Driving Lessons in Cheshire

Cheshire's 69 driving schools and 236 independent driving instructors give learners extensive choice across the county, with lessons averaging £40 per hour. Female driving instructors are available at 23 schools, and there are 74 independent female driving instructors. Twenty-nine schools offer intensive courses if you're looking to accelerate your learning. Test centre pass rates vary considerably, from Northwich's 57.6% down to Norris Green's 37.8%, so selecting your test location strategically is worthwhile.

£40
average price
69
driving schools
236
independent instructors
11
test centres

Driving lessons in Cheshire

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Shorif Khan

Automatic

From £45/hr
Birkenhead Driving School

Birkenhead Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(434)
From £48/hrBlock bookings available

Over 40 instructors with more than 20 years' experience and a reputation for fast passes. Single lessons from £38 (manual) or £40 (automatic), with package discounts available. Intensive courses typically run 3-5 days and are tailored to your ability after an assessment lesson.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
46 Lloyd Dr, Greasby, Wirral CH49 1RQView school
Romeo Driver Training

Romeo Driver Training

Manual

4.8(20)
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

20 years' driving experience with structured teaching methods tailored to individual learning needs. Single-hour lessons at £50, two-hour sessions at £90, or a 10-hour block for £440 (when booked in 2-hour sections). Pass Plus courses also available at £300 for 6 hours.

2 Burnham Rd, Chester CH4 8EXView school
David Barter Driving School

David Barter Driving School

Manual

4.3(6)
From £40/hr

Single-instructor school focused on safe, long-term driving skills rather than quick test passes. £40/hour with a two-hour minimum per lesson, plus Pass Plus courses available for newly qualified drivers looking to develop advanced techniques.

Bachelor's Ln, Great Boughton, Chester CH3 5XDView school

Pauline Lynn Smith

Automatic

From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20
Female ADI
Eastway Driving School

Eastway Driving School

Automatic

5(65)
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Operating since 1989 with a 5.0-star rating across 65 reviews, this family-run school is led by Wendy, an experienced instructor with 26 years' experience known for patience and thorough teaching. Single lessons start at £40, with block deals from £360 for ten lessons or £700 for twenty lessons, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway refresher training available.

Female Instructors
3 Melton Cl, Upton, Greasby, Wirral CH49 6PJView school
Sue's Driving School

Sue's Driving School

Manual

5(35)
5hrs for £360

Calm and reassuring instructor with 38+ years of driving experience and a perfect student pass record. 90-minute lessons at £75 (£80 evenings/weekends), with block deals from £360 for 5 lessons and intensive courses available. Test car usage included as part of your deposit arrangement, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
MS Susan Weaver, 40 Cooks Acre, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 7FGView school
Quails School of Motoring

Quails School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5(33)
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

First-time pass rate twice the local test centre average, backed by over 30 years' experience and a hand-picked team of instructors. Single lessons from £38 (manual) or £40 (automatic), with 10-lesson blocks at £36–£38 per hour. Intensive courses, Pass Plus, motorway lessons, and specialist disability instruction all available.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Lyndale Cottage, Wrexham Rd, Chester CH4 9DGView school
Jim's Driving School

Jim's Driving School

Manual

5(32)
From £28/hr

A-graded instructor with consistently strong testimonials praising his patient, calming approach and ability to build confidence quickly. At £28/hour, lessons include dual controls and personalised training packages designed to help you progress steadily toward your test. A money-back guarantee backs up the quality of teaching.

12 School Ln, Guilden Sutton, Chester CH3 7ETView school
Phillewis Driving School

Phillewis Driving School

Manual

5(32)
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Instructor since 2008 with a BTEC Level 4 in Coaching for Driver Development and a 4.9-star rating across 19 reviews. Uses a coaching approach to develop thinking drivers rather than followers, backed by a progress log you'll receive to track what's been covered and what needs strengthening. From £36 per 50-minute lesson when block-booked, with 10-lesson packages at £360, plus motorway tuition and assessment lessons available.

Intensive
Cranbourne Ave, Claughton, Birkenhead CH41 0BUView school
GP Driving School

GP Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(30)
From £38/hr10hrs for £380

Established in 2006 with an excellent first-time pass rate. Competitive block pricing starts at £38/hour (10-hour blocks from £380), with motorway lessons and Pass Plus courses also available. One-to-one tuition with pickup and drop-off from any reasonable location.

1 Greenwood Ln, Wallasey CH44 1DDView school
Ready To Pass

Ready To Pass

Manual and automatic

5(29)
From £42/hr

Highest first-time pass rate on the Wirral, specialising in young drivers aged 16+. Lessons are £42/hour with structured, safety-first training from patient male and female instructors; the school reports an average of around 30 lessons from first lesson to test pass.

Female Instructors
11 Leaway, Greasby, Wirral CH49 2PYView school
Bespoke Driving

Bespoke Driving

Manual

5(23)
From £40/hr5hrs for £180Save £20

Retired Greater Manchester Police officer with 30 years' service and a Certificate of Education from the University of Huddersfield, now teaching with a calm, patient approach tailored to how each learner progresses best. Multiple first-time pass testimonials highlight his ability to build confidence in nervous drivers. £40/hour or £36/hour as part of a 5-lesson pack, with your test car available on the day and theory test support included.

IntensiveTest car available
27 Sandhill Ter, Latchford, Warrington WA4 1HUView school
Time2Drive

Time2Drive

Manual

5(21)
From £38/hr10hrs for £380

20+ years' experience with structured lessons designed to get you test-ready faster than competitors. £38/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with test car available once you've reached the required standard. Lessons use a fully equipped dual-controlled MINI Cooper with excellent visibility for manoeuvres.

Test car available
Woodvale Court, Childwall Grn, Birkenhead, Wirral CH49 5NZView school
J Drives Driving School

J Drives Driving School

Manual

5(20)
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

Single instructor with consistently strong reviews praising his patience, professionalism, and ability to build confidence—several students mention passing first time. Lessons are £35/hour booked in 10-hour blocks (£350 total), with a referral program offering a free hour for every new student you recommend who completes 10+ hours. Two-hour lessons are available and recommended by past learners for better test preparation.

2 Chapel St, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5QJView school
Quail's School of Motoring

Quail's School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5(18)
From £36/hr10hrs for £360

First-time pass rate twice the local test centre average, backed by over 30 years' experience and a fleet of brand new cars. Single lessons from £36/hour (manual) or £40/hour (automatic), with 10-lesson blocks at £360 (manual) or £380 (automatic). Intensive courses, Pass Plus, motorway lessons, and specialist disability instruction all available.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
15 Berwyn Dr, Pensby, Birkenhead, Wirral CH61 6UDView school
Barnston Driving School

Barnston Driving School

Manual

5(17)
From £37/hr

Independent school offering flexible lesson lengths to suit your schedule: 60-minute lessons at £38, 90-minute at £57, or double lessons at £74. Kate provides a client-centred approach focused on building confident, safe drivers from start to finish, with availability including Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
19 Gills Ln, Birkenhead, Wirral CH61 1AHView school
Appleby School Of Motoring

Appleby School Of Motoring

Manual

5(6)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Grade A instructor and Institute of Advanced Motorists member with an excellent pass rate, specialising in relaxed, structured tuition for nervous learners. £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block with Theory Test DVD included; intensive courses available from £330 with options to complete in as little as one week.

Intensive
28 Lymington Rd, Wallasey CH44 3EFView school
MB Driving School

MB Driving School

Manual

5(5)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Over 200 five-star reviews and 12+ years' experience teaching with a calm, patient approach that adapts to each learner's style. £35/hour or £340 for 10 hours, with intensive courses from £340–£690, motorway lessons at £80 for 2 hours, and Pass Plus courses at £170. All students get free access to Theory Test Pro and test route videos.

Intensive
Payne Cl, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 1DTView school
MSM Driving Academy

MSM Driving Academy

Manual and automatic

5(2)
From £42/hr

Experienced in supporting neurodivergent learners, including those with autism, ADHD, and dyspraxia, to build confidence behind the wheel. Two-hour lessons at £42/hr during business hours (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00), rising to £44/hr outside these times and £48/hr for weekends, bank holidays, and motorway tuition. Pass Plus courses available at £295.

EveningsWeekends
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Cheshire?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£40
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
Under £35
1
£35–40
17
£40–45
13
£45–50
6

Based on prices from 37 driving schools in Cheshire.

Intensive courses in Cheshire

Want to pass fast?

29 Cheshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Cheshire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Northwich is the standout in and around Cheshire. Its pass rate of 58% is well above the national figure of 50%, it has the best automatic pass rate nearby at 49%, and its typical wait of about 1½ months is the shortest in the area. Warrington and Wallasey are also above average, at 56% and 54%. The other end is a different story. Norris Green has a pass rate of 38% and Speke 41%, which puts both among the lowest 5% of centres in Britain, and St Helens, also at 41%, falls in the bottom tenth. Sale has the longest wait, about 4 months. With 11 centres around, if you're learning near one of the weaker ones and Northwich is a real option, it's worth raising with your instructor.

58%

Northwich

3,529 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate58.9%
Automatic pass rate48.7%
56%

Warrington

7,550 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate58.1%
Automatic pass rate48.6%
54%

Wallasey

968 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate59.1%
Automatic pass rate40.1%
53%

Upton

10,772 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate54.8%
Automatic pass rate47.5%
51%

Sale (Manchester)

10,921 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate54.6%
Automatic pass rate45.1%
47%

Chester

9,212 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate49.4%
Automatic pass rate40.1%
44%

Atherton (Manchester)

13,035 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate47.1%
Automatic pass rate37.9%
43%

Widnes

6,846 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate44.5%
Automatic pass rate37.6%
41%

St Helens (Liverpool)

14,174 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate43.3%
Automatic pass rate34.1%
41%

Speke (Liverpool)

8,159 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate42.0%
Automatic pass rate37.2%

Areas in Cheshire