Driving Lessons in Stockton On Tees

Stockton-on-Tees has 8 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors to choose from, with schools averaging an excellent 4.9-star rating. Hourly rates range from £20 to £45, averaging £34 across the five schools with public pricing. Female driving instructors are available at one school, and there are 11 independent female driving instructors in the area. The nearest test centres show mixed results: Hartlepool has the strongest pass rate at 51%, while Middlesbrough (47.7%) and Darlington (47.1%) are slightly more challenging.

£34
average price
8
driving schools
40
independent instructors
3
test centres

Driving lessons in Stockton On Tees

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Horizon Driving School

Horizon Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(61)
From £45/hr

Nominated for Intelligent Instructor awards in both 2025 and 2026, AJ creates a welcoming, safe learning environment particularly valued by the LGBTQ+ community. Lessons start from £50/hour with free theory training included via app, plus motorway courses available at £90 for 2 hours. Vauxhall Astras kept clean and well-maintained, with flexible scheduling to fit around your availability.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Whinfield Cl, Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8UAView school
Stan's School of Motoring

Stan's School of Motoring

Manual

5(2)
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

18 years of teaching experience with a track record of first-time passes, including multiple student testimonials praising patience and confidence-building. Single lessons at £37/hour or a 10-hour package for £350, plus Pass Plus courses available at £250 to help reduce insurance costs.

7 Winterton Ave, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 3NJView school
Art of Driving

Art of Driving

Manual

5(1)
From £35/hr10hrs for £310Save £40

Grade A instructor with RoSPA advanced driver gold qualification since 2005, consistently achieving the highest standard check grades. Lessons at £35/hour or £310 for a 10-hour block (delivered in 2-hour slots, valid for 8 months), plus gift vouchers available.

6 Fairville Rd, Stockton-on-Tees TS19 7NAView school
CM Driving College

CM Driving College

Manual

4.9(28)
From £20/hr

Two 60-minute lessons for £40 makes this an affordable entry point for learners starting out. The school offers flexible scheduling with evening and weekend availability, plus a range of courses including theory support, mock tests, and Pass Plus for newly qualified drivers.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
4 Leam Ln, Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8UEView school
English School of Motoring

English School of Motoring

Manual

4.2(98)
From £33/hr10hrs for £310Save £20

Competitive pricing with an unbeatable introductory offer: 4 hours for £45, then £33/hour or £310 for a 10-hour block. Two hours of every beginner package are automatically reserved for test day preparation, plus free pick-up from home, work, college or school. Intensive courses from 5 to 40 hours are also available, with Pass Plus motorway training on offer.

Intensive
12 Highgrove, Kirklevington, Yarm TS15 9GNView school
Toot Driving School

Toot Driving School

Manual

10hrs for £242

Run by two brothers since 2013, with David as senior instructor bringing over 10 years of experience and deep local knowledge of test routes. Exceptional value bundles start at £242 for 10 hours (advanced) or £427 for 20 hours (some experience), with an unlimited 50-hour package at £800 for complete beginners; all include free Theory Test Pro access and test attempt fees. High first-time pass rates backed by quality-focused instruction in brand new Ford Fiestas.

Intensive
9 Hartburn Ln, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3QJView school
Callum at English School of Motoring

Callum at English School of Motoring

Manual

5(4)
Cayton Dr, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 0HDView school
RDP Driving School

RDP Driving School

Manual

5(3)
18 Talbenny Grove, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 5EBView school

Pauline Ann Lloyd

Female ADI

Gerard Anthony Trainor

Sajid Awan

Amanda Banks

Female ADI

Chris Cairns

Mark Campbell

Helen Carberry

Female ADI

Glenn Carnell

Lee Derek Parker

Andrew Dickinson

Paul Edwards

Paula Elcoat

Female ADI

Block booking

Best block deals in Stockton On Tees

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £40.

  1. Art of Driving

    £31010 hrs

    £31/hr£35/hr

    Save £40

  2. English School of Motoring

    £31010 hrs

    £31/hr£33/hr

    Save £20

  3. Stan's School of Motoring

    £35010 hrs

    £35/hr£37/hr

    Save £20

  4. Toot Driving School

    £24210 hrs

    £24.20/hr

    Block rate

Intensive courses in Stockton On Tees

Want to pass fast?

3 Stockton On Tees schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Stockton On Tees Test Centres and Pass Rates

Around Stockton-on-Tees, the three centres are close to each other and to the national figure of 50%. Hartlepool is highest at 51%, and Darlington is lowest at 47%, which is still only a touch below average. Darlington also has the shortest typical wait, about 1½ months, while Middlesbrough's is about 3½ months. With rates this similar, the centre you learn near is the sensible choice.

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%
47%

Darlington

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

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