Driving Lessons in Derbyshire
From £25/hr·Average £37/hr
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Driving Schools in Derbyshire
48 schools
AMH Driving Academy
Established in 1996, this school prioritises one-to-one tuition with no car sharing, and welcomes own car lessons by request. Affordable professional instruction across a wide area including Belper, Duffield, Allestree, Ripley, Denby, Crich, and surrounding villages.Established in 1996, this school prioritises one-to-one tuition with no car sharing, and welcomes own car lessons by request. Affordable professional...
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.MINT emphasises creating courses adapted to individual needs, with instructors regularly reassessed to meet high standards. Competitive hourly rates with...
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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.
Burton on Trent
6,682 tests takenDerby (Alvaston)
9,260 tests takenAshfield
9,507 tests takenWatnall
636 tests takenLichfield
8,490 tests takenNottingham (Colwick)
11,849 tests takenNottingham (Chilwell)
10,561 tests takenLoughborough
5,769 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 |
| Ashfield | 49.3% | 52.9% | 43.2% | 51.2% | 9,507 |
| Watnall | 49.8% | 49.3% | 40.3% | 49.5% | 636 |
| Lichfield | 46.8% | 50.2% | 44.1% | 48.6% | 8,490 |
| Nottingham (Colwick) | 45.8% | 45.3% | 41.6% | 45.5% | 11,849 |
| Nottingham (Chilwell) | 42.9% | 44.7% | 38.7% | 43.9% | 10,561 |
| Loughborough | 43.2% | 44.1% | 33.6% | 43.7% | 5,769 |