Driving Lessons in Ilkeston
All 4 driving schools in Ilkeston advertise their pricing, with lessons ranging from £35 to £42.50 per hour and an excellent 4.7-star average rating. One school offers automatic driving lessons and one offers intensive courses. Local test centres show some of the region's better pass rates, with Derby (Alvaston) at 51.8% and Ashfield at 57.3%.
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Top driving schools in Ilkeston by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Derby Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Ilkeston.
Derby Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Ilkeston.
Dave Jowett ADI
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Ilkeston.
Driving lessons in Ilkeston
4 driving schools.
Showing 1–4 of 4 driving schools in Ilkeston.
Dave Jowett ADI
Automatic
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.
Derby Driving School
Manual
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.
ADS Driving School
Manual
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.
Elmer Driving
Manual
Patient instructor known for calming nervous learners and building confidence from day one, with multiple reviews praising his relaxed teaching style and ability to help anxious drivers. £45/hour or £420 for 10 hours, with test car available for your practical exam.
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Block booking
Best block deals in Ilkeston
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.
Intensive courses in Ilkeston
Want to pass fast?
1 Ilkeston schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Ilkeston Test Centres and Pass Rates
Ashfield stands out near Ilkeston, with a pass rate of 57%, well above the national pass rate of 50%, and the best automatic pass rate nearby at 50%. It also has the longest wait of the four, about 3½ months. Nottingham Chilwell has a typical wait of about a month. Nottingham Colwick has the lowest pass rate locally at 46%, slightly below average rather than poor. Unless Ashfield's roads are already familiar to you, the centre you've practised around is likely to serve you just as well.
Ashfield
8,144 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsDerby (Alvaston)
8,086 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsNottingham (Chilwell)
9,415 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthNottingham (Colwick)
15,150 tests taken · typical wait 3 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Ashfield | 57.3% | 59.8% | 49.6% | 8,144 | 3½ months |
| Derby (Alvaston) | 51.8% | 54.5% | 46.3% | 8,086 | 3 months |
| Nottingham (Chilwell) | 49.9% | 52.2% | 43.4% | 9,415 | 1 month |
| Nottingham (Colwick) | 46.4% | 48.6% | 42.4% | 15,150 | 3 months |