Driving Lessons in Berkshire

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

Driving schools and instructors in Berkshire

Showing 6180 of 88
Ania's School of Motoring

Ania's School of Motoring

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.

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

Serenity Driving

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.

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

Quick 2 Pass Driving School

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.

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

Ace Drive Wise

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.

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

JP School of Motoring

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.

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

Salim's Driving School

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.

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

Love 2 Drive

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.

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

Mrk1 Driving School

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.

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

JCM Driving School

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.

ManualIntensive
24-28 St. Leonards Rd, Windsor SL4 3BBView 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
Progress Driving School

Progress Driving School

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
Ledgers Rd, Slough SL1 2RLView school
Tony's School of Motoring

Tony's School of Motoring

4

Established in 1988 with over 30 years of experience training confident and safe drivers. Offers personalised lessons tailored to your learning pace, plus motorway tuition, refresher courses, and Pass Plus training. Contact for a free quote on competitive rates.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
6 Alderbury Rd, Langley, Slough SL3 8DQView school
Philip Driving School

Philip Driving School

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.

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

Nick Cornish School of Motoring

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.

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

Epic Driver Training

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.

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

Slough Driving School

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.

EveningsWeekendsAutomatic
125 Salt Hill Way, Slough SL1 3TXView school
Optimus School of Motoring

Optimus School of Motoring

5(38)
Manual
51 Rockbourne Rd, Basingstoke, Sherfield on Loddon, Hook RG27 0AFView school
Like2Pass Driving School

Like2Pass Driving School

5
Manual
Slough SL2 1ANView school
Automatic Mak / AA Driving School

Automatic Mak / AA Driving School

5
Manual
Maybank, Reading RG2 9REView school
Lux driving school

Lux driving school

5
Manual
11 Thornton Rd, Reading RG30 1JYView 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