Driving Lessons in Hartlepool

Hartlepool's 6 driving schools average £39 per hour (ranging from £35 to £40) and hold a strong 4.7-star rating. There are also 40 independent driving instructors here, including 9 independent female driving instructors. One school offers female driving instructors. Hartlepool test centre recorded a 51% pass rate, noticeably better than Middlesbrough's 47.7%.

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Driving lessons in Hartlepool

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Driving With Ellis

Driving With Ellis

Manual

5(7)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£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.

58 Stokesley Rd, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1EWView school
Glen's Driving School

Glen's Driving School

Manual

5(16)
From £35/hr

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.

EveningsWeekends
43 Stonethwaite Cl, Hartlepool TS24 8RAView school
Pass 4 Less

Pass 4 Less

Manual

5(1)84% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£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.

EveningsWeekends
15 Stonethwaite Cl, Hartlepool TS24 8RAView school
Pass with Billy School of Motoring

Pass with Billy School of Motoring

Manual

3(2)
From £40/hr5hrs for £190Save £10

Operating since 2006, Pass with Billy offers competitive rates with block booking discounts: £40/hour standard, or £30/hour for 5+ hour blocks. Two-hour lessons at £80 and motorway tuition at £45/hour provide flexibility, plus Pass Plus courses at £230 for post-test development.

EveningsWeekends
60 Tristram Ave, Hartlepool TS25 5PAView school
DrewMatic

DrewMatic

Automatic

5(19)

Former DVSA driving examiners on staff deliver mock tests that replicate real test conditions word-for-word, giving learners unmatched insight into what to expect on the day. With 500+ five-star reviews and more automatic passes than any other school in the area, DrewMatic combines expert instruction with a relaxed, supportive approach that works particularly well for nervous drivers. Open 7 days a week with female instructors available.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Admiral way, Hartlepool TS24 0XGView school

Ellis Clive Wood

Manual

Colin Daniels

Manual

Steve "Howe to Pass" School of Motoring

Steve "Howe to Pass" School of Motoring

Manual

5(6)
16 Kinterbury Cl, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1GQView school

Abdul Yusefi

Automatic

Mark Anthony Davidson

Lindsay Bailey

Female ADI

Martin B. Gilhespy-swan

Kevin Brian Hopkins

Amanda Bruce

Female ADI

Stuart Cameron

Geoffrey David Penfold

Michael Devany

Stephen Dowdall

Sarah Elizabeth Mckie

Female ADI

Charlotte Ellen Quarmby

Female ADI

Block booking

Best block deals in Hartlepool

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.

  1. Pass 4 Less

    £38010 hrs

    £38/hr£40/hr

    Save £20

  2. Driving With Ellis

    £38010 hrs

    £38/hr£40/hr

    Save £20

  3. Pass with Billy School of Motoring

    £1905 hrs

    £38/hr£40/hr

    Save £10

Hartlepool Test Centres and Pass Rates

There's little to separate the two centres near Hartlepool. Hartlepool itself has a pass rate of 51% and Middlesbrough 48%, both close to Britain's average pass rate of 50%, and each has a typical wait of about 3½ months. Choose whichever suits where you've been learning.

51%

Hartlepool

5,847 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate52.6%
Automatic pass rate45.3%
48%

Middlesbrough

8,854 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate48.5%
Automatic pass rate43.6%

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