Driving Lessons in Wirral

Wirral has 11 driving schools charging between £35 and £48 per hour (averaging £40), with an excellent 4.8-star rating. Six schools offer automatic driving lessons, seven have female driving instructors available, and five provide intensive courses. Pass rates at nearby test centres vary significantly: Wallasey achieves 54.3% and Upton 52.6%, while Norris Green records just 37.8% and Speke 40.5%.

£40
average price
11
driving schools
5
test centres

Driving lessons in Wirral

11 driving schools.

Showing 1–11 of 11 driving schools in Wirral.

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
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
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
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
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
iGo Driving School

iGo Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Dave's Driving School Wirral

Manual

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.

Test car available
262 Greasby Rd, Greasby, Wirral CH49 2PWView school
Hazels Motorschool

Hazels Motorschool

Manual and automatic

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.

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

West Cheshire Driving School

Manual

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.

31 Carr Gate, Moreton, Wirral CH46 6EQView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Wirral?

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

Typical
£39
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£35–40
5
£40+
3

Based on prices from 8 driving schools in Wirral.

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

There's a real split on this side of the Mersey. Wallasey, at 54%, and Upton, at 53%, both beat the 50% national average, and Upton's automatic pass rate of 48% is the best nearby and above the national automatic figure of 45%. At the other end, Norris Green with 38% and Speke with 41% are both among the lowest 5% of centres anywhere in Britain. Speke does offer the shortest wait, about 1½ months, while Norris Green has the longest, about 4 months. If you're learning near Wallasey or Upton, testing there makes plenty of sense.

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%
47%

Chester

9,212 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate49.4%
Automatic pass rate40.1%
41%

Speke (Liverpool)

8,159 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate42.0%
Automatic pass rate37.2%
38%

Norris Green (Liverpool)

13,472 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate39.2%
Automatic pass rate34.9%

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