Driving Lessons in Darlington

Darlington's 10 driving schools average an excellent 4.9 stars and charge between £35 and £40 per hour. Three schools offer automatic driving lessons, one has female driving instructors, and 5 run intensive courses if you need to pass quickly. There are also 40 independent driving instructors in the area, including 8 independent female driving instructors. The local Darlington test centre has a 47.1% pass rate based on over 12,000 tests in 2025-26.

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Driving lessons in Darlington

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Andy's Driver Training

Andy's Driver Training

Manual

5(43)
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

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.

Intensive
99 Brinkburn Dr, Darlington DL3 0JYView school
Chris Baines Driver Training

Chris Baines Driver Training

Manual

5(23)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

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.

22 Pond View, Darlington DL1 1LDView school
David's Driving School

David's Driving School

Manual

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £375Save £25

Grade A instructor with over 30 years in the driving industry, known for patient, personalised teaching that builds confidence. £40/hour or £375 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses and advanced refresher training also available. Pick-up and drop-off included at your preferred location.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
17 Grebe Ave, Scotton, Richmond DL9 3NUView school
John Nicholson Driving School

John Nicholson Driving School

Manual

4.9(100)
From £39.50/hr10hrs for £379Save £16

Structured lessons following the DVSA syllabus, with an initial assessment drive to tailor the most cost-effective course for your level. 90-minute lessons at £65 or 2-hour lessons at £79, with block deals from 10 hours (£379) to 40 hours (£1495). One-to-one tuition adapted to build confidence and prepare you for test day.

IntensiveTest car available
Flat 1, 32A Larchfield St, Darlington DL3 7DHView school
Davies Driving School

Davies Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.6(10)
From £40/hr3hrs for £110Save £10

Advanced Driver instructor offering flexible pay-as-you-go lessons at £40/hour, with all sessions delivered as 90-minute blocks (£60 each). The starter package provides 3 hours for £110, and active students get free access to Theory Test Pro plus Pass Plus courses available.

63 Newton Ln, Darlington DL3 9EZView school
MDL Driving School

MDL Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(11)

MDL Driving School offers both standard lessons and intensive courses with a focus on fast-track test booking to beat waiting lists. Expert instructors guide learners through flexible lesson packages, with the option to handle your test booking as part of the service.

Intensive
12 Huntingdon Cl, Darlington DL1 2EFView school
JDS Driving School

JDS Driving School

Automatic

4.9(46)
Block bookings available

13 years of patient, calm instruction with consistently strong testimonials from students who've passed on their first attempt. Student discounts and block booking deals available, plus automatic lessons now offered. Contact David for current pricing and intensive course options.

Intensive
10 Tintagel Ct, Darlington DL3 0ZYView school
Ambition Driving School

Ambition Driving School

Manual

Established in 2011, this school is known for patient, calm instruction that works particularly well with nervous learners and those with autism. Jonathan's experience includes remedial lessons and mobility-adapted tuition, with consistently strong testimonials praising his measured approach and first-time pass support. Pass Plus and motorway lessons also available after you've passed your test.

EveningsWeekends
25 Welbeck Ave, Darlington DL1 2DRView school
626 Driver Training

626 Driver Training

Manual

5(11)
Morton Pk Wy, Darlington DL1 4PJView school
MLD Driving School

MLD Driving School

Manual

5 Friars Pardon, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington DL2 2EAView school

Mark Adrian Wilson

Shamim Ahmed Choudhury

Robert Andrew Bremner

James Andrew Coates

Garerth Andrew Powell

Judith Atkins

Female ADI

Patrick Bailly

Chris Baines

Dayana Bako

Female ADI

David Barrs

Intensive courses in Darlington

Want to pass fast?

5 Darlington schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Darlington Test Centres and Pass Rates

Darlington's own centre is the only one nearby, with a pass rate of 47% and a typical wait of about 1½ months. That rate is slightly under the national figure of 50%, close enough to count as broadly average.

47%

Darlington

12,183 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate49.9%
Automatic pass rate40.5%

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