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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Ania's School of Motoring

Ania's School of Motoring

Manual

5

A mother of two fluent in Polish and English, offering stress-free lessons tailored to your current ability level. Ania focuses on building confidence and teaching the skills you'll need beyond the test, not just passing it.

Female Instructors
Speaks Polish
49 Garswood, Bracknell RG12 0TYView school
Serenity Driving

Serenity Driving

Automatic

4.9(44)

Specializes in nervous and anxious drivers, offering a calm and supportive approach to automatic driving lessons. Mike creates a relaxed learning environment designed to transform driving fears into confidence, making this school particularly good for learners who need extra reassurance behind the wheel.

64 Hutchins Wy, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9UNView school
Quick 2 Pass Driving School

Quick 2 Pass Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.997% pass rate
Block bookings available

Over 97% first-time pass rate with a strict one-to-one tuition policy, meaning no other pupils picked up during your lesson. Door-to-door service lets you start from home, work, or college, and there are no extra charges for weekend or evening lessons. Specialised courses available for nervous learners, plus Pass Plus and motorway training.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
Bower Way, Slough SL1 5HAView school
Ace Drive Wise

Ace Drive Wise

Manual and automatic

4.985% pass rate

85% of students pass within 40 hours, with 97% recommending the school. Over 35 years in driver training, Ace Drive Wise offers a 5-day intensive course alongside standard lessons, plus Pass Plus courses (6 hours covering motorway, dual carriageway, rural roads, night driving and all-weather conditions) that can unlock insurance discounts.

Intensive
Comptton, Curls Ln, Maidenhead SL6 2QFView school
JP School of Motoring

JP School of Motoring

Manual

4.9

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.

Gage Cl, Maidenhead SL6 2SQView school
Salim's Driving School

Salim's Driving School

Manual

4.9

Structured syllabus approach with an average of just 30 hours to test, compared to the national average of 47 hours. Former IT professional with 30 years in the industry, now delivering manual lessons with a methodical progression through car control, road skills, and traffic awareness. Intensive courses available for learners wanting to complete training in 1-8 weeks.

Intensive
171 Knolton Way, Slough SL2 5SPView school
Love 2 Drive

Love 2 Drive

Manual

4.7

Established driving school known for Pass Plus courses and theory training across the area. Customer satisfaction is built on trust and reliability, with experienced instructors available for lessons at a reasonable pace.

Female Instructors
9 King Edwards Rd, Winkfield Row, Ascot SL5 8PDView school
Mrk1 Driving School

Mrk1 Driving School

Manual

4.7
Block bookings available

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
56 Lancaster Rd, Maidenhead SL6 5EYView school
JCM Driving School

JCM Driving School

Manual

4.792% pass rate

Award-winning school with all instructors achieving the highest Grade A status and a rare 51/51 Standards Check score. 92% first-time pass rate backed by 300+ five-star reviews, with 50% of business coming from student referrals. Intensive courses, Pass Plus training, and refresher lessons available alongside standard tuition.

Intensive
24-28 St. Leonards Rd, Windsor SL4 3BBView school
LSM Reading

LSM Reading

Manual

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
20 Sirius Cl, Berkshire RG41 3DTView school
Progress Driving School

Progress Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.2
Block bookings available

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.

EveningsWeekends
Ledgers Rd, Slough SL1 2RLView school
Philip Driving School

Philip Driving School

Manual and automatic

3.1

Over 10 years of experience with a strong reputation for high pass rates and structured one-to-one training. Philip uses modern, confidence-building methods to help learners reach test standard safely, with flexible scheduling across 7 days a week and competitive pricing for both standard and intensive courses.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Hexham Rd, Reading RG2 7UGView school
Nick Cornish School of Motoring

Nick Cornish School of Motoring

Manual

2.6
Block bookings available

38+ years of local teaching experience with a strong reputation for high pass rates. Both male and female instructors provide patient, personalized tuition in manual cars, with block booking discounts available to help you save money on your lessons.

Female Instructors
Hopgoods Green, Newbury RG14 2DWView school
Epic Driver Training

Epic Driver Training

Manual

Block bookings available

Grade A instructor with a pass rate consistently higher than the national average. One-to-one lessons with flexible scheduling, discounts for 10-hour block bookings and full-time students, plus short notice test availability.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
69 Farmers Way, Maidenhead SL6 3PJView school
Slough Driving School

Slough Driving School

Automatic

Specialising in automatic driving lessons with flexible scheduling seven days a week, including early mornings and evenings. Refresher lessons available in your own vehicle or theirs with dual controls, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers. Short-notice bookings and flexible pick-up locations make this school convenient for learners balancing lessons around their schedule.

EveningsWeekends
125 Salt Hill Way, Slough SL1 3TXView school

Mark Boden

Automatic

Abdul Hannan Rab

Manual

Kareem Jamaldeen

Manual

Travis Joseph

Manual

Sendilkumar Keralasubramanian

Automatic

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%

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