Driving Lessons in Swadlincote
Swadlincote learners can choose from 7 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with schools charging between £35 and £42 per hour where pricing is available. Three schools offer automatic driving lessons, and female driving instructors are available at 2 schools, while 8 of the independent driving instructors are female. Schools here maintain an excellent 4.8-star average rating, and those preparing for their test can use Burton on Trent (54.7% pass rate) or Derby Alvaston (51.8% pass rate).
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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.
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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.
Ameer Ahmed
Ashfaq Ahmed
Andrea Aitkenhead
Jayne A. James
Mark Andrew King
Stephen Baker
Neil Barker
Sharon Bennett
Matt Clemson
Andrew Davies
Kerry Dewsbury
Ian Dowd
Paul Downing
Stefan Gilliver
Michal Grzyk
Christopher Hall
Andrew Ian Henchcliffe
Paula Jane Warren
Simon John Dowell
Stanley John Kowalski
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Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £10.
Intensive courses in Swadlincote
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2 Swadlincote schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Swadlincote Test Centres and Pass Rates
Burton on Trent has a pass rate of 54.7%, with 7,273 tests taken between 2025 and 2026 and a 17 week wait, while Derby sits at 51.8% with a much shorter wait of just 7 weeks. The roads around Derby include busy dual carriageways on the ring road, plenty of roundabouts, and some tricky junctions near the city centre where lane positioning is important. Men achieve 55.8% at Burton and 54.4% at Derby, women 53.3% and 49.1%. Automatic learners manage 43.9% at Burton and 46.3% at Derby.
Burton on Trent
7,273 tests taken · 17 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 |
| Derby (Alvaston) | 49.1% | 54.4% | 46.3% | 51.8% | 8,086 | 7 weeks |