Driving Lessons in Wirral

Wirral has 11 driving schools with an average rating of 4.8 stars and lessons costing £35 to £42.50 per hour. Seven schools offer female driving instructors, 6 offer automatic driving lessons, and 5 provide intensive courses. The Wallasey test centre has a strong 54.3% pass rate, while Upton sits at 52.6%, significantly higher than Liverpool centres like Norris Green at 37.8%.

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Driving lessons in Wirral

11 driving schools and 0 independent instructors.

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Birkenhead Driving School

Birkenhead Driving School

5(434)
From £40/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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
46 Lloyd Dr, Greasby, Wirral CH49 1RQView school
Ready To Pass

Ready To Pass

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.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
11 Leaway, Greasby, Wirral CH49 2PYView school
Time2Drive

Time2Drive

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.

ManualTest car available
Woodvale Court, Childwall Grn, Birkenhead, Wirral CH49 5NZView school
Quail's School of Motoring

Quail's School of Motoring

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.

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

Barnston Driving School

5(17)
From £38/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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
19 Gills Ln, Birkenhead, Wirral CH61 1AHView school
iGo Driving School

iGo Driving School

5(2)
From £35/hr10hrs for £299Save £51

Established in the Wirral with a reputation built on customer success and word-of-mouth recommendations. Instructors average 30 hours to pass (compared to the national 52-hour average), with the 'Try Us & See Deal' offering 10 lessons for £299—no long-term commitment required. Individual lessons from £35/hour, plus one-week intensive courses available.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
28 Castleway N, Wallasey, Wirral CH46 1RWView school
Dave's Driving School Wirral

Dave's Driving School Wirral

4.7(14)
From £42.50/hr10hrs for £400Save £25

Mock test lessons aligned with DVSA's 'Ready to Pass' campaign have improved pass rates and help build confidence before the real thing. 60-minute lessons at £42.50/hour, or 10-hour blocks at £400 with flexible scheduling to fit around work and home commitments. Theory test preparation and patient, clear instruction in manoeuvres are standout strengths highlighted across multiple reviews.

ManualTest car available
262 Greasby Rd, Greasby, Wirral CH49 2PWView school
Eastway Driving School

Eastway Driving School

5(65)
10hrs for £360

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.

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

Sue's Driving School

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
MS Susan Weaver, 40 Cooks Acre, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 7FGView school
Hazels Motorschool

Hazels Motorschool

4.8(20)
Block bookings available

Established in 1982 with over 30 years of proven track record, this school operates a team of dedicated instructors across the Wirral offering both manual and automatic lessons. Block booking discounts are available, and they provide intensive courses, Pass Plus training, motorway lessons, and Mersey Tunnel tuition with door-to-door service throughout the area.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
14 Smilie Ave, Moreton, Wirral CH46 6BLView school
West Cheshire Driving School

West Cheshire Driving School

3.7(3)

Three decades of experience teaching safe, responsible driving—not just test passes. Alongside standard lessons, they offer Pass Plus courses, refresher training, and motorway instruction to build confidence across all driving scenarios.

Manual
31 Carr Gate, Moreton, Wirral CH46 6EQView school

Intensive courses in Wirral

Want to pass fast?

5 Wirral schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Wirral Test Centres and Pass Rates

Wallasey offers the best chance with a 54.3% pass rate from 968 tests between 2025 and 2026, women at 56% and men at 52.9%, though the 21 week wait is the longest. Upton recorded 52.6% from 10,772 tests with a 12 week wait, while Norris Green in Liverpool sits lowest at 37.8% from 13,472 tests. The roads around Upton include the busy A551 with sudden roundabouts and residential streets around Arrowe Park, while Norris Green involves complicated urban junctions and the challenging East Lancs Road approaches. Automatic learners passed at just 34.9% at Norris Green compared to 47.5% at Upton. Speke has an 8 week wait with a 40.5% pass rate.

54%

Wallasey

968 tests taken · 21 week wait
Women56.0%
Men52.9%
Automatic40.1%
53%

Upton

10,772 tests taken · 12 week wait
Women52.7%
Men52.5%
Automatic47.5%
41%

Speke (Liverpool)

8,159 tests taken · 8 week wait
Women41.7%
Men39.7%
Automatic37.2%
38%

Norris Green (Liverpool)

13,472 tests taken · 15 week wait
Women39.2%
Men36.7%
Automatic34.9%

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