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).
- £46
- average price
- 28
- driving schools
- 40
- independent instructors
- 1
- test centre
Driving schools and instructors in Reading
Philip Driving School
Over 10 years of experience with a strong reputation for high pass rates and structured one-to-one training. Philip uses modern, confidence-building methods to help learners reach test standard safely, with flexible scheduling across 7 days a week and competitive pricing for both standard and intensive courses.
Block booking
Best block deals in Reading
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £60.
How much do driving lessons cost in Reading?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 15 driving schools in Reading.
Intensive courses in Reading
Want to pass fast?
13 Reading schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Reading Test Centres and Pass Rates
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 |