Driving Lessons in County Durham
From £33/hr·Average £38/hr
County Durham's Top Picks
Driving Schools in County Durham
47 schools
Chester le Street Driver Training
£38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block with a £10 saving. Grade A instructor with a background in the Royal Navy and policing, Tony combines safety-conscious teaching with a caring approach that keeps learners calm and confident. 5-star rated by all previous students, he offers a personal touch as a local school where you'll work with the same instructor throughout your course.£38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block with a £10 saving. Grade A instructor with a background in the Royal Navy and policing, Tony combines safety-conscious...
Horizon Driving School
Nominated for Intelligent Instructor awards in both 2025 and 2026, AJ creates a welcoming, safe learning environment particularly valued by the LGBTQ+ community. Lessons start from £50/hour with free theory training included via app, plus motorway courses available at £90 for 2 hours. Vauxhall Astras kept clean and well-maintained, with flexible scheduling to fit around your availability.Nominated for Intelligent Instructor awards in both 2025 and 2026, AJ creates a welcoming, safe learning environment particularly valued by the LGBTQ+...
Learn With Jay
Patient instructor known for adapting teaching pace to individual confidence levels and building learners into safe, competent drivers. £40/hour for 2-hour lessons, plus a standout offer: free test car use (saving up to £100) when you commit to weekly lessons until test-ready. Reviews highlight his ability to spot mistakes constructively, tackle anxiety, and align teaching with what examiners actually look for.Patient instructor known for adapting teaching pace to individual confidence levels and building learners into safe, competent drivers. £40/hour for 2-hour...
Andy's Driver Training
Calm, patient instructor who emphasises making learners feel at ease during lessons. £38 per hour for pay-as-you-go 2-hour sessions, or £370 for a 10-hour block with flexible lesson lengths depending on location. Intensive and semi-intensive courses available for those with at least 25 hours' experience.Calm, patient instructor who emphasises making learners feel at ease during lessons. £38 per hour for pay-as-you-go 2-hour sessions, or £370 for a 10-hour block...
PassClub
Operating since 1995 with over 30 years' experience, PassClub offers an impressively high first-time pass rate backed by a Pass Promise guarantee. Lessons start at £40/hour for 90 minutes (£60) or £80 for 2 hours, with a 10-hour block at £380; intensive courses range from £500 (10 hours) to £1500 (40 hours), plus a PassClub Unlimited option at £3000 for unlimited lessons. They're one of the few schools offering electric car lessons, perfect for learners preparing for the shift to fully electric vehicles by 2030.Operating since 1995 with over 30 years' experience, PassClub offers an impressively high first-time pass rate backed by a Pass Promise guarantee. Lessons start...
Ian McQuillan Driving School
Grade A instructor with 19 years' experience and a published author with 500+ five-star reviews. Known for nervous pupil expertise and intensive courses, with block deals from £40/hour (single lessons) down to £40/hour across larger packages; a 40-hour block including a free driving test costs £1,600, plus £100 for test car use.Grade A instructor with 19 years' experience and a published author with 500+ five-star reviews. Known for nervous pupil expertise and intensive courses, with...
Chris Baines Driver Training
Military and MOD background with instructor qualification since 2021, delivering safe system driving in a relaxed, professional environment. £35/hour (2-hour minimum) or £330 for 10 hours, with a 20-hour package at £620. Caters to learners at all levels, from new drivers to advanced and motorway training.Military and MOD background with instructor qualification since 2021, delivering safe system driving in a relaxed, professional environment. £35/hour (2-hour...
Glen's Driving School
Family-run school emphasizing safe-driving-skills-for-life rather than quick passes, with one-to-one tuition in modern cars. At £35/hour or £70 for preferred 2-hour slots, Glen's focuses on structured training aligned with the DSA's recommended 47 hours of professional tuition. Available 7 days a week for booking and appointment management.Family-run school emphasizing safe-driving-skills-for-life rather than quick passes, with one-to-one tuition in modern cars. At £35/hour or £70 for preferred...
Licence To Pass
Grade A instructor with 17 years' experience, offering lessons in a new Corsa with interactive iPad learning and progress tracking to build confidence lesson by lesson. £40/hour or block deals from £195 for 5 hours up to £740 for 20 hours, plus Pass Plus courses at £250. First lesson is free if you're not satisfied, and nervous learners are particularly welcome.Grade A instructor with 17 years' experience, offering lessons in a new Corsa with interactive iPad learning and progress tracking to build confidence lesson by...
Medallion Driving School
Known for supporting nervous learner drivers, this family-run school has spent over 23 years building confidence in anxious students through patient, one-to-one tuition. Lessons are 2 hours long at £33/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £320 (manual) or £340 (automatic). New learners can try the introductory offer: first 4 hours for £110 with no pressure to commit.Known for supporting nervous learner drivers, this family-run school has spent over 23 years building confidence in anxious students through patient, one-to-one...
Driving With Ellis
£40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with a money-back guarantee if you don't pass first time. Northeast Driving Instructor of the Year 2024, this school uses reflective logs after every lesson and provides 21 handouts covering 40 subjects, plus access to all latest test routes. The approach focuses on learning opportunities rather than mistakes, with no shouting and personalised progress tracking.£40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with a money-back guarantee if you don't pass first time. Northeast Driving Instructor of the Year 2024, this school uses...
Jack's Driving School
Established since 1992 with a high first-time pass rate and both male and female instructors trained in coaching techniques. Automatic lessons at £43/hour or £415 for 10 hours, with a special offer of £185 for first-time drivers taking 5 hours. Refresher lessons, trailer training, and caravan/motorhome courses also available.Established since 1992 with a high first-time pass rate and both male and female instructors trained in coaching techniques. Automatic lessons at £43/hour or...
Stan's School of Motoring
18 years of teaching experience with a track record of first-time passes, including multiple student testimonials praising patience and confidence-building. Single lessons at £37/hour or a 10-hour package for £350, plus Pass Plus courses available at £250 to help reduce insurance costs.18 years of teaching experience with a track record of first-time passes, including multiple student testimonials praising patience and confidence-building....
All Stars Driving School
Established in 2006 with a 4.5-star trust score from 100 reviews, All Stars focuses on patient, professional instruction that builds genuine confidence. At £35/hour, lessons are tailored to individual needs with flexible scheduling available Monday to Saturday, and students consistently praise the instructors' understanding and supportive approach.Established in 2006 with a 4.5-star trust score from 100 reviews, All Stars focuses on patient, professional instruction that builds genuine confidence. At...
Pass 4 Less
£40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses at £240 for 6 hours. An 84% first-time pass rate reflects their focus on teaching beyond the test itself. Flexible scheduling from 9am–7pm weekdays and Saturday mornings suits learners juggling other commitments.£40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses at £240 for 6 hours. An 84% first-time pass rate reflects their focus on teaching beyond the test...
Art of Driving
Grade A instructor with RoSPA advanced driver gold qualification since 2005, consistently achieving the highest standard check grades. Lessons at £35/hour or £310 for a 10-hour block (delivered in 2-hour slots, valid for 8 months), plus gift vouchers available.Grade A instructor with RoSPA advanced driver gold qualification since 2005, consistently achieving the highest standard check grades. Lessons at £35/hour or...
Durham Driving School
Experienced instructors with a high pass rate deliver personalised tuition tailored to each learner's needs. £35/hour for 2-hour lessons, or save with block deals starting at £350 for 10 hours. Flexible scheduling around work and college, plus a free app to track progress and manage bookings.Experienced instructors with a high pass rate deliver personalised tuition tailored to each learner's needs. £35/hour for 2-hour lessons, or save with block...
Mirrors Driving School
A unique mother-and-son team with 30 years of advanced motorist experience between them. Karen is Grade A qualified and established the school in 2009, while Dan joined as a fully qualified instructor in 2018. Lessons are £36/hour, with test car hire also available at £36/hour.A unique mother-and-son team with 30 years of advanced motorist experience between them. Karen is Grade A qualified and established the school in 2009, while...
Cunningham Driving School
Kenneth Cunningham is an IAM-registered instructor with a client-centred teaching approach that gets the best out of every lesson. At £36/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, you'll train in a modern Ford Fiesta with satnav, parking sensors, and heated seats. A one-to-one setup with flexible pick-up/drop-off, mock tests, and motorway tuition included.Kenneth Cunningham is an IAM-registered instructor with a client-centred teaching approach that gets the best out of every lesson. At £36/hour or £340 for a...
Driver Skills North East
Family-run school established 27 years ago with a former RAF Policeman as head instructor and in-house trained team. Standard rates are £38/hour for daytime lessons or £45/hour for evenings and weekends, with block deals from £370 for 10 hours up to £730 for 20 hours. New learners get £110 off their first 5 hours, and all lessons focus on building lifetime safe driving skills rather than just test passing.Family-run school established 27 years ago with a former RAF Policeman as head instructor and in-house trained team. Standard rates are £38/hour for daytime...
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County Durham Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 5 nearby test centres
With 38,817 tests from 2024 to 2025 across five centres, County Durham offers consistent results around the 48.8% average. Hartlepool edges ahead at 49.7% while Sunderland trails at 47.1%, reflecting the mix of challenging urban areas and quieter market towns. The region's driving involves navigating busy A-roads like the A1, industrial roundabouts, and steep hills around Durham city centre. Women slightly outperformed men at most centres, achieving 50.4% at both Darlington and Hartlepool compared to men's 48.4% and 49.2% respectively. Automatic pass rates varied from 37.6% at Sunderland to 48.6% at Middlesbrough.
Hartlepool
5,725 tests takenDurham
8,228 tests takenDarlington
6,828 tests takenMiddlesbrough
8,952 tests takenSunderland
9,084 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 50.4% | 49.2% | 46.6% | 49.7% | 5,725 |
| Durham | 49.5% | 49.7% | 45.3% | 49.6% | 8,228 |
| Darlington | 50.4% | 48.4% | 43.6% | 49.2% | 6,828 |
| Middlesbrough | 47.5% | 48.9% | 48.6% | 48.3% | 8,952 |
| Sunderland | 46.4% | 47.8% | 37.6% | 47.1% | 9,084 |