Driving Lessons in Stockton On Tees
The 8 driving schools in Stockton-on-Tees achieve excellent 4.9-star ratings, with prices ranging from £33 to £50 per hour. You'll also find 40 independent driving instructors here, including 11 independent female driving instructors. Female driving instructors are available at one school, and 3 schools offer intensive courses. Pass rates at nearby test centres vary from 47.1% at Darlington to 51% at Hartlepool.
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Top driving schools in Stockton On Tees by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
English School of Motoring
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.
Driving schools and instructors in Stockton On Tees
Horizon Driving School
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
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
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.
English School of Motoring
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.
CM Driving College
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.
Toot Driving School
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
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
Stockton-on-Tees has 3 test centres where 21,505 tests were taken between 2024 and 2025. Hartlepool leads with a 49.7% pass rate, while Middlesbrough sits at 48.3% - the difference likely reflects Hartlepool's quieter residential streets versus Middlesbrough's busier town centre with its complex one-way system around the shopping areas. Women achieved 50.4% pass rates at both Hartlepool and Darlington compared to men at 49.2% and 48.4% respectively. Automatic drivers saw pass rates around 46-49% across all three centres, with the challenging roundabouts at major junctions like the A19 intersections requiring good clutch control on manual tests.
Hartlepool
5,847 tests taken · 13 week waitMiddlesbrough
8,854 tests taken · 14 week waitDarlington
12,183 tests taken · 9 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 |
| Darlington | 51.3% | 44.7% | 40.5% | 47.1% | 12,183 | 9 weeks |