Driving Lessons in Peterborough

Peterborough's extensive network of 24 schools and 41 independent driving instructors offers comprehensive choice, with half the schools providing automatic driving lessons and 10 offering intensive courses. Schools average 4.8 stars with lessons costing £37-£50 per hour. Female driving instructor options include 3 schools and 11 independent female driving instructors. Both local test centres perform similarly, with Peterborough at 50.2% and Upton at exactly 50% pass rates.

From £37/hr·Average £41/hr

Peterborough's Top Picks

Best Value

PH Driving School

Cheapest manual driving school in Peterborough.

4.6(11 reviews)
£37/hr
Top Rated

MH Driving School

Highest-rated manual driving school in Peterborough.

5.0(843 reviews)
Best Automatic

MH Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Peterborough.

5.0(843 reviews)
Female Instructors

MPL Driving School

Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Peterborough.

4.9(631 reviews)

Driving Schools in Peterborough

24 schools

Armin Drive

Armin Drive

From £40/hr
5.0(191)

Known for anxiety management support with an Accredited Driving Test Nerves Specialist on staff. £40/hour for 1-hour lessons, or £60 for 90 minutes and £80 for...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
133 Apollo Ave, Peterborough PE2 8GA
MPH Driving Academy

MPH Driving Academy

From £42/hr·10hrs for £367Save 13%
5.0(101)

Founded in 2007, MPH has built a strong reputation with 5-star Google and Facebook ratings and consistently high pass rates across the region. Lessons start at...

ManualAutomatic
16 Hornbeam Rd, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough PE7 8FY
Drive Smart

Drive Smart

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(92)

Operating since 2005 with exceptionally high first-time pass rates and one-to-one lessons tailored to each learner. £40/hour or save with block deals: 5 hours...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
18 Maple Grove, Peterborough PE1 4PD
Central Driving School

Central Driving School

From £40/hr
5.0(77)

Known for a high first-time pass rate among learners in the area. Lessons start from £40/hour with a friendly, experienced instructor who teaches both manual...

ManualAutomatic
9 Chestnut Ave, Peterborough PE1 4JA
Bodyguards Driving

Bodyguards Driving

From £40/hr
5.0(3)

BTEC Level 4 qualified instructor bringing university-level coaching methods to develop thinking drivers prepared for a lifetime of safe driving. £40 per hour...

Manual
73 Brudenell, Peterborough PE2 5SY
Easy Drive Peterborough

Easy Drive Peterborough

From £38/hr·5hrs for £185Save 3%
4.9(197)

BSM-trained instructors with exceptionally high pass rates on both driving and theory tests. Block deals start at £185 for 5 hours (£37/hour), £365 for 10...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Mayor's Walk, Peterborough PE3 6ES
All Purple School of Motoring

All Purple School of Motoring

From £50/hr
4.9(63)

Specialises in automatic driving lessons with a focus on reducing stress and saving money through shorter training times. Two-hour lessons at £50/hour with no...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Gardens, 54 Clovelly Drive Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8PZ
TSM Driving School

TSM Driving School

From £42/hr·8hrs for £320Save 5%
4.9(29)

Grade A instructor with 20 years' experience teaching learners, the British Army, and Surrey Police. All lessons are one-to-one in a brand new Citroën DS3, at...

Manual
96 Four Chimneys Cres, Hampton Vale, Peterborough PE7 8FH
PH Driving School

PH Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £360Save 3%
4.6(11)

Instructor Paul specializes in building confidence with a track record of first-time passes, including students who struggled with previous instructors. Lessons...

ManualTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
14 Alder Rd, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough PE7 8BX
Mick James School of Motoring

Mick James School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
2.5(8)

Grade A instructor offering seven days a week tuition for beginners and experienced drivers alike, including motorway training and QEF Mobility specialist...

ManualIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
122 Donaldson Dr, Paston, Peterborough PE4 7XW

Pass Pro Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £350Save 13%

Structured lessons tailored to each learner's pace, with experienced instructors focused on building confidence and safe driving habits alongside test...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
11 Clifton Ave, Peterborough PE3 6AY
PeLican School of Motoring

PeLican School of Motoring

From £42/hr·10hrs for £400Save 5%

Run by Tim Grace with 35 years' experience and membership in the Motor Schools Association and Institute of Advanced Motorists. £42/hour or £400 for a 10-hour...

ManualTest car available
8 Stokesay Ct, Peterborough PE3 6SL
MH Driving School

MH Driving School

10hrs for £400
5.0(843)

Empowering learners to develop their own decision-making skills rather than relying on instructor control—a refreshingly different teaching philosophy....

ManualAutomaticIntensive
120 Padholme Rd, Peterborough PE1 5EN
Drive with L

Drive with L

10hrs for £395
5.0(91)

Intensive driving courses with test included—30 hours plus test for £1,550 or 46 hours plus test for £2,599. Standard lessons run £85 for 2 hours or £125 for 3...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
35 Blackmead, Orton Malborne, Peterborough PE2 5PX
Papa Nick's Driving School

Papa Nick's Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(79)

Specialises in nervous drivers and test anxiety, with a professional driver background spanning 25+ years and an HGV licence. Single, two-hour, and bulk package...

Manual
53 Benland, Peterborough PE3 8EB
Rakesh Driving School

Rakesh Driving School

5.0(2)

No specific pricing, pass rates, instructor credentials, or service details are provided on this website beyond the tagline of becoming a 'safe and skilled...

Manual
16 Fauna Way, Peterborough PE2 8GZ
Focus Driver Training Peterborough

Focus Driver Training Peterborough

5.0(1)

Former DVSA ADI examiners deliver structured training programmes focused on real-world driving skills, not just test passing. 30+ years combined experience as...

ManualAutomatic
8 Welbeck Way, Peterborough PE2 7WH
Premier School of Driving

Premier School of Driving

10hrs for £360
5.0(1)

Comprehensive lesson options including night driving, motorway training, and theory test preparation. £36 per 2-hour lesson or £360 for a 10-hour block with...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
11 Elmfield Rd, Peterborough PE1 4HA
GoGoGo Intensive

GoGoGo Intensive

5hrs for £1525
4.9(769)

Affiliated with the Institute of Advanced Motorists and a Trading Standards Scheme member, GoGoGo Intensive specialises in 5-day intensive driving courses from...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Suite 2 Peterborough United Football Club, London Rd, Peterborough PE2 8AL
MPL Driving School

MPL Driving School

Block bookings available
4.9(631)

Top 3 driving school in Peterborough for 10 consecutive years, with a team of male and female instructors focused on building confidence and real-world skills...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
The Old House, 26 High St, Eye, Peterborough PE6 7UU

Block Booking Deals in Peterborough

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

Best deal - save 13%

Pass Pro Driving School

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Save 13%

MPH Driving Academy

10hrs for £367

£36.70/hr

Save 7%

Mick James School of Motoring

10hrs for £370

£37.00/hr

Save 3%

PH Driving School

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Save 3%

Easy Drive Peterborough

5hrs for £185

£37.00/hr

Premier School of Driving

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Peterborough

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£38/hr
10 schools5.0best rated

Peterborough Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre

21,914 tests were taken across Peterborough's two centres between 2024 and 2025, split almost evenly between the main Peterborough site and Upton. Both centres achieved around 50% pass rates, with Peterborough slightly ahead at 50.2%. The area's mix of busy A-road roundabouts, new town dual carriageways, and quieter residential estates provides balanced test conditions. Women achieved 50.1% compared to men's 50.3%, while automatic learners managed 44.8%. The numerous roundabouts around the A47 and parkway system help explain why clutch control still offers advantages here.

50%

Peterborough

11,021 tests taken
Women47.7%
Men52.2%
Automatic45.2%

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