 Google rating across 70 reviews, the instructor is known for patient, structured lessons that build confidence step-by-step—many students pass first time with just 2–4 minors. Flexible scheduling with pick-up and drop-off at your choice of locations, plus block deals available (6-hour and 10-hour packages).
Tudor Automatic Driving School
Automatic
Gelu Tudor brings years of experience and a focus on making learning stress-free and enjoyable, with a track record of high pass rates and students transforming into confident drivers. Automatic lessons available, with flexible weekday scheduling from 7am–5pm.
Serenity Driving
Automatic
Specializes in nervous and anxious drivers, offering a calm and supportive approach to automatic driving lessons. Mike creates a relaxed learning environment designed to transform driving fears into confidence, making this school particularly good for learners who need extra reassurance behind the wheel.
Optimus School of Motoring
Manual
Wasim Abbas
David Backham
Paul Bensilum
James Bone
Stephen Buckley
Sudhakaran Chandrashekaran
Block booking
Best block deals in Basingstoke
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Intensive courses in Basingstoke
Want to pass fast?
2 Basingstoke schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Basingstoke Test Centres and Pass Rates
Basingstoke and Greenham are evenly matched, both with a pass rate of 57%, comfortably above the 50% national average. The only real difference is the wait, about 2½ months at Basingstoke and about 2 months at Greenham. Either is a good place to take your test, and the one nearest where you learn is likely the better pick.
Basingstoke
5,009 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsGreenham
3,931 tests taken · typical wait 2 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Basingstoke | 56.8% | 59.1% | 52.1% | 5,009 | 2½ months |
| Greenham | 56.5% | 58.1% | 51.9% | 3,931 | 2 months |