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.

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Driving schools and instructors in Wokingham

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McDrive

McDrive

5
From £50/hr

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 in a VW Scirocco GT, with motorway training and post-test improvement courses also available. Testimonials highlight his calm demeanour and ability to help anxious drivers pass first time.

ManualEveningsWeekends
17 Montague Cl, Wokingham RG40 5PFView school
Ladies First Driving School

Ladies First Driving School

4.8
From £60/hr10hrs for £470Save £130

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 (minimum 2 hours) or structured courses from £120 for a 2-hour trial up to £2,256 for 48 hours, with intensive courses including test booking from £880 for 10 hours.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
26 Dalley Rd, Wokingham RG40 5BQView school
Wokingham Driving School

Wokingham Driving School

3
From £58/hr10hrs for £490Save £90

Head instructor Keith Gambles passed all three ADI exams first time against a 7% national pass rate, and holds advanced qualifications including RoSPA, DIAMOND Elite Trainer & Examiner, and Fleet Trainer credentials. Two-hour lessons at £58/hour, or £490 for 10 hours (£49/hour) and £940 for 20 hours (£47/hour). Students consistently praise the calm, practical teaching style and comprehensive road education approach that delivers strong first-time pass results.

Manual
9 Cantley Cres, Wokingham RG41 1NUView school
Shane's Driving School

Shane's Driving School

5
10hrs for £420

15 years' experience teaching learners across a wide spectrum of abilities, with a flexible approach that adapts to different learning styles. Automatic lessons in a fully electric Hyundai Kona at £67 for 1.5 hours or £420 for a 10-hour block, with theory support also available.

EveningsWeekendsAutomatic
Heath Cl, Wokingham RG41 2PGView school
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 couple of weeks, with an initial assessment lesson recommended to match you with the right instructor and teaching style. Flexible lessons available mornings, evenings, and Saturdays, plus Pass Plus and motorway courses to build confidence after passing.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
20 Sirius Cl, Berkshire RG41 3DTView school

Block booking

Best block deals in Wokingham

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £130.

  1. Ladies First Driving School

    £47010 hrs

    £47/hr£60/hr

    Save £130

  2. Wokingham Driving School

    £49010 hrs

    £49/hr£58/hr

    Save £90

  3. Shane's Driving School

    £42010 hrs

    £42/hr

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Intensive courses in Wokingham

Want to pass fast?

2 Wokingham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Wokingham Test Centres and Pass Rates

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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