Driving Lessons in Burton On Trent
Burton-on-Trent's 7 driving schools hold an excellent 5-star average rating, with prices ranging from £33 to £45 per hour where listed. Six schools offer intensive courses, three provide automatic driving lessons, and 3 schools offer female driving instructors. The local test centre achieves a strong 54.7% pass rate, with Derby (Alvaston) at 51.8% and Lichfield at 53% also nearby.
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Top driving schools in Burton On Trent by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
TLZ Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Burton On Trent.
Learn2Drive
Highest-rated manual driving school in Burton On Trent.
Burton Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Burton On Trent.
Learn2Drive
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Burton On Trent.
Driving lessons in Burton On Trent
7 driving schools and 0 independent instructors.
Showing 1–7 of 7 driving schools.
Learn2Drive
High first-time pass rate with calm, patient instructors offering both beginner and intensive driving courses. £40/hour for standard lessons, or £390 for a 10-hour block booking, with flexible 1.5 and 2-hour options available.
Burton Driving School
85% pass rate backed by 150+ five-star Google reviews. £40/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, with semi-intensive (35 hours, £1320) and one-week intensive courses (35 hours, £1390) both including the £62 test fee. Patient instructors known for helping nervous learners build confidence through supportive, friendly teaching.
1st Choice Driving School
With 15+ years' experience, this school has helped hundreds of learners pass first time. £35/hour for single lessons or £335 for a 10-hour block, plus intensive courses ranging from 15 to 45 hours (£635–£1799) for those wanting accelerated training.
TLZ Driving School
£33/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour blocks from £310. New pupils get 3 hours for £87, and intensive courses start from £560 with a free final exam. Over 15 years' experience offering lessons in a calm, dual-controlled environment tailored to your pace.
UDrive with Dinesh
Instructor with international driving experience across Europe, USA, and the subcontinent, particularly skilled at retraining international licence holders and eliminating bad habits. £45/hour for standard lessons, or £150 for a 4-hour total beginner package; 10-hour blocks at £430 with test day car hire available at £135. Structured goal-based lessons include visual teaching options and reflective progress logs, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway tuition.
SA Driving School
99% first-time pass rate with a focus on in-depth understanding rather than just test basics. The 35-hour semi-intensive course at £1,399 spreads over two or more weeks at a comfortable pace, ideal for learners wanting to progress quickly without feeling rushed. Pick-up and drop-off available from your choice of location.
i-Drive with Paul
Trained through RED Driving School, Paul brings a patient and hands-on approach to lessons tailored to each student's needs. He maintains a regularly serviced car and has built strong reviews on Yell.com, focusing on making learners safe and confident drivers from day one.
Block booking
Best block deals in Burton On Trent
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Intensive courses in Burton On Trent
Want to pass fast?
6 Burton On Trent schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Burton On Trent Test Centres and Pass Rates
Burton-on-Trent's 3 centres handled 21,303 tests between 2025 and 2026, all posting pass rates above the national average. Burton itself leads at 54.7% where men passed at 55.8% and women at 53.3%, while Derby at Alvaston offers 51.8% and Lichfield 53%. The roads around Derby include the busy A52 corridor and residential areas in Alvaston with plenty of parked cars narrowing the streets. Derby has the shortest wait at 7 weeks, considerably better than 17 at Burton or 20 at Lichfield, and automatic tests there achieved 46.3%.
Burton on Trent
7,273 tests taken · 17 week waitLichfield
5,944 tests taken · 20 week waitDerby (Alvaston)
8,086 tests taken · 7 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton on Trent | 53.3% | 55.8% | 43.9% | 54.7% | 7,273 | 17 weeks |
| Lichfield | 51.6% | 54.4% | 46.0% | 53.0% | 5,944 | 20 weeks |
| Derby (Alvaston) | 49.1% | 54.4% | 46.3% | 51.8% | 8,086 | 7 weeks |