Driving Lessons in Berkshire

With 86 driving schools and 184 independent driving instructors, Berkshire provides extensive options for learners across the county. Lessons average £45 per hour, reflecting the region's proximity to London, with 41 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 41 providing intensive courses. Female driving instructors are available at 15 schools, and there are 34 independent female driving instructors. Test centres nearby show strong pass rates, with Farnborough at 59.7% and Reading at 55.4%.

£45
average price
86
driving schools
184
independent instructors
9
test centres

Driving lessons in Berkshire

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Mrk1Driving

Mrk1Driving

Manual

5100% pass rate
From £41/hr10hrs for £400Save £10

Grade A instructor with 20+ years' experience and a 100% pass rate in 2025, specialising in nervous and anxious learners. £41/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with free theory help and a detailed tips folder covering common test mistakes included in every package.

2 Staffordshire Croft, Warfield, Bracknell RG42 3HWView school
Bradleys School of Motoring

Bradleys School of Motoring

Manual

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

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.

EveningsWeekends
Carshalton Way, Reading RG6 4EPView school
Reading Driving School

Reading Driving School

Manual

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £380

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.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Hartland Rd, Reading RG2 8BNView school
Blue School of Motoring

Blue School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5
From £44/hr5hrs for £220

All lessons are 2 hours long at £44/hour for manual or £47/hour for automatic, with block deals starting at £220 for 5 hours and scaling to £1,680 for 40 hours. Book in advance to unlock a £2 per hour discount on Blue lessons. Instructors are Enhanced DBS checked and trained to support learners with disabilities, offering flexible scheduling around work and school commitments.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
56 Swallows Croft, Coley Park, Reading RG1 6EHView school
ADR School of Motoring

ADR School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Grade A instructor with a consistently high pass rate since 1980, known for putting nervous drivers at ease and tailoring lessons to individual needs. £38 per hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire available for £90. Bespoke refresher courses also available for lapsed or nervous drivers rebuilding confidence.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
8 Lynden Cl, Holyport, Maidenhead SL6 2LBView school
Shane's Driving School

Shane's Driving School

Automatic

5
From £33.50/hr10hrs 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.

EveningsWeekends
Heath Cl, Wokingham RG41 2PGView school
Pass 1st Time (Or 2nd)

Pass 1st Time (Or 2nd)

Manual

5
From £34/hrBlock bookings available

Ian Clark holds a Fleet Assessment Licence, HGV Class 2 Licence, and ADR Licence for carrying dangerous goods, bringing diverse professional driving experience to his instruction. Lessons cost £34 per hour with 2-hour sessions (10-12 lessons total), or £288 for the complete intensive course. A student review highlights his ability to build confidence quickly, with one learner progressing from 2nd gear to main roads in just 2 hours after struggling with a previous instructor.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
2 Pigeon Grove, Bracknell RG12 8APView school
Henley Driving School

Henley Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £65/hr

Instructors with over three and a half years' experience as RED Driving Instructors, focusing on defensive driving techniques and hazard perception rather than just test preparation. £65/hour for standard lessons on weekdays, with Saturday and Sunday rates at £95/hour; intensive courses and Pass Plus training also available. Reviews highlight the transformation from nervous to confident drivers, with one student noting the instructor's ability to build confidence naturally.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
73 Whiteknights Rd, Reading RG6 7BBView school
Drivability School of Motoring

Drivability School of Motoring

Manual

5
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

Flexible pricing from £40/hour pay-as-you-go, with semi-intensive (2-4 weeks, 30 hours) and intensive (1-2 weeks, 30 hours) course options available. Block booking discounts apply to refresher courses, and Pass Plus advanced training is also on offer for licence holders.

Intensive
76 Moray Dr, Slough SL2 5PGView school
Eazy Waze Driving School

Eazy Waze Driving School

Automatic

5
From £42.50/hrBlock bookings available

Instructor Ashik specialises in automatic driving lessons with a track record of first-time passes, backed by consistently positive Google reviews praising his calm, patient teaching style. Beginner lessons start from £42.50/hour with block booking discounts available, intensive courses from £45/hour, and motorway training at £50/hour. Available 7 days a week, 7am-7pm, with flexible pacing tailored to individual learning needs and medical requirements.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
43 Hardwick Rd, Reading RG30 4LJView school
M & N Driving School

M & N Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £42/hr

From £42/hour for manual or £45/hour for automatic lessons, with motorway training available from £48/hour. Multiple instructors including Mo and Hamid have earned consistent five-star reviews, with students repeatedly praising their patience and ability to build confidence; several passed first time after previous failures. Online lesson tracking and flexible scheduling make it easy to fit lessons around work or studies.

Intensive
Whitley Wood Rd, Reading RG2 8JAView school
S2 Driving School

S2 Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £39/hrBlock bookings available

16 years of experience with a founder who's spent over 15 years honing their craft, offering 1-to-1 lessons with no shared time or passenger pickups. From £40/hour for manual or automatic lessons, with block booking discounts and a £10 referral bonus. Multilingual instructors speak English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu; test day preparation including car hire costs £140.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Speaks Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu
35 Plackett Way, Cippenham, Slough SL1 5JUView school
Zara's Driving Lessons

Zara's Driving Lessons

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £56/hr10hrs for £560

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.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
3 Compton Cl, Earley, Reading RG6 7EAView school
Follow Us Driving School

Follow Us Driving School

Automatic

4.9
From £40/hr

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.

EveningsWeekends
London St, Reading RG1 4QDView school
Parvesh Driving School

Parvesh Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £43/hr10hrs for £410Save £20

Patient, calm instructor specializing in nervous drivers and beginners, with strong local knowledge of test routes. £43/hour for standard lessons or £410 for a 10-hour block; intensive courses from £800 (20 hours) to £1,580 (30 hours) for those building towards test standard.

Intensive
Tarnbrook Way, Winkfield Row, Bracknell RG12 0GBView school
Maximus Driving

Maximus Driving

Manual and automatic

4.898% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

98% pass rate across 400+ learners with experienced instructors teaching modern techniques including defensive driving and accident avoidance. Automatic lessons from £40/hour or £38/hour for 10 or 20-hour blocks; manual from £37/hour or £35/hour on the same block deals. Door-to-door service and intensive courses available to help you pass first time.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Byron Ct, Windsor SL4 4PUView school
Ladies First Driving School

Ladies First Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Eton Driving School

Manual

4.8
From £49/hr10hrs for £470Save £20

Instructor with 35 years' professional driving experience across national and international transport, bringing real-world expertise to learner training. Standard 2-hour lessons at £49/hour, reduced to £47/hour when booking 10 or more hours, with loyalty discounts for bulk bookings and Pass Plus courses. First lesson includes a full assessment to tailor future tuition to your needs.

Bellsfield Court, 21 Bell Ln, Eton Wick, Windsor SL4 6JRView school
Paul's Automatic Driving School

Paul's Automatic Driving School

Automatic

4.7(67)
From £50/hr10hrs for £480Save £20

Specialising in automatic driving lessons since 2010, Paul offers flexible pay-as-you-go or block booking options at £50/hour, with a 10-hour block at £480 representing the best value. Test day car hire is available for £100 (tests after 10am), and refresher lessons at £60/hour cater to drivers switching from manual or rebuilding confidence after a break.

Test car available
201 Paddock Rd, Basingstoke RG22 6QGView school
Go 4 It Driving School

Go 4 It Driving School

Manual

4.588% pass rate
From £48/hr10hrs for £450Save £30

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.

EveningsWeekends
Berkshire, 77 Austin Rd, Woodley, Reading RG5 4ESView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Berkshire?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£45
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£30–35
2
£35–40
5
£40–45
14
£45–50
12
£50–55
5
£55+
4

Based on prices from 42 driving schools in Berkshire.

Intensive courses in Berkshire

Want to pass fast?

41 Berkshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Berkshire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Berkshire learners are in a good spot. Even Slough, with the lowest pass rate of the nine centres here at 51%, is just above the 50% average across Great Britain. Farnborough leads at 60%, with Guildford and Basingstoke on 57%. Slough also has the longest typical wait, about 5 months, while High Wycombe, on 52%, has the shortest at about 1½ months. Reading has the best automatic pass rate at 53%, well ahead of the national automatic pass rate of 45%. With every centre above average, there's little reason to travel away from the roads you know.

60%

Farnborough

10,482 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate62.6%
Automatic pass rate52.2%
57%

Guildford

4,542 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate59.9%
Automatic pass rate50.8%
57%

Basingstoke

5,009 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate59.1%
Automatic pass rate52.1%
57%

Greenham

3,931 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate58.1%
Automatic pass rate51.9%
55%

Reading

9,237 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate57.3%
Automatic pass rate52.7%
53%

Chertsey (London)

9,082 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate55.5%
Automatic pass rate47.3%
52%

Uxbridge (London)

6,051 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate53.4%
Automatic pass rate50.3%
52%

High Wycombe

3,534 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate53.6%
Automatic pass rate47.0%
51%

Slough (London)

10,509 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate53.9%
Automatic pass rate46.3%

Areas in Berkshire