Driving Lessons in Hartlepool
Hartlepool's 6 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors include schools with a strong 4.7-star average rating and prices from £35 to £40 per hour. One school offers automatic driving lessons and another has female driving instructors available, while 9 of the independent driving instructors are female driving instructors. Hartlepool test centre shows a 51% pass rate, slightly higher than Middlesbrough's 47.7%.
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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.
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.
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.
Pass with Billy School of Motoring
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.
DrewMatic
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.
Steve "Howe to Pass" School of Motoring
Mark Anthony Davidson
Lindsay Bailey
Martin B. Gilhespy-swan
Kevin Brian Hopkins
Amanda Bruce
Stuart Cameron
Ellis Clive Wood
Colin Daniels
Geoffrey David Penfold
Michael Devany
Stephen Dowdall
Sarah Elizabeth Mckie
Charlotte Ellen Quarmby
Debra Frankland
Jill Gavin
Alan Geoffrey Kingston
Stuart Gowler
Louise Howe
Steven Howe
Nicola Jane Bowns
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Hartlepool Test Centres and Pass Rates
Hartlepool has a slightly higher pass rate at 51% compared to Middlesbrough's 47.7%, though both centres have waits around 13 to 14 weeks. The roads around Hartlepool include coastal routes and the town centre with its mix of older streets and newer developments, while Middlesbrough brings busier urban traffic and more complex roundabouts near the A66. Women passed at 51.1% in Hartlepool and 47% in Middlesbrough, men at 51% and 48.3%, and automatic learners at 45.3% and 43.6%. The two centres saw 14,701 tests between 2025 and 2026.
Hartlepool
5,847 tests taken · 13 week waitMiddlesbrough
8,854 tests taken · 14 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 51.1% | 51.0% | 45.3% | 51.0% | 5,847 | 13 weeks |
| Middlesbrough | 47.0% | 48.3% | 43.6% | 47.7% | 8,854 | 14 weeks |