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
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.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...
Unique Learners Driving School
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 |