Driving Lessons in Basingstoke
With 11 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors to choose from, Basingstoke provides solid learning options at £43-£50 per hour (averaging £47). The majority of schools here cater to automatic learners, with 7 offering automatic driving lessons, while 3 schools have female driving instructors on staff and there are 13 independent female driving instructors in the area. Your driving test prospects look promising, with Basingstoke test centre achieving a 56.9% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25), significantly higher than the Reading centre at 49.8%.
From £43/hr·Average £47/hr
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Driving Schools in Basingstoke
11 schools
Serenity Driving
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.Specializes in nervous and anxious drivers, offering a calm and supportive approach to automatic driving lessons. Mike creates a relaxed learning environment...
Peter Skelton Driving School
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.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...
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'...
Optimus School of Motoring
Helen's Driving School
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.Teaching learner drivers since 2004 with a 5-star rating across 36 reviews, Helen specialises in building confidence for anxious and nervous learners. Lessons...
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,...
Trinity Driving School
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).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...
Paul's Automatic Driving School
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.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...
Tudor Automatic Driving School
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.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...
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...
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Basingstoke Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres
Basingstoke itself outperforms nearby Greenham with 56.9% versus 52.1% across 8,506 total tests between 2024 and 2025. The town's well-planned road system includes multiple roundabouts and clear dual carriageway sections that help learners build confidence, though the notorious Magic Roundabout can catch out unwary candidates. Men achieve slightly higher rates at both centres (58.5% vs 54.8% at Basingstoke, 52.7% vs 51.4% at Greenham). Hampshire's market town setting provides varied practice opportunities from busy retail parks to quieter residential areas. Automatic learners achieve around 52% at Basingstoke and 47% at Greenham, reflecting the different traffic densities.
Basingstoke
4,940 tests takenGreenham
3,566 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke | 54.8% | 58.5% | 52.0% | 56.9% | 4,940 |
| Greenham | 51.4% | 52.7% | 47.2% | 52.1% | 3,566 |