Driving Lessons in Swadlincote
Swadlincote has seven driving schools with a 4.8-star average and 40 independent driving instructors, giving learners plenty of choice. Three schools offer automatic driving lessons, two have female driving instructors available, and two provide intensive courses. There are also eight independent female driving instructors in the area. Pricing from the two schools that list rates averages £39 per hour. Nearby test centres show above-average results: Burton on Trent achieves a 54.7% pass rate and Derby (Alvaston) records 51.8%.
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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 lessons in Swadlincote
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Showing 1–20 of 47 driving schools and independent instructors in Swadlincote.
UDrive With Caroline
Automatic
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
Manual
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
Manual and automatic
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
Manual and automatic
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.
Peters Driving Tuition PDT
Manual
Andy B's School of Driving
Manual
Emma's Driving School
Manual
Ashfaq Ahmed
Jayne A. James
Mark Andrew King
Stephen Baker
Neil Barker
Matt Clemson
Andrew Davies
Ian Dowd
Paul Downing
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
Burton on Trent and Derby both serve Swadlincote well, with pass rates above the 50% average across Great Britain: 55% at Burton on Trent and 52% at Derby. Both have a typical wait of about 3 months, so there isn't much between them. Pick the one whose roads you know.
Burton on Trent
7,273 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsDerby (Alvaston)
8,086 tests taken · typical wait 3 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Burton on Trent | 54.7% | 58.0% | 43.9% | 7,273 | 3 months |
| Derby (Alvaston) | 51.8% | 54.5% | 46.3% | 8,086 | 3 months |