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%.

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Driving lessons in Basingstoke

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Showing 1–20 of 51 driving schools and independent instructors in Basingstoke.

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
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
Paul's Automatic Driving School

Paul's Automatic Driving School

Automatic

4.7(67)
From £50/hr10hrs for £480Save £20

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.

Test car available
201 Paddock Rd, Basingstoke RG22 6QGView school
Helen's Driving School

Helen's Driving School

Manual

3.7(3)
From £45/hr

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.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
61 Pitman Cl, Basingstoke RG22 6LUView school
Trinity Driving School

Trinity Driving School

Automatic

5(70)
Block bookings available

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).

24 Highpath Way, Basingstoke RG24 9SUView school
Tudor Automatic Driving School

Tudor Automatic Driving School

Automatic

5(31)

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.

44 Sylvia Cl, Basingstoke RG21 3NDView school
Serenity Driving

Serenity Driving

Automatic

4.9(44)

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.

64 Hutchins Wy, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9UNView school
Optimus School of Motoring

Optimus School of Motoring

Manual

5(38)
51 Rockbourne Rd, Basingstoke, Sherfield on Loddon, Hook RG27 0AFView school

Wasim Abbas

Heidi Antoinette White

Female ADI

David Backham

Paul Bensilum

James Bone

Stephen Buckley

Sudhakaran Chandrashekaran

Victoria Collins

Female ADI

Victoria Compton

Female ADI

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.

  1. SJ Driving School

    £40010 hrs

    £40/hr£43/hr

    Save £30

  2. Steve's Automatic Driving School

    £46010 hrs

    £46/hr£48/hr

    Save £20

  3. Paul's Automatic Driving School

    £48010 hrs

    £48/hr£50/hr

    Save £20

  4. Basingstoke Driving School

    £47010 hrs

    £47/hr£48/hr

    Save £10

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.

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%

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