Driving Lessons in County Durham
From £33/hr·Average £38/hr
County Durham's Top Picks
Driving Schools in County Durham
47 schools
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.18 years of teaching experience with a track record of first-time passes, including multiple student testimonials praising patience and confidence-building....
Chester le Street Driver Training
£38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block with a £10 saving. Grade A instructor with a background in the Royal Navy and policing, Tony combines safety-conscious teaching with a caring approach that keeps learners calm and confident. 5-star rated by all previous students, he offers a personal touch as a local school where you'll work with the same instructor throughout your course.£38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block with a £10 saving. Grade A instructor with a background in the Royal Navy and policing, Tony combines safety-conscious...
Easypass Driving School
Standard 2-hour lessons at £37 per hour, with block deals from £360 for 10 hours up to £1,400 for 40 hours. One-week intensive courses start from £1,090, making this a solid option for learners wanting flexibility in how they structure their training. Recent first-time passes highlight consistent results across their instructor team.Standard 2-hour lessons at £37 per hour, with block deals from £360 for 10 hours up to £1,400 for 40 hours. One-week intensive courses start from £1,090, making...
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.Grade A instructor with RoSPA advanced driver gold qualification since 2005, consistently achieving the highest standard check grades. Lessons at £35/hour or...
Ambition Driving School
Established in 2011, this school is known for patient, calm instruction that works particularly well with nervous learners and those with autism. Jonathan's experience includes remedial lessons and mobility-adapted tuition, with consistently strong testimonials praising his measured approach and first-time pass support. Pass Plus and motorway lessons also available after you've passed your test.Established in 2011, this school is known for patient, calm instruction that works particularly well with nervous learners and those with autism. Jonathan's...
Medallion Driving School
Known for supporting nervous learner drivers, this family-run school has spent over 23 years building confidence in anxious students through patient, one-to-one tuition. Lessons are 2 hours long at £33/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £320 (manual) or £340 (automatic). New learners can try the introductory offer: first 4 hours for £110 with no pressure to commit.Known for supporting nervous learner drivers, this family-run school has spent over 23 years building confidence in anxious students through patient, one-to-one...
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County Durham Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 5 nearby test centres
With 38,817 tests from 2024 to 2025 across five centres, County Durham offers consistent results around the 48.8% average. Hartlepool edges ahead at 49.7% while Sunderland trails at 47.1%, reflecting the mix of challenging urban areas and quieter market towns. The region's driving involves navigating busy A-roads like the A1, industrial roundabouts, and steep hills around Durham city centre. Women slightly outperformed men at most centres, achieving 50.4% at both Darlington and Hartlepool compared to men's 48.4% and 49.2% respectively. Automatic pass rates varied from 37.6% at Sunderland to 48.6% at Middlesbrough.
Hartlepool
5,725 tests takenDurham
8,228 tests takenDarlington
6,828 tests takenMiddlesbrough
8,952 tests takenSunderland
9,084 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 50.4% | 49.2% | 46.6% | 49.7% | 5,725 |
| Durham | 49.5% | 49.7% | 45.3% | 49.6% | 8,228 |
| Darlington | 50.4% | 48.4% | 43.6% | 49.2% | 6,828 |
| Middlesbrough | 47.5% | 48.9% | 48.6% | 48.3% | 8,952 |
| Sunderland | 46.4% | 47.8% | 37.6% | 47.1% | 9,084 |