Driving Lessons in Shildon
Shildon offers 2 driving schools with perfect 5-star ratings and competitive lessons at £36 per hour where pricing is available. One school provides intensive courses, though no independent driving instructors or female driving instructor options are currently listed. Both nearby test centres show similar moderate success rates, with Durham at 49.6% and Darlington at 49.2%.
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Driving Schools in Shildon
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Cunningham Driving School
Kenneth Cunningham is an IAM-registered instructor with a client-centred teaching approach that gets the best out of every lesson. At £36/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, you'll train in a modern Ford Fiesta with satnav, parking sensors, and heated seats. A one-to-one setup with flexible pick-up/drop-off, mock tests, and motorway tuition included.Kenneth Cunningham is an IAM-registered instructor with a client-centred teaching approach that gets the best out of every lesson. At £36/hour or £340 for a...
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Shildon Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres
Durham and Darlington's two centres show remarkably similar performance, with Durham at 49.6% and Darlington at 49.2% pass rates. The 15,056 tests from 2024 to 2025 reflect the area's consistent road conditions - both centres deal with County Durham's mix of A-road roundabouts and residential streets, though Darlington's ring road system can prove tricky during busy periods. Women slightly edge ahead at Darlington with 50.4% versus men at 48.4%, while Durham shows minimal gender difference. Automatic learners achieve around 45.3% at Durham, benefiting from not having to manage gears on the area's frequent hill starts and busy A1 approach roads that feature in many test routes.
Durham
8,228 tests takenDarlington
6,828 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 49.5% | 49.7% | 45.3% | 49.6% | 8,228 |
| Darlington | 50.4% | 48.4% | 43.6% | 49.2% | 6,828 |