Driving Lessons in Cambridge
Cambridge has 27 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors to choose from, with lesson prices starting from £39 per hour and averaging £43. All schools hold excellent 5-star ratings, and 15 offer automatic driving lessons if you'd prefer not to learn in a manual car. There are 9 independent female driving instructors available, and 12 schools offer female driving instructors. The Cambridge test centre at Brookmount Court has a 50.5% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25).
- £43
- average price
- 27
- driving schools
- 40
- independent instructors
- 1
- test centre
Top driving schools in Cambridge by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Pass Cambs Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Cambridge.
Cambridge Driving Academy
Highest-rated manual driving school in Cambridge.
Cambridge Driving Academy
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Cambridge.
Driving schools and instructors in Cambridge
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.
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.
Platon Driving School
Specializing in manual transmission with over 5 years' experience, Marius Platon focuses on building confidence through clear explanations and a calm, patient approach. Students consistently praise his ability to simplify complex driving concepts, with one recent learner noting how his guidance helped her feel thoroughly prepared for her test. Flexible scheduling available to fit around your commitments.
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).
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.
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.
Block booking
Best block deals in Cambridge
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £45.
How much do driving lessons cost in Cambridge?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 16 driving schools in Cambridge.
Intensive courses in Cambridge
Want to pass fast?
12 Cambridge schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Cambridge Test Centres and Pass Rates
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 |