Driving Lessons in Swadlincote
Swadlincote combines 7 driving schools with 40 independent driving instructors, offering extensive choice despite the smaller town size. Schools maintain a solid 4.8-star average rating with pricing from £35 to £42 per hour, while 2 schools offer female driving instructors alongside 8 independent female driving instructors. Three schools provide automatic driving lessons and the nearby Burton on Trent test centre shows an impressive 54.1% pass rate.
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Top driving schools in Swadlincote by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Rich Yeomans Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Swadlincote.
Mark Jordan Driving
Highest-rated manual driving school in Swadlincote.
Mark Jordan Driving
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Swadlincote.
Mark Jordan Driving
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Swadlincote.
Driving schools and instructors in Swadlincote
UDrive With Caroline
An instructor with over 20 years' experience who switched to automatic lessons in 2017 and brings a background in dance teaching to create a relaxed, people-focused learning environment. Lessons start at £42/hour with a 10-hour block at £410, plus a beginner offer of 2 hours for £80, test car hire at £135, and Pass Plus courses available. Free theory practice software, reflective logbooks, and online lesson topics with quizzes help you progress faster.
Rich Yeomans Driving School
Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience and a track record of high first-time pass rates. Lessons at £35/hour, £52 for 90 minutes, or £70 for 2 hours, with detailed progress records kept throughout your course. Relaxed, patient teaching style combined with expert knowledge of Burton upon Trent test routes and examiners.
Mark Jordan Driving
10 years as a local business with 300+ satisfied pupils and a 5-star Google rating. The Accelerated Learning System gets learners to test standard in half the time of most other schools, backed by a money-back guarantee if you're not completely satisfied. Block booking 10 hours gives a £20 discount, with 2-hour lessons recommended weekly for faster progression.
MINT Driving School
MINT emphasises creating courses adapted to individual needs, with instructors regularly reassessed to meet high standards. Competitive hourly rates with discounts on block bookings, plus Pass Plus courses available at £199 for the full scheme. Two-hour lessons are recommended to maximise quality driving time, especially for those learning around the test areas in Derby, Chesterfield, or Burton.
Block booking
Best block deals in Swadlincote
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £10.
Intensive courses in Swadlincote
Want to pass fast?
2 Swadlincote schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Swadlincote Test Centres and Pass Rates
Derby (Alvaston) and Burton on Trent split the area's 15,942 tests from 2024 to 2025, with Burton slightly ahead at 54.1% versus Derby's 51.3% - both well above the national average of 48.6%. Burton's test routes benefit from Staffordshire's market town roads and manageable traffic around the brewing heritage areas, while Derby includes more challenging city approaches and the busy ring road system. Men outperform women at both centres, achieving 55.7% in Burton compared to women's 51.9%, with a similar pattern in Derby. Automatic drivers saw pass rates around 45-47% at both locations, reflecting how the area's mix of urban roundabouts and country approaches still rewards good clutch control on manual tests.
Burton on Trent
6,682 tests takenDerby (Alvaston)
9,260 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton on Trent | 51.9% | 55.7% | 44.8% | 54.1% | 6,682 |
| Derby (Alvaston) | 49.6% | 52.7% | 46.5% | 51.3% | 9,260 |