Driving Lessons in Belper
Belper has one driving school, though learners benefit from access to several nearby test centres including Burton on Trent with a 54.1% pass rate and Derby (Alvaston) at 51.3%. The Derby centre is particularly busy, conducting over 9,000 tests annually. Other options include Ashfield and Watnall, giving learners flexibility in booking their practical test.
Driving Schools in Belper
1 school
AMH Driving Academy
Established in 1996, this school prioritises one-to-one tuition with no car sharing, and welcomes own car lessons by request. Affordable professional instruction across a wide area including Belper, Duffield, Allestree, Ripley, Denby, Crich, and surrounding villages.Established in 1996, this school prioritises one-to-one tuition with no car sharing, and welcomes own car lessons by request. Affordable professional...
Belper Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
Derby (Alvaston) handled the vast majority with 9,260 tests and a 51.3% pass rate, while Watnall saw just 636 tests at 49.5%. Derby's mix of residential areas, retail park approaches, and the challenging inner ring road system provides comprehensive test routes. Women achieved 49.6% at Derby versus 49.8% at Watnall, while men saw 52.7% and 49.3% respectively. Automatic drivers had a 46.5% pass rate at Derby compared to 40.3% at the smaller Watnall centre.
Derby (Alvaston)
9,260 tests takenWatnall
636 tests takenNottingham (Chilwell)
10,561 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby (Alvaston) | 49.6% | 52.7% | 46.5% | 51.3% | 9,260 |
| Watnall | 49.8% | 49.3% | 40.3% | 49.5% | 636 |
| Nottingham (Chilwell) | 42.9% | 44.7% | 38.7% | 43.9% | 10,561 |