Driving Lessons in Ilkeston
Though Ilkeston has just one driving school at £35 per hour, it's backed by 40 independent driving instructors including 15 independent female driving instructors. The single school maintains an excellent 4.9-star rating. Test centre options are plentiful, with Derby Alvaston and Ashfield both achieving 51%+ pass rates, outperforming the Nottingham centres.
From £35/hr·Average £40/hr·Automatic from £44/hr
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Driving Schools in Ilkeston
3 schools
Dave Jowett ADI
Automatic driving specialist with cloud-based progress tracking and tailored support for neurodivergent learners and those with additional needs. £44/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block of 2-hour lessons, with a calm, supportive teaching style focused on building real-world driving confidence rather than just test preparation. Deep local knowledge of Ashfield test centre routes and extensive experience with nervous drivers and learners returning after a break.Automatic driving specialist with cloud-based progress tracking and tailored support for neurodivergent learners and those with additional needs. £44/hour or...
ADS Driving School
Former AA driving instructor Andy Sutton brings over 5 years of professional experience and a calm, patient approach that particularly suits nervous learners. At £40/hour or £75 for a 2-hour lesson, block bookings come with discounts, plus a Friends and Family scheme offering free hours when you refer someone who books 5+ hours. Mock tests, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses round out the offering.Former AA driving instructor Andy Sutton brings over 5 years of professional experience and a calm, patient approach that particularly suits nervous learners....
Derby Driving School
Known for working with nervous learners, motorway tuition, and refresher courses, this family-run school has instructors with a minimum of 10 years' experience. £35/hour for single lessons or £330 for a 10-hour block, with student and NHS discounts available. Pass Plus courses also on offer.Known for working with nervous learners, motorway tuition, and refresher courses, this family-run school has instructors with a minimum of 10 years' experience....
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Ilkeston Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 5 nearby test centres
The Ilford area encompasses 16 test centres across east and north London, processing a massive 135,765 tests from 2024 to 2025 with a 46.8% average pass rate. Sidcup stands out with an excellent 59% pass rate, while Chingford proves most challenging at just 36.5%. Women generally passed at rates ranging from 34% to 58.1%, while men achieved between 38% and 59.7% across the various centres. The area includes everything from Sidcup's quieter suburban roads to the dense urban challenges of Chingford's North Circular approaches.
Derby (Alvaston)
9,260 tests takenAshfield
9,507 tests takenWatnall
636 tests takenNottingham (Colwick)
11,849 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 |
| Ashfield | 49.3% | 52.9% | 43.2% | 51.2% | 9,507 |
| Watnall | 49.8% | 49.3% | 40.3% | 49.5% | 636 |
| Nottingham (Colwick) | 45.8% | 45.3% | 41.6% | 45.5% | 11,849 |
| Nottingham (Chilwell) | 42.9% | 44.7% | 38.7% | 43.9% | 10,561 |