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).

From £39/hr·Average £43/hr

Cambridge's Top Picks

Best Value

Pass Cambs Driving School

Cheapest manual driving school in Cambridge.

5.0(55 reviews)
£39/hr
Top Rated

Cambridge Driving Academy

Highest-rated manual driving school in Cambridge.

5.0(1816 reviews)
Best Automatic

Cambridge Driving Academy

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Cambridge.

5.0(1816 reviews)

Driving Schools in Cambridge

27 schools

Bennetts Intensive

Bennetts Intensive

4.9(353)

Family-run school operating since 1997 with a strong focus on intensive courses designed to build core skills and confidence through frequent, longer lessons....

ManualIntensiveTest car available
23 Newton Rd, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4PF
Pro Driving School

Pro Driving School

4.9(71)

Run by Sergiu, an instructor praised for patience, structure, and punctuality across multiple five-star reviews. Students highlight his ability to help learners...

Manual
Kirkwood Rd, Cambridge CB4 2QH
Platon Driving School

Platon Driving School

4.9(29)

Specializing in manual transmission with over 5 years' experience, Marius Platon focuses on building confidence through clear explanations and a calm, patient...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
Stone Fld, Bar Hill, Cambridge CB23 8TB
Paul Dawson School of Motoring

Paul Dawson School of Motoring

10hrs for £380
4.8(16)

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...

AutomaticIntensive
23 Edinburgh Rd, Chesterton, Cambridge CB4 1QR
Barnwell Driving School

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,...

Manual
22 Thorleye Rd, Cambridge CB5 8NF
City School of Motoring

City School of Motoring

Block bookings available

Independent Cambridge driving school offering full lesson time with door-to-door service and modern dual control cars. Discount available for block bookings,...

Manual
Beech Cl, Little Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5EP
Zapp ladies 1st driving school

Zapp ladies 1st driving school

5.0(6)
Manual
Iceni Way, Cambridge CB4 2NZ

Block Booking Deals in Cambridge

18 schools offer block deals - book in bulk and save.

Best deal - save 11%

I.G Driving School

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Save 6%

Mr L Driving School

10hrs for £375

£37.50/hr

Save 5%

Pass Cambs Driving School

10hrs for £370

£37.00/hr

Save 5%

Automatic Intensive

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

Save 5%

Cambridge Motoring School

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

Paul Dawson School of Motoring

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Cambridge

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£39/hr
12 schools5.0best rated

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.

51%

Cambridge (Brookmount Court)

13,610 tests taken
Women47.8%
Men53.0%
Automatic42.6%

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