Driving Lessons in Cambridge
With 27 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors serving the area, Cambridge offers strong choice for learners. Schools here achieve a 5-star average rating, and you'll find automatic driving lessons available at 15 schools, with female driving instructors offered by 12 schools. There are also 9 independent female driving instructors working locally. Hourly prices range from £39 to £78, averaging £43, and the Cambridge (Brookmount Court) test centre reported a 50.5% pass rate in the latest DVSA figures.
From £39/hr·Average £43/hr
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Driving Schools in Cambridge
27 schools
Cambridge Driving Instructors
Instructor Asif Mehmood has built a strong reputation through consistently positive student reviews highlighting his patience, clear teaching, and ability to build confidence quickly—several students passed on their first attempt after just 6–14 lessons. Two-hour lessons at £80 weekdays or £84 weekends, with a 10-hour automatic block deal at £390 and test car hire available for £100.Instructor Asif Mehmood has built a strong reputation through consistently positive student reviews highlighting his patience, clear teaching, and ability to...
Bennetts Intensive
Family-run school operating since 1997 with a strong focus on intensive courses designed to build core skills and confidence through frequent, longer lessons. Reviewers consistently praise the patient instructors and efficient office team who handle test booking and flexible scheduling around your diary—one student who'd failed twice elsewhere passed first time after training here. Competitive pricing with payment plan options available.Family-run school operating since 1997 with a strong focus on intensive courses designed to build core skills and confidence through frequent, longer lessons....
Paul Dawson School of Motoring
Independent instructor since 2024 with 14+ years' experience training under BSM and the AA. Specialises in automatic lessons in a new electric car, with a 10-hour block deal at £380 and semi-intensive courses available. Also offers Pass Plus courses, motorway training, and advanced test preparation (IAM and RoSPA Gold).Independent instructor since 2024 with 14+ years' experience training under BSM and the AA. Specialises in automatic lessons in a new electric car, with a...
Pass Automatic Cambridge
71 reviews highlight instructors who excel at building confidence in nervous learners—multiple students mention overcoming hesitation and passing first time after struggling with previous instructors. Lessons are taught in electric vehicles at £42/hour, with a £400 introductory block deal for 10 hours (new pupils only). Free pick-up and drop-off included.71 reviews highlight instructors who excel at building confidence in nervous learners—multiple students mention overcoming hesitation and passing first time...
Pro Driving School
Run by Sergiu, an instructor praised for patience, structure, and punctuality across multiple five-star reviews. Students highlight his ability to help learners pass on their first attempt, with one passing within a handful of lessons before their test. Personalised lessons tailored to your goals, with mock tests and progress tracking included.Run by Sergiu, an instructor praised for patience, structure, and punctuality across multiple five-star reviews. Students highlight his ability to help learners...
Drive Calm
The fastest-growing automatic driving school since 2021, known for stress-free lessons that build confidence from day one. £40/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with flexible 90-minute (£65) and 2-hour (£80) options to fit your schedule.The fastest-growing automatic driving school since 2021, known for stress-free lessons that build confidence from day one. £40/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block,...
NeoMotion
Manual lessons from £40/hour and automatic from £42/hour, with discounts available on bulk bookings. Personalised lesson plans tailored to your needs, whether you're learning for the first time or rebuilding confidence after an accident, supported by instructors who focus on developing safe, competent drivers.Manual lessons from £40/hour and automatic from £42/hour, with discounts available on bulk bookings. Personalised lesson plans tailored to your needs, whether...
P.D.S. Driving School
A small, independent school known for competitive pricing on both hourly lessons and intensive driving courses, including residential options. Pass Plus courses also available.A small, independent school known for competitive pricing on both hourly lessons and intensive driving courses, including residential options. Pass Plus courses...
Barnwell Driving School
Over 20 years of experience delivering patient instruction with a focus on safety and confidence. Door-to-door lessons within a ten-mile radius of Cambridge, with students consistently achieving first-time passes. Dual-controlled Ford Fiesta available for all lessons.Over 20 years of experience delivering patient instruction with a focus on safety and confidence. Door-to-door lessons within a ten-mile radius of Cambridge,...
Cambridge Driving Centre
Established in 2000, this school pairs you with the same instructor and car throughout your entire learning journey—from first lesson to test day. Manual lessons start at £40/hour or £80 for two hours; automatic at £50/hour or £90 for two hours. Intensive courses available from £877 (20 hours manual) to £1,877 (40 hours automatic), with personalised training adapted to each learner's pace and abilities.Established in 2000, this school pairs you with the same instructor and car throughout your entire learning journey—from first lesson to test day. Manual...
Pass Cambs Driving School
90% first-time pass rate across 1,200+ students with 38 years of combined teaching experience. £39/hour for 2-hour lessons, or save with block deals from £370 for 10 hours—students and NHS staff get up to £30 off. Test car provided on 20+ hour packages, plus last-minute test cover available across Cambridgeshire.90% first-time pass rate across 1,200+ students with 38 years of combined teaching experience. £39/hour for 2-hour lessons, or save with block deals from £370...
Motoring Matters
Over 30 years' experience teaching manual lessons in a relaxed, tailored approach focused on safe driving beyond just passing the test. £45/hour or from £41/hour with prepaid blocks (10+ hours), plus mock tests to build confidence before your practical. Pass Plus courses also available at £270 for six hours.Over 30 years' experience teaching manual lessons in a relaxed, tailored approach focused on safe driving beyond just passing the test. £45/hour or from...
Cambridge Driving Academy
Cambridge Driving Academy offers 2-hour lessons at £80–£88 depending on transmission type and timing, with bulk booking discounts available. Their approach centres on personalized learning plans matched to individual needs, supported by certified instructors in modern, safety-equipped vehicles. Intensive courses are available for learners needing fast-track training.Cambridge Driving Academy offers 2-hour lessons at £80–£88 depending on transmission type and timing, with bulk booking discounts available. Their approach...
City School of Motoring
Independent Cambridge driving school offering full lesson time with door-to-door service and modern dual control cars. Discount available for block bookings, plus motorway and refresher lessons for drivers looking to build confidence and skills.Independent Cambridge driving school offering full lesson time with door-to-door service and modern dual control cars. Discount available for block bookings,...
Cambridge Driver Training
Ray has been instructing since 1979, qualifying as one of the youngest on the Department of Transport register, and brings experience training advanced drivers, police, and armed forces alongside learners. Two-hour lessons at £80 or £40/hour with block deals: 10 hours for £400 or 20 hours for £780. Pickup available from home, work, or college throughout the area.Ray has been instructing since 1979, qualifying as one of the youngest on the Department of Transport register, and brings experience training advanced drivers,...
I.G Driving School
Over 20 years teaching manual lessons in the Cambridge area with a focus on safe, long-term driving skills rather than test-passing shortcuts. Weekly 2-hour lessons at £39.50/hour, or £350 for an introductory 10-hour bundle (saving £45), with Pass Plus courses also available at £250.Over 20 years teaching manual lessons in the Cambridge area with a focus on safe, long-term driving skills rather than test-passing shortcuts. Weekly 2-hour...
Cambridge Motoring School
£40/hour for manual lessons or £42.50 for automatic, with 10-hour bulk deals saving £20–£25 respectively—students and NHS staff get an extra £10 off. Lead instructor Sadique Ahmed brings 15 years of Cambridge road experience and training from ex-DVSA instructors, known for building genuine confidence and achieving high first-time pass rates. Test car hire (£100–£150) includes a one-hour pre-test lesson and pick-up/drop-off, plus a £999 intensive package for test-ready learners needing final refinement.£40/hour for manual lessons or £42.50 for automatic, with 10-hour bulk deals saving £20–£25 respectively—students and NHS staff get an extra £10 off. Lead...
Mr L Driving School
Lessons tailored to your learning style, with instructors focused on helping you pass first time. £40/hour for manual or £42.50/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour block deals at £375 (manual) or £400 (automatic). Free online theory practice available through Theory Test Pro.Lessons tailored to your learning style, with instructors focused on helping you pass first time. £40/hour for manual or £42.50/hour for automatic lessons, with...
Automatic Intensive
Automatic Intensive specialises in fast-track learning with intensive courses designed for quick test readiness. Lessons start at £60 for 1.5 hours or £80 for 2 hours, with bulk deals from £380 for 10 hours up to £1,520 for 40 hours. Modern automatic cars and flexible scheduling available 7am to 7pm daily.Automatic Intensive specialises in fast-track learning with intensive courses designed for quick test readiness. Lessons start at £60 for 1.5 hours or £80 for 2...
Block Booking Deals in Cambridge
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Intensive Courses in Cambridge
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Cambridge Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre
Cambridge Brookmount Court handled all 13,610 tests in this area, achieving a 50.5% pass rate that's close to the national average. Men outperformed women here at 53% versus 47.8%. The city's cycling infrastructure and narrow medieval streets create unique challenges, with complex mini-roundabouts and busy areas around the university requiring careful observation. Automatic drivers saw a 42.6% pass rate, reflecting the stop-start nature of Cambridge traffic.
Cambridge (Brookmount Court)
13,610 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge (Brookmount Court) | 47.8% | 53.0% | 42.6% | 50.5% | 13,610 |