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

MLH Driving School

MLH Driving School

From £33/hr·10hrs for £310Save 6%
5.0(171)

Flexible pricing from £33/hour for single lessons or £310 for a 10-hour package, with a range of intensive courses starting at £400 for refresher training up to...

ManualIntensive
7 Moorway Ln, Littleover, Derby DE23 2FR
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
Peters Driving Tuition PDT

Peters Driving Tuition PDT

5.0(18)
Manual
45 Greenfield Rd, Measham, Swadlincote DE12 7LB
Emma's Driving School

Emma's Driving School

Manual
Woodville, Swadlincote DE11 8GU
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
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
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
Driving L Experts

Driving L Experts

5.0(92)
Manual
Farmhouse Rd, Derby DE24 3DB

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

Save 6%

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

Save 3%

Mughal Driving School

5hrs for £170

£34.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Derbyshire

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£25/hr
24 schools4.8best rated

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