Driving Lessons in Whitehaven
There's 1 driving school in Whitehaven with a 3-star rating that offers intensive courses, plus 39 independent driving instructors including 6 independent female driving instructors. The Workington test centre has a 61.9% pass rate, significantly above the national average based on the latest DVSA data.
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Driving schools and instructors in Whitehaven
Wren's Driving School
Independent local school offering intensive courses from 1 day to 2 weeks, with flexible scheduling to suit working learners and those with other commitments. Tailored lessons cover beginners through to motorway confidence and refresher training, including mock tests and rescue courses for those needing a second attempt.
Intensive courses in Whitehaven
Want to pass fast?
1 Whitehaven schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Whitehaven Test Centres and Pass Rates
Workington is the only test centre serving Whitehaven and recorded a pass rate of 61.9% between 2025 and 2026, well above the national average. Women passed at 60.2%, men at 63.4%, and automatic learners at 51%. The roads around Workington include the A66 coastal route with sweeping bends and exposed stretches, plus narrower residential streets heading into town where parked cars create pinch points. Around 2,998 tests were taken here, and the wait is currently 11 weeks.
Workington
2,998 tests taken · 11 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workington | 60.2% | 63.4% | 51.0% | 61.9% | 2,998 | 11 weeks |