Driving Lessons in Cheshire

£40
average price
70
driving schools
239
independent instructors
11
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Cheshire

Showing 4160 of 70
Holdfast Driver Training

Holdfast Driver Training

5(43)
Block bookings available

Trained by one of the North West's top driving schools, this independent instructor offers intensive courses, refresher lessons, and motorway training alongside standard lessons. Block booking discounts are available, with automatic lessons covering Chester, Ellesmere Port, Whitchurch, Malpas and surrounding areas.

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No Man's Heath, Malpas SY14 8DTView 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.

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MS Susan Weaver, 40 Cooks Acre, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 7FGView school
Silk Driving School

Silk Driving School

5(26)

Silk Driving School offers beginners, intermediate, and intensive driving courses tailored to individual learner needs. Their experienced instructors focus on building foundational skills—vehicle control, road awareness, and defensive driving techniques—in a supportive environment designed to boost confidence and prepare you for any driving scenario.

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108 Park Ln, Congleton CW12 3DEView school
Pauline's School of Motoring

Pauline's School of Motoring

5(4)

138 five-star reviews on Yell.com and a 5.0 rating on Google from learners who praise Pauline's teaching and support. Over 16 years' experience delivering intensive courses, Pass Plus training, motorway lessons, and refresher courses in a relaxed, tailored environment. Most business comes through word-of-mouth recommendations.

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2 Locke Rise, Congleton CW12 3SNView school
Crewe Driving School

Crewe Driving School

5(3)

Motorway lessons and intensive courses are a strong focus here, with structured progression designed to build confidence quickly. The school serves Crewe, Nantwich, Sandbach and surrounding areas, emphasizing high pass rates and personalized guidance from first lesson through test day.

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55 Birchin Ln, Nantwich CW5 6JUView school
Wirral Driving Lessons

Wirral Driving Lessons

5(2)

Established driving school with a track record of first-time passes, including students completing intensive courses in as few as 20-22 lessons. Instructors are known for patience with nervous learners and those with anxiety, creating a comfortable learning environment. Multiple testimonials highlight quick progression and high pass rates, with the school emphasizing experienced instructors over budget alternatives.

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120 Chester St, Birkenhead CH41 5DLView school
AFB Driving Tuition

AFB Driving Tuition

5(1)

Known for a notably high pass rate and a calm, patient teaching style that puts nervous learners at ease from day one. Ian's students consistently praise his friendly approach and thorough guidance, with multiple first-time passes and testimonials highlighting how he builds confidence behind the wheel. Pass Plus courses also available.

Manual
Ben Nevis Dr, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port CH66 4YZView school
Unique Driving School

Unique Driving School

595% pass rate

Known for working with nervous drivers, this instructor brings 20+ years of experience and a 95% first-time pass rate across 2,500+ students. Modern Toyota Yaris Hybrid for automatic lessons and VW Golf for manual, with door-to-door pickup included. Pass Plus courses also available to help new drivers reduce insurance costs.

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11, 12 Denmark St, Altrincham WA14 2YEView school
Lee's Driving School

Lee's Driving School

4.9(75)
Block bookings available

Grade A instructor with over 15 years' experience and a very high pass rate, placing him in the top 15% of UK driving instructors. Lessons in a premium Ford Focus ST with 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, full CCTV, reversing camera, and parking sensors—available for test day use. 90-minute single lessons or pre-paid blocks of 5 x 1.5-hour sessions, plus half-day courses and Pass Plus tuition, with flexible scheduling around work and college.

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Orchard House, 8 School Ln, Guilden Sutton, Chester CH3 7ETView school
Austin School of Motoring

Austin School of Motoring

4.9(40)

Specialising in manual driving lessons only, this family-run school has over 23 years' combined experience with instructors Dave and Karen. Multiple five-star reviews highlight their patient, calm approach—particularly effective with nervous learners—and several students report passing first time after just 4–8 months of lessons.

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40 Westover Rd, Padgate, Warrington WA1 3JPView 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.

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14 Smilie Ave, Moreton, Wirral CH46 6BLView school
U Drive Driver Training

U Drive Driver Training

4.5(73)87% pass rate
Block bookings available

87% first-time pass rate backed by 422 customer reviews praising patient instructors and modern teaching methods. The school offers £20 off block bookings through their 'Try Us and See Deal', with flexible lessons tailored to individual learning styles—no pressure to progress before you're ready. Choose from 13 male and female instructors, all CRB-checked, with pickup and drop-off at home, college, or work included.

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Farm Alder Root Ln, Winwick, Warrington WA2 8RZView school
Learn to Drive with Sarah

Learn to Drive with Sarah

4.5(17)
Block bookings available

Patient instructor with a very good first-time pass rate, experienced since 2007 and particularly skilled with nervous learners and those with dyspraxia or dyslexia. One-to-one tuition at your own pace, with block booking or weekly payment options, semi-intensive courses, and Pass Plus courses also available.

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35 Randle Bennett Cl, Cheshire, Sandbach CW11 3GAView school
Matt Bowdler Driving

Matt Bowdler Driving

4.5(8)95% pass rate

Grade A instructor with 39 years' driving experience and a 95% pass rate across 200+ students. Promises to have you driving within the first 30 minutes, with structured lessons tailored to your learning style and free theory support included. Fast-track intensive courses available, plus Pass Plus courses after you pass.

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32 The Ridings, Saughall, Chester CH1 6AXView school
Hevinghams Driving School

Hevinghams Driving School

4.2
Block bookings available

24 years of experience with a very high pass rate and Grade A credentials. Full 2-hour lessons, intensive fast track courses, and block bookings available, plus Pass Plus, motorway training, and theory test support to help you pass first time.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
Wharf Rd, Altrincham WA14 1NDView 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
The Farm School of Motoring

The Farm School of Motoring

2.3(3)
Block bookings available

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.

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34 Netherfield, Widnes WA8 8BXView school
Skye School of Motoring

Skye School of Motoring

2(4)
Block bookings available

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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7 Skye Cl, Widnes WA8 3YPView school
Keith Bishop Driver Training

Keith Bishop Driver Training

5(106)
Manual
475 Merrick Cl, Winwick, Warrington WA2 0EEView school
LB Driver Training

LB Driver Training

5(9)
Manual
38 Greystone Rd, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2ERView school
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
5

Based on prices from 36 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

Women achieved pass rates ranging from 38.3% at Widnes to 54.6% at Northwich, while men scored between 37.6% at Speke and 58.2% at Warrington across Cheshire's 10 centres. The challenging urban centres like Speke (38.6%) and St Helens (40.2%) contrast sharply with rural Northwich (54.7%) and Warrington (55.3%), where quieter roads and simpler junctions work in learners' favour. Automatic drivers found the most success at Northwich with 52.5%, likely benefiting from less congested country roads. The region saw 63,479 tests from 2024 to 2025, with the M56 corridor centres generally offering better conditions than those near Liverpool and Manchester.

55%

Warrington

6,124 tests taken
Women52.2%
Men58.2%
Automatic48.2%
55%

Northwich

3,226 tests taken
Women54.6%
Men54.8%
Automatic52.5%
50%

Upton

10,893 tests taken
Women52.5%
Men48.4%
Automatic44.3%
50%

Wallasey

1,276 tests taken
Women50.7%
Men48.5%
Automatic39.3%
49%

Sale (Manchester)

9,977 tests taken
Women45.8%
Men52.0%
Automatic44.2%
46%

Chester

8,026 tests taken
Women45.5%
Men46.9%
Automatic41.7%
44%

Atherton (Manchester)

7,690 tests taken
Women43.9%
Men44.8%
Automatic39.4%
40%

St Helens (Liverpool)

9,776 tests taken
Women41.9%
Men39.0%
Automatic32.1%
40%

Widnes

5,673 tests taken
Women38.3%
Men41.6%
Automatic37.2%
39%

Norris Green (Liverpool)

13,265 tests taken
Women40.0%
Men37.6%
Automatic34.9%

Areas in Cheshire