Driving Lessons in Widnes
Widnes has 2 driving schools, though neither has published pricing and the average rating stands at 2.2 stars. One school offers female driving instructors and another provides intensive courses. There's a wide range of test centres nearby, with pass rates varying considerably: Northwich leads at 57.6% and Warrington at 55.5%, while Norris Green sits at 37.8% and Speke at 40.5%.
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Driving lessons in Widnes
2 driving schools.
Showing 1–2 of 2 driving schools in Widnes.
The Farm School of Motoring
Manual
Grade 6 instructor (top grade) leading a team of four since 1985, with an excellent first-time pass rate and particular experience helping nervous and returning drivers rebuild confidence. One or two-hour lessons available with student discounts and block booking deals, plus Pass Plus and motorway courses on offer.
Skye School of Motoring
Manual
Established in 1991 with 25+ years' experience, this school is run by an ex-British School of Motoring instructor known for patient, professional tuition in a relaxed atmosphere. Discounts available on block bookings, plus motorway tuition, Pass Plus courses, and theory test guidance—with pick-up and drop-off service included.
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Intensive courses in Widnes
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1 Widnes schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Widnes Test Centres and Pass Rates
Near Widnes, the gap between centres is wide. Northwich has the highest pass rate at 58%, the best automatic pass rate nearby at 49% and the shortest wait, about 1½ months, with Warrington also strong at 56%. Both are above the national pass rate of 50%. Norris Green and Speke, at 38% and 41%, are among the lowest 5% of centres in Britain, and Norris Green has the longest wait as well, about 4 months. Northwich offers better odds and a shorter wait, which makes it worth a serious look if you can get lessons there.
Northwich
3,529 tests taken · typical wait 1½ monthsWarrington
7,550 tests taken · typical wait 4 monthsWidnes
6,846 tests taken · typical wait 2 monthsSt Helens (Liverpool)
14,174 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsSpeke (Liverpool)
8,159 tests taken · typical wait 1½ monthsNorris Green (Liverpool)
13,472 tests taken · typical wait 4 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Northwich | 57.6% | 58.9% | 48.7% | 3,529 | 1½ months |
| Warrington | 55.5% | 58.1% | 48.6% | 7,550 | 4 months |
| Widnes | 42.7% | 44.5% | 37.6% | 6,846 | 2 months |
| St Helens (Liverpool) | 40.9% | 43.3% | 34.1% | 14,174 | 2½ months |
| Speke (Liverpool) | 40.5% | 42.0% | 37.2% | 8,159 | 1½ months |
| Norris Green (Liverpool) | 37.8% | 39.2% | 34.9% | 13,472 | 4 months |