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
Top driving schools in Stockton On Tees by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
CM Driving College
Cheapest manual driving school in Stockton On Tees.
Horizon Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Stockton On Tees.
Horizon Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Stockton On Tees.
Horizon Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Stockton On Tees.
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Showing 1–20 of 48 driving schools and independent instructors in Stockton On Tees.
Horizon Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Stan's School of Motoring
Manual
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.
Art of Driving
Manual
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.
CM Driving College
Manual
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.
English School of Motoring
Manual
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.
Toot Driving School
Manual
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.
Callum at English School of Motoring
Manual
RDP Driving School
Manual
Gerard Anthony Trainor
Sajid Awan
Chris Cairns
Mark Campbell
Glenn Carnell
Lee Derek Parker
Andrew Dickinson
Paul Edwards
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.
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.
Hartlepool
5,847 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsMiddlesbrough
8,854 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsDarlington
12,183 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Hartlepool | 51.0% | 52.6% | 45.3% | 5,847 | 3½ months |
| Middlesbrough | 47.7% | 48.5% | 43.6% | 8,854 | 3½ months |
| Darlington | 47.1% | 49.9% | 40.5% | 12,183 | 1½ months |