Driving Lessons in Barnstaple
All 5 driving schools in Barnstaple hold excellent 4.9-star ratings, charging between £40 and £45 per hour. The area has 40 independent driving instructors, including 9 female driving instructors, while one school also offers female driving instructors. The local test centre shows a 51.4% pass rate according to recent DVSA data.
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Top driving schools in Barnstaple by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Stu Ward Driver Training
Cheapest manual driving school in Barnstaple.
Stu Ward Driver Training
Highest-rated manual driving school in Barnstaple.
Stu Ward Driver Training
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Barnstaple.
Driving lessons in Barnstaple
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Showing 1–20 of 45 driving schools and independent instructors in Barnstaple.
1st Miles with Giles
Manual
Qualified since 2004 with ROSPA gold advanced driver status, Giles delivers relaxed one-to-one tuition tailored to each learner's needs. Hourly lessons from £42, or save with a 10-hour block at £400; 2-hour sessions are recommended as the most productive format. Pass Plus courses also available at £340.
Stu Ward Driver Training
Manual
Husband and wife team, both Gold grade instructors and RoSPA members dedicated to first-time passes. £40/hour or £390.90 for a 10-lesson block, with Pass Plus courses at £255 and motorway lessons available. Patient, structured teaching in a calm environment suited to all ages and learning speeds.
Tarka Driver Training
Manual
Focused on first-time passes with motorway training and Pass Plus courses available. £45/hour or £420 for a 10-hour block, with motorway lessons also at £45/hour (minimum 3 hours).
Best Driver Training
Manual
Family-run school with over 30 years' experience and a track record of teaching 10,000+ students, known for supporting nervous drivers and building confidence from the first lesson. Intensive training packages start from £55 per hour, with standard hourly rates from £45 and block discounts available. Off-road practice area at HQ, door-to-door service in the Barnstaple area, and specialist support for learners with physical and mental health needs.
Simplify Driving School
Manual
Daniel Brewer
David Chapman
David Cook
Garry David Bayliss
Peter David Ewing
Paul David Greatbatch
Matthew D. Robinson
Andrew Gonet
Kevin Hazelden
Christopher Hazelden
Neil Howard Goldie
Block booking
Best block deals in Barnstaple
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Intensive courses in Barnstaple
Want to pass fast?
2 Barnstaple schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Barnstaple Test Centres and Pass Rates
Barnstaple's test centre is your only local option, and it's a solid one. It has a pass rate of 51% against the national figure of 50%, with a typical wait of about 1½ months. Automatic tests fare less well, though, with a pass rate of 42% against Britain's average automatic pass rate of 45%.
Barnstaple
5,562 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Barnstaple | 51.4% | 53.7% | 41.8% | 5,562 | 1½ months |