Driving Lessons in Hartlepool

Learners in Hartlepool can select from 6 driving schools with solid 4.7-star ratings and 40 independent driving instructors, including 9 independent female driving instructors. Schools charge £35-£40 per hour with 1 offering both automatic driving lessons and female driving instructors. The local test centre achieves a reasonable 49.7% pass rate, with Middlesbrough providing an alternative at a similar 48.3%.

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Driving schools and instructors in Hartlepool

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Glen's Driving School

Glen's Driving School

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.

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43 Stonethwaite Cl, Hartlepool TS24 8RAView school
Driving With Ellis

Driving With Ellis

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.

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58 Stokesley Rd, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1EWView school
Pass 4 Less

Pass 4 Less

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.

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

Pass with Billy School of Motoring

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.

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60 Tristram Ave, Hartlepool TS25 5PAView school
DrewMatic

DrewMatic

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.

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Admiral way, Hartlepool TS24 0XGView school
Steve "Howe to Pass" School of Motoring

Steve "Howe to Pass" School of Motoring

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

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

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  2. Driving With Ellis

    £38010 hrs

    £38/hr£40/hr

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  3. Pass with Billy School of Motoring

    £1905 hrs

    £38/hr£40/hr

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Hartlepool Test Centres and Pass Rates

These 2 centres handled 14,677 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Hartlepool achieving 49.7% and Middlesbrough 48.3% - both facing the challenge of industrial roads and busy port traffic. The A19's fast-moving traffic and Teesside's complex roundabout systems around the steelworks create demanding conditions for learners. Women perform marginally better at Hartlepool with 50.4% versus men at 49.2%, while automatic drivers manage 48.6% at Middlesbrough, benefiting from not having to juggle gears around the area's stop-start industrial traffic.

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Hartlepool

5,725 tests taken
Women50.4%
Men49.2%
Automatic46.6%
48%

Middlesbrough

8,952 tests taken
Women47.5%
Men48.9%
Automatic48.6%

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