Driving Lessons in Wokingham

Wokingham has 5 driving schools and 29 independent driving instructors, with schools charging premium rates of £50 to £60 per hour (averaging £56). The 4.4-star average rating sits lower than most areas, though learners benefit from access to two test centres: Farnborough's impressive 58.3% pass rate contrasts with Reading's 49.8%. Two schools offer automatic driving lessons, 1 has female driving instructors available, and there are 4 independent female driving instructors.

From £50/hr·Average £56/hr·Automatic from £60/hr

Driving Schools in Wokingham

5 schools

McDrive

McDrive

From £50/hr
5.0

Known for building confidence in nervous learners, Matt McKay creates a relaxed, supportive environment from lesson one. Two-hour manual lessons at £50 per hour...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
17 Montague Cl, Wokingham RG40 5PF
Wokingham Driving School

Wokingham Driving School

From £58/hr·10hrs for £490Save 16%
3.0

Head instructor Keith Gambles passed all three ADI exams first time against a 7% national pass rate, and holds advanced qualifications including RoSPA, DIAMOND...

Manual
9 Cantley Cres, Wokingham RG41 1NU
Ladies First Driving School

Ladies First Driving School

From £60/hr·10hrs for £470Save 22%
4.8

The UK's leading ladies-only driving school, offering a comfortable and supportive learning environment exclusively for women. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £60/hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
26 Dalley Rd, Wokingham RG40 5BQ
Shane's Driving School

Shane's Driving School

10hrs for £420
5.0

15 years' experience teaching learners across a wide spectrum of abilities, with a flexible approach that adapts to different learning styles. Automatic lessons...

AutomaticEvenings & Weekends
Heath Cl, Wokingham RG41 2PG
LSM Reading

LSM Reading

4.4

Established local driving school with high pass rates and instructors graded highly by the Driving Standards Agency. Intensive courses range from 2 days to a...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
20 Sirius Cl, Berkshire RG41 3DT

Block Booking Deals in Wokingham

3 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

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Ladies First Driving School

10hrs for £470

£47.00/hr

Save 16%

Wokingham Driving School

10hrs for £490

£49.00/hr

Shane's Driving School

10hrs for £420

£42.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Wokingham

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Wokingham Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres

Farnborough's impressive 58.3% pass rate dominates the Wokingham area statistics, contributing 8,041 of the 14,918 tests taken between 2024 and 2025. Reading proved more challenging at 49.8%, with its complex one-way system around the town centre and busy retail park approaches requiring more precise positioning. Women achieved 48.6% at Reading compared to men's 51.0%, while at Farnborough the gap was wider with women at 55.6% and men at 60.8%. Automatic learners excelled at Farnborough with 52.9% but managed 46.2% at Reading, where tight spaces favour those comfortable with precise control.

58%

Farnborough

8,041 tests taken
Women55.6%
Men60.8%
Automatic52.9%
50%

Reading

6,877 tests taken
Women48.6%
Men51.0%
Automatic46.2%

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