Driving Lessons in Reading
Reading's 28 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors include 5 schools with female driving instructors and 7 independent female driving instructors. Schools achieve a 4.8-star average rating and charge £40 to £65 per hour, averaging £46, with 14 offering automatic driving lessons and 13 providing intensive courses. The town's single test centre recorded a 49.8% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25).
From £40/hr·Average £46/hr
Driving Schools in Reading
28 schools
Andrews Independent Motoring School
One-to-one tuition focused on safe driving for life, from absolute beginners through to refresher lessons and Pass Plus courses. Ian Andrews teaches all standards of driver across the area with undivided attention in every lesson. Contact for current pricing.One-to-one tuition focused on safe driving for life, from absolute beginners through to refresher lessons and Pass Plus courses. Ian Andrews teaches all...
Go 4 It Driving School
88% first-time pass rate with pupils typically needing 15 hours less tuition than the national average. Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience teaches one-to-one in a Ford Puma ST, offering flexible lessons from 6am daily. £50/hour or £450 for a 10-hour weekday block, plus November 2025 special offer of half-price weekday lessons.88% first-time pass rate with pupils typically needing 15 hours less tuition than the national average. Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience...
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...
A Fox Driving School
One-to-one instruction with no car sharing, plus block booking discounts on 10-lesson packages. Antoni Fox offers beginner, assessment, refresher, and Pass Plus courses, with theory test help available and flexible times to suit your schedule.One-to-one instruction with no car sharing, plus block booking discounts on 10-lesson packages. Antoni Fox offers beginner, assessment, refresher, and Pass Plus...
MTL School of Motoring
MTL School of Motoring prioritises building safe, confident drivers for life rather than just test passes, with a structured four-stage method (Align, Develop, Master, Drive) that adapts to each learner's needs, including specialist support for anxiety and additional learning requirements. Pass Plus certified and a BDI member, they offer flexible scheduling across seven days a week with test day car hire available, plus mock tests and theory support to complement practical lessons.MTL School of Motoring prioritises building safe, confident drivers for life rather than just test passes, with a structured four-stage method (Align, Develop,...
Zara's Driving Lessons
Grade A instructor with 1,800+ first-time passes and 99% positive reviews, known for efficient teaching that covers material in fewer hours than typical lessons. £56/hour or £560 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available and mock tests included to build confidence before your test.Grade A instructor with 1,800+ first-time passes and 99% positive reviews, known for efficient teaching that covers material in fewer hours than typical...
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...
Smart Move Driving School
Multiple instructors with consistently strong Google reviews highlighting first-time pass rates and patient teaching. State-of-the-art vehicles with the latest safety features, plus budget-friendly pricing across manual and automatic lessons, block deals, and refresher courses.Multiple instructors with consistently strong Google reviews highlighting first-time pass rates and patient teaching. State-of-the-art vehicles with the latest...
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...
Unique Learners Driving School
Follow Us Driving School
57 five-star reviews highlight Jim's patient, methodical teaching style and ability to build confidence from day one. Lessons are 2 hours only at £40/hour, with a selective approach to student intake that prioritises safe, thorough training across country lanes and motorways rather than quick test passes. Using a new Peugeot e208 electric car, this automatic-only school focuses on producing genuinely safe drivers.57 five-star reviews highlight Jim's patient, methodical teaching style and ability to build confidence from day one. Lessons are 2 hours only at £40/hour, with...
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....
Bradleys School of Motoring
Independent school run by Bradley Cummings, who teaches with a calm and patient manner suited to nervous learners and complete novices alike. 2-hour lessons at £90 (£100 for evenings, weekends, and before 9am), or £440 for a 10-hour block. Pass Plus, motorway, and refresher lessons also available.Independent school run by Bradley Cummings, who teaches with a calm and patient manner suited to nervous learners and complete novices alike. 2-hour lessons at...
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...
Block Booking Deals in Reading
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Intensive Courses in Reading
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Reading Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre
Reading's single centre processed 6,877 tests from 2024 to 2025 with a 49.8% pass rate, just above the national average. The town's complex one-way system through the centre and busy Oxford Road create typical challenges for learners navigating between the M4 junction and residential areas. Women achieved 48.6% compared to men's 51%, while automatic learners managed 46.2%.
Reading
6,877 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 48.6% | 51.0% | 46.2% | 49.8% | 6,877 |