Driving Lessons in Derbyshire

From £25/hr·Average £37/hr

Derbyshire's Top Picks

Best Value

Let's Drive Derby

Cheapest manual driving school in Derbyshire.

5.0(155 reviews)
£25/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

A1 Driving Academy

The highest-rated manual driving school in Derbyshire, and the top-rated with female instructors.

4.8(653 reviews)
£35/hr
Best Automatic

A1 Driving Academy

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Derbyshire.

4.8(653 reviews)
£35/hr

Driving Schools in Derbyshire

48 schools

Mughal Driving School

Mughal Driving School

From £35/hr·5hrs for £170Save 3%
4.8(186)

Known for rebuilding confidence in nervous and returning drivers, with testimonials from learners who regained their nerve after accidents. £35/hour for manual...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
22 Cotton Brook Rd, Pear Tree, Derby DE23 8YL
ADS Driving School

ADS Driving School

From £40/hr·Block bookings available
4.7(15)

Former AA driving instructor Andy Sutton brings over 5 years of professional experience and a calm, patient approach that particularly suits nervous learners....

ManualIntensive
62 Argyll Rd, Ripley DE5 3LH
Rich Yeomans Driving School

Rich Yeomans Driving School

From £35/hr

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,...

ManualIntensive
Castle Gresley, Swadlincote DE11 9AA
Go2 Driving School

Go2 Driving School

5.0(222)

Consistently high first-time pass rates with multiple instructors earning praise for patience and structured teaching. Reviews highlight particular strength...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Spondon, Derby DE21 7NZ
Core Driver Training

Core Driver Training

12hrs for £1050
5.0(134)

C1 driver training specialists offering three structured packages: a Full Package at £1,050 (reduced to £1,000) covering theory, hazard perception, 12 hours of...

Manual
Riverside Park, E Service Rd, Derby DE21 7RW
SA Driving School

SA Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(126)·99% pass rate

99% first-time pass rate with a focus on in-depth understanding rather than just test basics. The 35-hour semi-intensive course at £1,399 spreads over two or...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
181 Uxbridge St, Burton-on-Trent DE14 3LA
Mark Jordan Driving

Mark Jordan Driving

Block bookings available
5.0(119)

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...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
Midway Rd, Midway, Swadlincote DE11 7PG
Dan's Driving School

Dan's Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(94)

Focused on first-time passes with tailored lessons for nervous learners and those who struggle to concentrate. Block bookings and intensive courses available...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
79 Overdale Rd, Derby DE23 6AU
Turbomiles Driving School Ltd

Turbomiles Driving School Ltd

5.0(89)

Modern teaching methods combined with flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends. Patient, friendly instructors focus on building confidence and...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
59 Walbrook Rd, Derby DE23 8SA
Mickleover Driving School

Mickleover Driving School

5.0(50)

30+ years' driving experience with a focus on nervous learners and non-native English speakers; one student described Jon as giving her 'the strength and belief...

Manual
18 Radbourne Gate, Mickleover, Derby DE3 0DW
Sunnyhill Driving School

Sunnyhill Driving School

5.0(45)

A fun and friendly Derby-based school offering learner lessons and Pass Plus courses to boost confidence and reduce insurance premiums. No pricing or specific...

Manual
Sunny Hill, Derby DE23
MD Driving

MD Driving

5.0(35)

Over a decade of teaching experience combined with IAM advanced motorist qualification and a structured coaching system designed around how learners actually...

ManualTest car available
221 Nottingham Rd, Spondon, Derby DE21 7GZ
DBSM Driving School

DBSM Driving School

5.0(32)

Ex-BSM instructor with 100+ successful students since 2016, offering structured courses tailored to your experience level and focused on test preparation. All...

ManualFemale Instructors
Speaks Polish
12 Peggs Walk, Sunny Hill, Derby DE23 1RG
Nationwide Driving School

Nationwide Driving School

5.0(28)

Nationwide Driving School operates across multiple locations with male and female instructors offering both automatic and manual lessons, backed by hundreds of...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
74 Belgrave St, Derby DE23 6SS
WrightStart

WrightStart

5.0(10)

Derby's only all-electric automatic driving school with specialist Deaf and BSL support. In-car cameras and an online pupil portal enhance learning, while...

Automatic
Oakwood, Derby DE21 2SS
i-Drive with Paul

i-Drive with Paul

5.0(9)

Trained through RED Driving School, Paul brings a patient and hands-on approach to lessons tailored to each student's needs. He maintains a regularly serviced...

Manual
Ash Tree Rd, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8LJ
Cruise Driving School

Cruise Driving School

4.9(52)

Derby's leading driving school with 38 five-star Google reviews and a track record of first-attempt passes. Instructors are punctual, patient, and flexible...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
54 Byron St, Normanton, Derby DE23 6TT
A-Star Auto & Manual Driving School

A-Star Auto & Manual Driving School

4.8(136)·100% pass rate

100% first-time pass rate across 300+ completed courses, with 20+ years of combined instructor experience. Intensive courses range from 9 hours over 3 days to...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu
85 Balfour Rd, Derby DE23 8UP
Derby Driver Training

Derby Driver Training

4.6(30)

16 years' experience with an excellent first-time pass rate, run by a single instructor who tailors lessons to each learner's pace and confidence level....

ManualIntensive
120 Stoney Ln, Spondon, Derby DE21 7QF
Crash Course Driving School Derby

Crash Course Driving School Derby

5hrs for £265
3.4(5)

Specialising in intensive driving courses that get learners test-ready in as little as one week, with test booking included in every package. Courses range from...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
23 Mostyn Ave, Littleover, Derby DE23 6HX

Block Booking Deals in Derbyshire

24 schools offer block deals - book in bulk and save.

Best deal - save 6%

MLH Driving School

10hrs for £310

£31.00/hr

Save 6%

TLZ Driving School

10hrs for £310

£31.00/hr

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Kwik Learners

10hrs for £330

£33.00/hr

Save 6%

Derby Driving School

10hrs for £330

£33.00/hr

Save 4%

1st Choice Driving School

10hrs for £335

£33.50/hr

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Mughal Driving School

5hrs for £170

£34.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Derbyshire

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Derbyshire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 8 nearby test centres

The Derbyshire region covers 8 centres where automatic learners achieved their best results at Derby Alvaston (46.5%) and struggled most at Loughborough (33.6%). Burton on Trent leads with a 54.1% pass rate thanks to less congested roads, while the Nottingham centres at Chilwell and Colwick are tougher at around 44% due to busy urban traffic and complex residential layouts. The area saw 62,754 tests from 2024 to 2025, with men generally outperforming women by 2-4 percentage points across most centres.

54%

Burton on Trent

6,682 tests taken
Women51.9%
Men55.7%
Automatic44.8%
51%

Derby (Alvaston)

9,260 tests taken
Women49.6%
Men52.7%
Automatic46.5%
51%

Ashfield

9,507 tests taken
Women49.3%
Men52.9%
Automatic43.2%
50%

Watnall

636 tests taken
Women49.8%
Men49.3%
Automatic40.3%
49%

Lichfield

8,490 tests taken
Women46.8%
Men50.2%
Automatic44.1%
46%

Nottingham (Colwick)

11,849 tests taken
Women45.8%
Men45.3%
Automatic41.6%
44%

Nottingham (Chilwell)

10,561 tests taken
Women42.9%
Men44.7%
Automatic38.7%
44%

Loughborough

5,769 tests taken
Women43.2%
Men44.1%
Automatic33.6%

Areas in Derbyshire