Driving Lessons in Cheshire
- £40
- average price
- 70
- driving schools
- 239
- independent instructors
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- test centres
Top driving schools in Cheshire by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Jim's Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Cheshire.
Chris Kelly Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Cheshire.
Chris Kelly Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Cheshire.
Chris Kelly Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Cheshire.
Driving lessons in Cheshire
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Stu Green Driving Instructor
Specialising in automatic driving lessons with a focus on modern coaching methods and structured learning. £36/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, with flexible 1.5 and 2-hour lesson options available. Based locally for 20 years with deep knowledge of the area, Stu builds confidence through patient, friendly instruction tailored to your pace.
Romeo Driver Training
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.
Chevron Driving School
20+ years teaching in the area with a focus on first-time passes and building confident drivers. £45/hour for pay-as-you-go lessons, or £220 for a 5-hour block and £440 for 10 hours. Pass Plus courses also available at £320 for 6 hours.
Driving School Wirral
90% of business comes from recommendations, reflecting excellent pass rates and a team trained to exacting standards. Owner Carol Hetherington is an instructor trainer with over 10 years' experience; the school also includes Caitlin Godfrey, an instructor trainer specialising in learners with specific learning needs. Double lessons cost £76–£80, or save with a 5-lesson block package at £360–£380; evening and weekend lessons incur a £2 surcharge.
Bob's Safe Drive
Consistently praised for building confidence and helping students pass first time, with dozens of five-star reviews highlighting Bob's patient, friendly teaching style and deep knowledge of local test routes. £35/hour with block deals from £320 for 10 lessons up to £870 for 30 lessons, plus Pass Plus courses available at £350.
Dave's Driving School Wirral
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.
Prima School of Motoring
Known for nervous driver support with patient, structured tuition that builds confidence at every stage. A 97% pass rate across 35+ years' experience, with block booking deals at £36/hour (10 lessons for £360) and intensive courses available to fast-track your learning.
David Barter Driving School
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.
Goal Driver Training
22 years of experience with an excellent pass rate, this single instructor focuses on building lifelong driving skills beyond test success. Lessons start at £42/hour, with block deals offering strong value: 10 hours for £390, 15 hours for £575, or 20 hours for £739. First-time learners get their initial two hours for the price of 90 minutes.
Let's Pass Driving
£40/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block. Two-hour lessons recommended for beginners to build skills steadily, with flexible pickup from school, work, or home. Patient and reassuring instruction tailored to nervous learners and all abilities.
andiesL's School of Motoring
£40/hour or 10 lessons for £385 with a patient, friendly instructor who specializes in nervous drivers and confidence building. Motorway training, refresher lessons, and intensive courses available, plus gift vouchers for flexible learning.
Jones's Driving Academy
Flexible pay-as-you-go lessons at £50/hour or prepaid blocks of five 1.5-hour lessons for £355, with motorway tuition also available. The school uses a dedicated app to track progress and payments, plus offers bespoke theory training. Personal teaching approach designed to make nervous learners feel comfortable throughout their course.
SPLDrive
Patient instructor who specializes in easing nervous learners into a relaxed, friendly environment where questions are encouraged and mistakes become learning opportunities. Manual lessons at £40/hour or automatic at £45/hour, with intensive courses available on request. Pass Plus courses also on offer.
Passmaster Driving Tuition
Over 30 years of experience with excellent first-time pass rates across South Cheshire and North Staffordshire. £38 per hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses available for qualified drivers.
GP Driving School
Flexible pricing from £38/hour (1.5-hour lessons at £57 manual, £60 auto) with substantial block discounts—10 hours costs £360–£380, and 30-hour packages drop to £1,000–£1,060. One instructor offers BTEC in Driving Science accreditation, a structured qualification addressing risk assessment and road safety for younger drivers, taught alongside standard practical lessons.
Warrington Driving School
Two highly qualified instructors offering standard lessons, motorway tuition, and free theory test preparation at £40/hour (£42 for motorway lessons). Pick-up and drop-off service available across 19 areas, with Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.
Upton Driving School
Over 20 years' experience with a pass rate consistently above the national average. £50/hour or £480 for a 10-hour block, with one-to-one tuition, free door-to-door service, and Pass Plus courses also available. Welcomes all levels including nervous and mature drivers.
The Connor's Driver Training
Family-run school with over 40 years of combined teaching experience across its instructors, including some with police tuition backgrounds. Younger instructors bring up-to-date teaching methods and positive reviews, while experienced staff ensure high pass rates. Pricing varies by instructor and area—contact for rates—with block bookings and intensive courses available, plus Pass Plus courses to develop existing skills.
Richard's Driving School
Instructor since 1999 with a background in FE Social Science teaching, bringing proven expertise in adapting lessons for different learning styles, ages, and language levels—including learners with disabilities. Known for a patient yet thorough approach that balances rapid progress with confidence-building, achieving high pass rates without excessive lesson numbers. Block booking discounts available; call for current pricing.
Eastway Driving School
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.
Cherith Adams
Fawad Aftab
Nadeem Akhtar
Peter Alan Berry
Mark Alan Meadows
Tahseen Ali Hussain
Julie Ann Done
Kerry Anne Longson
Lisa Anne Martin
Stuart Annis
Paul Anthony Dee
Vincent Anthony Hoey
Stephen Apps
Richard Argyle
Julie Ash
Justyna Bachanek
Phillip Baddley
Nicola Balmforth
Lorraine Barker-powell
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Block booking
Best block deals in Cheshire
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £51.
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.
Based on prices from 37 driving schools in Cheshire.
Intensive courses in Cheshire
Want to pass fast?
30 Cheshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Cheshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Norris Green has the lowest pass rate at 37.8%, with women at 39.2% and men at 36.7%, while Northwich achieved the highest at 57.6% across the 11 centres in Cheshire. The roads around Norris Green include tight residential streets, tricky junctions near the M57, and busy routes where you'll face constant traffic. Between 2025 and 2026, 98,638 tests were taken across the area. Warrington offers 55.5% and an 11 week wait, but if you're near St Helens the wait is just 7 weeks despite the 40.9% pass rate. Automatic learners achieved rates between 34.1% in St Helens and 48.7% in Northwich, with waits ranging from 7 to 21 weeks depending on the centre.
Northwich
3,529 tests taken · 19 week waitWarrington
7,550 tests taken · 11 week waitWallasey
968 tests taken · 21 week waitUpton
10,772 tests taken · 12 week waitSale (Manchester)
10,921 tests taken · 15 week waitChester
9,212 tests taken · 14 week waitAtherton (Manchester)
13,035 tests taken · 15 week waitWidnes
6,846 tests taken · 7 week waitSt Helens (Liverpool)
14,174 tests taken · 7 week waitSpeke (Liverpool)
8,159 tests taken · 8 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich | 57.2% | 57.9% | 48.7% | 57.6% | 3,529 | 19 weeks |
| Warrington | 55.4% | 55.7% | 48.6% | 55.5% | 7,550 | 11 weeks |
| Wallasey | 56.0% | 52.9% | 40.1% | 54.3% | 968 | 21 weeks |
| Upton | 52.7% | 52.5% | 47.5% | 52.6% | 10,772 | 12 weeks |
| Sale (Manchester) | 48.9% | 53.7% | 45.1% | 51.4% | 10,921 | 15 weeks |
| Chester | 47.5% | 47.2% | 40.1% | 47.3% | 9,212 | 14 weeks |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 42.4% | 45.7% | 37.9% | 44.3% | 13,035 | 15 weeks |
| Widnes | 43.7% | 42.0% | 37.6% | 42.7% | 6,846 | 7 weeks |
| St Helens (Liverpool) | 43.5% | 39.5% | 34.1% | 40.9% | 14,174 | 7 weeks |
| Speke (Liverpool) | 41.7% | 39.7% | 37.2% | 40.5% | 8,159 | 8 weeks |