Driving Lessons in Berkshire
From £34/hr·Average £45/hr
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Driving Schools in Berkshire
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Unique Learners Driving School
ENA Driving School
Founded in 2011, Nisar Ahmad has guided over 1,000 learners to pass their tests with a particular focus on nervous drivers who need patient, tailored instruction. Single instructor throughout your course ensures consistency, with pricing from £35/hour for a taster lesson up to £27/hour on the 30-hour intensive course (£810 total). 5.0 Google rating and flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.Founded in 2011, Nisar Ahmad has guided over 1,000 learners to pass their tests with a particular focus on nervous drivers who need patient, tailored...
Optimus School of Motoring
Follow Us Driving School
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.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...
Ellis School of Driving
Run by Grant Ellis, a DBS-checked instructor with a track record of high first-time pass rates and consistently strong student reviews praising his patience and confidence-building approach. Pick-up and drop-off available from home, school, or college, with dual-pedal safety equipment fitted as standard. Contact for current pricing and lesson availability.Run by Grant Ellis, a DBS-checked instructor with a track record of high first-time pass rates and consistently strong student reviews praising his patience and...
MSM Driving School
£50/hour for manual or £55/hour for automatic lessons, with block deals from £440 for 10 hours. Student, NUS and NHS discounts bring rates down to £43–£48/hour. Two-hour lessons available at £90–£100, and Pass Plus courses also on offer at £300 for a minimum of 6 hours.£50/hour for manual or £55/hour for automatic lessons, with block deals from £440 for 10 hours. Student, NUS and NHS discounts bring rates down to £43–£48/hour....
2 Lane Driver Training
Patient instructor with consistently excellent reviews praising his calm teaching style and focus on building safe drivers, not just test passers. Multiple students report passing first time after lessons with Murtaza. Two-hour lessons available with flexible scheduling around work commitments.Patient instructor with consistently excellent reviews praising his calm teaching style and focus on building safe drivers, not just test passers. Multiple...
Wokingham Driving School
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.Head instructor Keith Gambles passed all three ADI exams first time against a 7% national pass rate, and holds advanced qualifications including RoSPA, DIAMOND...
Mrk1Driving
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.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,...
QA Motoring School
A-Grade instructor with an Accelerated Learning System that adapts to each learner's ability rather than following a rigid syllabus—designed to eliminate wasted hours and speed up progress. £47/hour standard rate, or £43/hour with a 10-hour block deal (£430 weekdays, £460 Saturdays), plus a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied. High first-time pass rate backed by customer reviews praising patience, effective teaching methods, and learning app tracking.A-Grade instructor with an Accelerated Learning System that adapts to each learner's ability rather than following a rigid syllabus—designed to eliminate wasted...
Helen's Driving School
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.Teaching learner drivers since 2004 with a 5-star rating across 36 reviews, Helen specialises in building confidence for anxious and nervous learners. Lessons...
JP School of Motoring
A Berkshire-based driving school that tailors lesson plans to each learner's pace, whether progressing quickly or taking time to build confidence. The school focuses on understanding individual needs and adapting teaching accordingly.A Berkshire-based driving school that tailors lesson plans to each learner's pace, whether progressing quickly or taking time to build confidence. The school...
Maximus Driving
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.98% pass rate across 400+ learners with experienced instructors teaching modern techniques including defensive driving and accident avoidance. Automatic lessons...
United School of Motoring
Excellent pass rate with student discounts and block booking deals available. Intensive courses, Pass Plus courses, and lessons in both manual and automatic are on offer, with a flexible schedule from 9am to 5:30pm daily.Excellent pass rate with student discounts and block booking deals available. Intensive courses, Pass Plus courses, and lessons in both manual and automatic are...
Mrk1 Driving School
Trained by a former DVLA senior driving examiner with 16 years of test experience and 22 years of driving without an accident. Mark emphasises consistent 2-hour lessons and commitment to first-time passes, offering flexible 1, 1.5, or 2-hour slots with no weekend surcharges. Test day includes 3 hours of preparation and route practice in your own Ford Puma before the Slough test centre.Trained by a former DVLA senior driving examiner with 16 years of test experience and 22 years of driving without an accident. Mark emphasises consistent 2-hour...
In2Gear Driver Training
Operating since 2005, In2Gear has built a strong local reputation with Grade 5 and Grade 6 instructors using modern teaching methods. Door-to-door lessons are tailored to your needs, with nervous learners particularly welcome, and Pass Plus courses also available alongside motorway driving and refresher training.Operating since 2005, In2Gear has built a strong local reputation with Grade 5 and Grade 6 instructors using modern teaching methods. Door-to-door lessons are...
Bradleys School of Motoring
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.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...
Progress Driving School
Calm, patient instruction focused on building confidence from the ground up, with quiet practice areas for nervous learners before progressing to busier roads. Block booking deals offer better value than hourly rates, and one-to-one lessons in well-maintained, air-conditioned cars help pupils retain knowledge and reach test standard safely. Fiaz emphasizes long-term driving skills beyond just passing the test.Calm, patient instruction focused on building confidence from the ground up, with quiet practice areas for nervous learners before progressing to busier roads....
Reading Driving School
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.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...
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Berkshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 9 nearby test centres
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%.
Farnborough
8,041 tests takenBasingstoke
4,940 tests takenGreenham
3,566 tests takenGuildford
5,032 tests takenHigh Wycombe
3,891 tests takenChertsey (London)
8,669 tests takenReading
6,877 tests takenUxbridge (London)
7,378 tests takenSlough (London)
9,181 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough | 55.6% | 60.8% | 52.9% | 58.3% | 8,041 |
| Basingstoke | 54.8% | 58.5% | 52.0% | 56.9% | 4,940 |
| Greenham | 51.4% | 52.7% | 47.2% | 52.1% | 3,566 |
| Guildford | 50.8% | 52.6% | 45.3% | 51.8% | 5,032 |
| High Wycombe | 47.8% | 53.9% | 46.2% | 51.0% | 3,891 |
| Chertsey (London) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 44.7% | 50.3% | 8,669 |
| Reading | 48.6% | 51.0% | 46.2% | 49.8% | 6,877 |
| Uxbridge (London) | 49.1% | 49.8% | 48.0% | 49.6% | 7,378 |
| Slough (London) | 41.5% | 49.1% | 40.2% | 45.6% | 9,181 |