Driving Lessons in Chester Le Street
Chester-le-Street offers affordable driving instruction through 5 schools charging £35-£38 per hour with a solid 4.7-star rating, plus good automatic lesson availability across 3 schools. Female driving instructors are available through 2 schools, though there are no independent driving instructors based locally. Test options include nearby centres, with Sunderland offering better prospects at 47.1% pass rate compared to Gateshead's more challenging 37.4%.
From £35/hr·Average £37/hr
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Driving Schools in Chester Le Street
5 schools
Pass N Go
A network of top-rated local instructors offering manual and automatic lessons through a postcode-based finder system. Recent passes showcase consistent results across multiple instructors, with learners leaving five-star reviews. Book online or call to access local deals and course packages tailored to your area.A network of top-rated local instructors offering manual and automatic lessons through a postcode-based finder system. Recent passes showcase consistent results...
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...
U Drive School of Motoring
Intensive driving courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours, priced from £900 for 20 hours up to £1,800 for 40 hours. One-to-one instruction with male or female instructors in both manual and automatic cars, designed to help learners pass their test quickly. Block booking deals and gift vouchers available.Intensive driving courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours, priced from £900 for 20 hours up to £1,800 for 40 hours. One-to-one instruction with male or female...
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...
Easypass Driving School
Standard 2-hour lessons at £37 per hour, with block deals from £360 for 10 hours up to £1,400 for 40 hours. One-week intensive courses start from £1,090, making this a solid option for learners wanting flexibility in how they structure their training. Recent first-time passes highlight consistent results across their instructor team.Standard 2-hour lessons at £37 per hour, with block deals from £360 for 10 hours up to £1,400 for 40 hours. One-week intensive courses start from £1,090, making...
Block Booking Deals in Chester Le Street
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Chester Le Street Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 4 nearby test centres
Women achieved 37.6% at Gateshead and 46.4% at Sunderland, marginally outperforming men at Gateshead but trailing slightly in Sunderland across these 2 challenging North East centres. The industrial heritage creates difficult conditions, with Gateshead's steep banks down to the Tyne and complex MetroCentre approaches contributing to its low 37.4% pass rate. Sunderland performs better at 47.1%, benefiting from newer road layouts and less severe gradients despite coastal weather challenges. The 17,193 tests from 2024 to 2025 showed automatic drivers struggling particularly at Gateshead with just 31% success, improving to 37.6% at Sunderland.
Durham
8,228 tests takenGosforth
10,234 tests takenSunderland
9,084 tests takenGateshead
8,109 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 49.5% | 49.7% | 45.3% | 49.6% | 8,228 |
| Gosforth | 47.3% | 47.6% | 45.7% | 47.5% | 10,234 |
| Sunderland | 46.4% | 47.8% | 37.6% | 47.1% | 9,084 |
| Gateshead | 37.6% | 37.2% | 31.0% | 37.4% | 8,109 |