Driving Lessons in Saint Austell
Saint Austell's 6 driving schools charge £36-£45 per hour and average 4.5 stars, with 2 schools each offering automatic driving lessons and female driving instructors, plus intensive courses through 3 schools. Your main test centre option is Bodmin with a 46.1% pass rate, making thorough preparation particularly important given the limited alternatives in this Cornwall location. The variety of training options locally helps ensure you can find instruction that matches your specific needs.
From £36/hr·Average £40/hr
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Driving Schools in Saint Austell
6 schools
Alert Drivers Training and Development Ltd
Intensive courses tailored to your experience level, from 10 to 40 hours, with pricing from £475 for refresher courses up to £2,100 for complete beginners. All courses begin with a £95 assessment to ensure you're suited to the intensive learning environment, and theory test completion is required before booking your practical test.Intensive courses tailored to your experience level, from 10 to 40 hours, with pricing from £475 for refresher courses up to £2,100 for complete beginners. All...
Roadstar Driving School
Known for working with nervous drivers, this school uses modern air-conditioned Jeep Avengers and offers flexible pricing from £45/hour or block deals starting at £215 for 5 hours and £410 for 10 hours. The lead instructor brings extensive experience across multiple vehicle types and regions, plus a National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme licence for police-referred courses, alongside motorway training and pre-test mock tests from £75.Known for working with nervous drivers, this school uses modern air-conditioned Jeep Avengers and offers flexible pricing from £45/hour or block deals starting...
DRiVE Cornwall
Family-run school with a disability specialist (Trevor) offering fully adapted vehicles with push/pull hand controls, left foot throttle, and steering knobs for clients with physical disabilities. Angie provides standard lessons, and both instructors are experienced with neurodiverse clients and those with special educational needs. Free Theory Test Pro access and tailored training focused on individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.Family-run school with a disability specialist (Trevor) offering fully adapted vehicles with push/pull hand controls, left foot throttle, and steering knobs for...
Colin Friend Driving School
Automatic driving lessons in a dual-control vehicle with flexible scheduling to suit your pace. £40/hour, £60 for 90 minutes, or £380 for a 10-hour block; semi-intensive courses at £1,250 for 30 hours include test day preparation. Welcoming to nervous beginners and experienced learners alike.Automatic driving lessons in a dual-control vehicle with flexible scheduling to suit your pace. £40/hour, £60 for 90 minutes, or £380 for a 10-hour block;...
Orchard School of Motoring
Founded by Richard Boyle over fifteen years ago, this school runs its own instructor training academy with a rigorous 80-hour qualification course, ensuring every instructor meets strict standards before teaching. The Accelerated Learning System structures lessons with clear objectives, interactive feedback, and documented progress on every lesson sheet, eliminating aimless driving and frustration. At £39/hour with a 10-hour block deal at £370, lessons come with a 9-star guarantee covering friendliness, comfort, teaching quality, patience, and lesson structure, with full refunds if any guarantee is breached.Founded by Richard Boyle over fifteen years ago, this school runs its own instructor training academy with a rigorous 80-hour qualification course, ensuring...
Bradby's Driving School
One-to-one tuition with flexible lesson lengths (1, 1.5, or 2 hours) at £36/hour pay-as-you-go, or save with block deals from £340 for 10 hours down to £32/hour. Includes free access to Theory Test Pro and the Total Drive App for progress tracking and lesson management, plus a referral scheme offering free hours for recommending friends.One-to-one tuition with flexible lesson lengths (1, 1.5, or 2 hours) at £36/hour pay-as-you-go, or save with block deals from £340 for 10 hours down to...
Block Booking Deals in Saint Austell
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Saint Austell Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre
Bodmin handled 5,561 tests between 2024 and 2025 with a 46.1% pass rate slightly below the national average. The Cornish test routes include narrow country lanes, steep hills typical of the area, and the challenge of navigating around Bodmin's historic town centre with its tight turns and limited parking spaces. Men achieved 47.3% compared to women's 44.7%, while automatic learners managed 37.5% success, possibly struggling with the area's hilly terrain and frequent stop-start situations in the town centre.
Bodmin
5,561 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin | 44.7% | 47.3% | 37.5% | 46.1% | 5,561 |