Driving Lessons in Berkshire

£45
average price
88
driving schools
189
independent instructors
9
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Berkshire

Showing 2140 of 88
Drivability School of Motoring

Drivability School of Motoring

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.

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

Eazy Waze Driving School

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.

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

M & N Driving School

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.

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

S2 Driving School

4.9
From £40/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.

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

Zara's Driving Lessons

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.

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

Follow Us Driving School

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.

EveningsWeekendsAutomatic
London St, Reading RG1 4QDView school
HSM Reading Driving School

HSM Reading Driving School

4.9
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£40/hour for manual or £42/hour for automatic, with block deals from £380 for 10 hours. The standout feature is a former driving examiner with 14 years of experience who offers specialist lessons on test technique, common mistakes, and mock tests with authentic exam conditions. Rated 4.9 stars across Google, Yell, and Facebook, with block booking discounts and lessons available in Bengali and Romanian.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Speaks Bengali, Romanian
4 Fortrose Walk, Calcot, Reading RG31 7YGView school
Parvesh Driving School

Parvesh Driving School

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.

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

Maximus Driving

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Byron Ct, Windsor SL4 4PUView 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
Eton Driving School

Eton Driving School

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.

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

Paul's Automatic Driving School

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.

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

Go 4 It Driving School

4.588% pass rate
From £50/hr10hrs for £450Save £50

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.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Berkshire, 77 Austin Rd, Woodley, Reading RG5 4ESView school
Helen's Driving School

Helen's Driving School

3.7(3)
From £45/hr

Teaching learner drivers since 2004 with a 5-star rating across 36 reviews, Helen specialises in building confidence for anxious and nervous learners. Lessons are £45/hour in 1, 1.5, or 2-hour sessions, with flexible scheduling including weekends and collection from home, work, or college. Her calm, patient approach and excellent pass rate make her particularly suited to learners who need extra reassurance.

ManualEveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
61 Pitman Cl, Basingstoke RG22 6LUView 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
Pass My Way School of Motoring

Pass My Way School of Motoring

3
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

Over 30 years of experience with a strong first-time pass rate, backed by consistently five-star reviews praising instructor Steve's patience and calm teaching style. Standard lessons are 2 hours at £42/hour, with block deals from £38.50/hour (10-hour block at £400) and a beginners' offer of 4 hours for £126. Free theory training, mock tests, and Pass Plus courses are included.

Manual
21 Pitford Rd, Woodley, Reading RG5 4QFView school
2nd2None Driving School

2nd2None Driving School

From £45/hr

A network of over 40 instructors across the Southwest with lessons starting from £45/hour and intensive courses from £400. Both qualified ADIs and trainee instructors (PDIs) are available at the same price, with the option to request a fully qualified instructor if preferred. Motorway lessons, Pass Plus courses, and test car availability round out their offering across a wide coverage area.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
85 Blunden Dr, Langley, Slough SL3 8WQView school
Freemans Driving Academy

Freemans Driving Academy

From £42/hr10hrs for £378Save £42

Grade A instructor with over 30 years of driver training experience and a consistently high pass rate. £42/hour or £378 for a 10-hour block (10% discount), plus specialist 2-hour motorway lessons at £90. Blue Light Card holders get their first lesson at half price.

Manual
4 School Hill, Crowthorne RG45 7HEView school
A Plus School of Motoring

A Plus School of Motoring

85% pass rate
From £50/hr10hrs for £480Save £20

A husband and wife team with over 30 years' combined experience, boasting an 85% pass rate well above the UK average. Single lessons from £50/hour, or save with a 10-hour block at £480; intensive courses start from £650, and test day car hire is available from £120.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Butler Court, Byron Cl, Marlow SL7 1UEView school
Trinity Driving School

Trinity Driving School

5(70)
Block bookings available

Perfect for learners seeking a stress-free automatic driving experience in a modern Mercedes Benz GLA with dual controls. With a 5.0 Google rating across 70 reviews, the instructor is known for patient, structured lessons that build confidence step-by-step—many students pass first time with just 2–4 minors. Flexible scheduling with pick-up and drop-off at your choice of locations, plus block deals available (6-hour and 10-hour packages).

Automatic
24 Highpath Way, Basingstoke RG24 9SUView 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
1
£35–40
3
£40–45
15
£45–50
10
£50–55
6
£55+
4

Based on prices from 39 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

57,575 tests were taken across nine centres from 2024 to 2025, with Farnborough and Basingstoke both achieving excellent 58.3% and 56.9% pass rates respectively. The mix ranges from Slough's challenging urban environment near Heathrow to the more manageable country roads around Basingstoke and the straightforward A-roads near Farnborough. Automatic drivers performed best at Farnborough (52.9%) and struggled most at Slough (40.2%). Men generally outperformed women, with the largest gap at Farnborough where men achieved 60.8% versus women's 55.6%.

58%

Farnborough

8,041 tests taken
Women55.6%
Men60.8%
Automatic52.9%
57%

Basingstoke

4,940 tests taken
Women54.8%
Men58.5%
Automatic52.0%
52%

Greenham

3,566 tests taken
Women51.4%
Men52.7%
Automatic47.2%
52%

Guildford

5,032 tests taken
Women50.8%
Men52.6%
Automatic45.3%
51%

High Wycombe

3,891 tests taken
Women47.8%
Men53.9%
Automatic46.2%
50%

Chertsey (London)

8,669 tests taken
Women50.4%
Men50.2%
Automatic44.7%
50%

Reading

6,877 tests taken
Women48.6%
Men51.0%
Automatic46.2%
50%

Uxbridge (London)

7,378 tests taken
Women49.1%
Men49.8%
Automatic48.0%
46%

Slough (London)

9,181 tests taken
Women41.5%
Men49.1%
Automatic40.2%

Areas in Berkshire