Driving Lessons in Cornwall

Across Cornwall, you'll find 13 driving schools and 111 independent driving instructors spread throughout the region. School prices range from £25 to £42 per hour (averaging £38), with 1 school offering automatic driving lessons and 4 providing intensive courses. There are 26 female independent driving instructors across the county. Test centre pass rates vary, with Camborne at 40.6% and Penzance at 46.5% according to recent data.

£38
average price
13
driving schools
110
independent instructors
2
test centres

Driving lessons in Cornwall

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Showing 1–20 of 123 driving schools and independent instructors in Cornwall.

Natalee Smith

Manual

From £42.50/hr
Female ADI
Par, St Austell, the clay villages, St Blazey, Bodmin, RocheView instructor
Roy Stubbs Driving School

Roy Stubbs Driving School

Manual

5(1)
From £36/hr

£36/hour with refresher courses available for existing licence holders looking to improve skills or overcome specific driving fears like motorway or night driving. Part-trained learners welcome if you've had a mismatch with a previous instructor or need to rebuild confidence after a failed test.

Test car available
Holly House, Perranwell Station, Truro TR3 7PFView school
Mike's Driving School

Mike's Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
10hrs for £440

Over 20 years' experience with a patient, client-centred approach that includes free driver app access and support for nervous learners. Block bookings from £267 for 6 hours or £440 for 10 hours, with intensive courses starting at £968 for 22 hours. Multiple student testimonials highlight first-time passes and confidence-building instruction.

Intensive
1 Rosva Morgowr, Falmouth TR11 5GSView school
Focus On Driving

Focus On Driving

Manual

4.898% pass rate
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

£42/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire at £84. A 98% pass rate across 500+ students, backed by 99% recommendation rating and testimonials praising the instructor's calm, professional approach. Peter Coton brings extensive experience across multiple vehicle classes and keeps up to date with the latest training methods.

IntensiveTest car available
Sandy Ln, Redruth TR15 2DGView school
Black Cat Driving School

Black Cat Driving School

Manual

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

15 years' experience with a high pass rate, offering one-to-one lessons for complete beginners and experienced drivers alike. Two-hour sessions at £40/hour, or block book 10 hours for £380 and save £20.

Seacott House, Pike's Hill, Lanner, Falmouth TR11 3JRView school
Sam's School of Motoring

Sam's School of Motoring

Manual

4.7
From £25/hr10hrs for £225Save £25

£25 per hour or 10 hours for £225, with no unnecessary lessons beyond test standard. 14 years' experience teaching in Cornwall with a focus on stress-free, patient instruction; 90% of work comes from recommendations, and the instructor particularly welcomes nervous learners.

33 Lanoweth, Penryn TR10 8RPView school
Accord Driving School

Accord Driving School

Manual

4.2
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

£38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, with test car use available for £90. Student discounts apply, and Pass Plus courses are also on offer. The school emphasises efficiency by keeping lesson areas local to reduce wasted travel time, and recommends 2-hour lessons to maximise learning time.

Test car available
57 Cunningham Park, Mabe Burnthouse, Penryn TR10 9HBView school
Learn with Legg

Learn with Legg

Manual

3(2)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Independent instructor since 2006 with 20+ years' experience training learners of all ages. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-lesson block, with semi-intensive courses of 20, 30, and 40 hours available. Special rates offered for Truro College, Camborne College, and Falmouth University students.

Intensive
2 Great Walled Garden, Chacewater, Truro TR4 8LSView school
Aloha Learners

Aloha Learners

Manual

3(2)
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

Instructor with 12 years' experience and an Advanced Driver Qualification, focusing on safe eco-driving rather than just test passes. Flexible pricing from £45/hour to £75 for two-hour lessons, with a 5-lesson block at £295 and Pass Plus courses available. One-on-one tuition with pickup from colleges, universities, and home across mid to south Cornwall.

Intensive
Coldrose Ct, Truro TR1 2ELView school

Jon's Driving School

Manual

3(2)
From £41/hr

30 years of advanced driving experience across cars, motorbikes, and HGVs, with a reputation for calm, patient instruction that helps nervous learners build confidence. Solo tuition in a Ford Fiesta with bespoke, client-based lessons; £82 for a two-hour weekly booking. Mock test lessons a few weeks before your practical, plus theory test support.

Penelewey, Feock, Truro TR3 6QYView school
Shaun Cox Driving School

Shaun Cox Driving School

Manual

From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

A calm, patient instructor who takes learners from complete beginner to confident, competent driver ready for test day. Lessons cover everything from basic vehicle control through hazard perception and defensive driving, with Pass Plus courses available after passing. £40 per hour or £370 for a 10-hour block.

2 Tregenver Rd, Falmouth TR11 2QXView school
DriveSmart School of Motoring

DriveSmart School of Motoring

Manual

5(49)

DriveSmart School of Motoring focuses on developing driving skills in a safe and supportive environment with a personalized approach to instruction. However, specific pricing, instructor credentials, pass rates, and course details are not listed on their website, so contact them directly to discuss rates and availability.

The Old Barn, Redruth TR16 6NWView school
ABC School of Motoring

ABC School of Motoring

Manual

5(3)

30 years' experience with a consistently high pass rate and excellent reputation built on personal recommendations. Nigel Rowe specialises in nervous learners, offering daytime and evening lessons in a fully dual-controlled, air-conditioned Peugeot 208, plus Pass Plus courses for developing advanced driving skills.

EveningsWeekends
4 Market St, Truro TR3 6QAView school

Mandy Brewer

Manual

Female ADI

Nicola Lewis

Manual

Female ADI

Nathan Stevens

Automatic

Jane Alexandra Burnhill

Female ADI

Natalie Jane Sjoholm

Female ADI

Lance Turk

Tolvaddon School Of Motoring

Tolvaddon School Of Motoring

Manual

1.8(5)
15 Woodland Ct, Truro TR1 1XTView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Cornwall?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£41
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
Under £40
3
£40–45
6

Based on prices from 9 driving schools in Cornwall.

Intensive courses in Cornwall

Want to pass fast?

4 Cornwall schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Cornwall Test Centres and Pass Rates

Penzance is the stronger of Cornwall's two centres, with a pass rate of 47%, a little under Britain's average pass rate of 50%. Camborne has a pass rate of 41%, which places it among the weakest tenth of the 303 centres in Britain. Its automatic pass rate drops to 30%, well short of the national automatic pass rate of 45%. Penzance has the best automatic pass rate nearby at 38%, though that's still below the national figure. What Camborne does offer is a typical wait of about a month, against about 2½ months at Penzance. If you're learning around Camborne, those are the roads you know, and that counts for something. If Penzance is just as easy for you to get to, though, its better record could be worth the longer wait.

47%

Penzance

507 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
41%

Camborne

6,271 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate42.4%
Automatic pass rate30.0%

Areas in Cornwall