Driving Lessons in Dorset

From £34/hr·Average £41/hr·Automatic from £43/hr

Dorset's Top Picks

Best Value

Learn Driving Bournemouth

Cheapest manual driving school in Dorset.

£34/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

StreetDrive (School of Motoring)

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

5.0(278 reviews)
£40/hr
Best Automatic

StreetDrive (School of Motoring)

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Dorset.

5.0(278 reviews)
£40/hr

Driving Schools in Dorset

53 schools

StreetDrive (School of Motoring)

StreetDrive (School of Motoring)

From £40/hr·10hrs for £365Save 9%
5.0(278)·80% pass rate

Ranked 2nd nationally for intensive driving courses with 1,074 FreeIndex reviews and an 80% first-time pass rate. £40/hour for standard lessons, or £365 for a...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Hanham Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3PX
Andy Woodgate Driver Training

Andy Woodgate Driver Training

From £43.33/hr·10hrs for £420Save 3%
5.0(144)

Gets you driving from lesson one rather than sitting parked at the roadside, with a focus on defensive driving skills and confidence-building. 1.5-hour lessons...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
10 Shortlands Rd, Weymouth DT3 5NE
Elegent Driving Academy

Elegent Driving Academy

From £40/hr·20hrs for £800
5.0(103)

International driving experience across Australia, The Netherlands, Nigeria and France sets this instructor apart, with particular strength in helping...

AutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
2 Northcote Rd, Bournemouth BH1 4SG
Raj Driving School

Raj Driving School

From £40/hr
5.0(84)

Raj Driving School offers flexible lesson formats starting from £40/hour for standard lessons, with 1.5-hour confidence-building sessions at £60 and 2-hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
41 Drew Cl, Bournemouth, Poole BH12 5ES
Blue Fox Driving Academy

Blue Fox Driving Academy

From £42/hr·10hrs for £399Save 5%
5.0(80)

Known for a calm, patient approach that specialises in nervous drivers, Luke delivers lessons focused on understanding the 'why' behind safe driving decisions...

ManualIntensive
Roslin Rd, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7JB
YouNique School of Motoring

YouNique School of Motoring

From £40/hr
5.0(61)

Independent instructor offering relaxed, one-to-one lessons with a personal touch that larger franchises don't provide. Particularly welcoming to nervous...

ManualTest car available
162A Springdale Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3QN
Chilled Driving

Chilled Driving

From £40/hr·10hrs for £375Save 6%
5.0(56)

£40/hour or £375 for 10 hours, with flexible 1.5 and 2-hour lesson options available. Grade A instructor using Client Centred Learning, where you set the pace...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
6 Stacey Cl, Poole BH12 3HT
Safe Drivers Driving School

Safe Drivers Driving School

From £50/hr·10hrs for £475Save 5%
5.0(11)

Established in 2022, Mushtaq brings a calm, patient teaching style focused on building confidence from day one. At £50/hour or £475 for a 10-hour block, lessons...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
25 Tedder Rd, Bournemouth BH11 8BT
The DriveAll Driver Training Co

The DriveAll Driver Training Co

From £40/hr·10hrs for £400
5.0(7)

Specialists in nervous and anxious learners, with experience supporting neurodiversity, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. Lessons from £40/hour in a Mercedes-Benz...

Automatic
88 Alyth Rd, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7HE
A-Plus Driving School

A-Plus Driving School

From £42.5/hr·10hrs for £415Save 2%
5.0(7)

Known for excellent pass rates and a methodical teaching approach that helps nervous learners build confidence quickly. £42.50 per hour or £415 for a 10-hour...

ManualIntensive
41 Jolliffe Rd, Poole BH15 2EZ
Branksome School of Motoring

Branksome School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £320Save 9%
5.0(5)

Established in 1979 with over 45 years of teaching experience, this school specialises in creating a relaxed learning environment for all learners, including...

Manual
24 Gladstone Rd, Poole BH12 2LY
County Driver Training

County Driver Training

From £55/hr·10hrs for £500Save 9%
5.0(4)·98% pass rate

Established in 2005, County Driver Training is led by Rob, a Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience and a 98% first-time pass rate. £55 per hour or...

Automatic
40 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Talbot School of Motoring

Talbot School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(3)

Over 20 years' experience with a patient, friendly approach that consistently earns five-star reviews; students praise the relaxed atmosphere and first-time...

ManualIntensive
18 Priestley Rd, Bournemouth BH10 4AS
GML Driver Training

GML Driver Training

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(3)

Run by Gary and Claire, this school specialises in supporting learners with anxiety, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia and dyspraxia, using a calm and understanding approach...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
2 Firecrest Cl, Weymouth DT3 5RY
YES! Driving School

YES! Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £400Save 11%
5.0(3)

Money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with a lesson, plus free video recording included in every session to review your progress. Standard hourly rate is...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
79 Cutlers Pl, Wimborne BH21 2HX
Rhodes Safety

Rhodes Safety

From £40/hr·20hrs for £740Save 8%
5.0(1)

Grade A instructor offering one-to-one lessons seven days a week with a focus on building confidence, from nervous beginners to test-ready. Prepaid block deals...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
179 Goldfinch Rd, Poole BH17 7TB
Greenhorn Driving School

Greenhorn Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £380
5.0(1)·93% pass rate

35 years of accident-free driving experience with a 93% first or second-time pass rate in 2025. Lessons from £38/hour on a pay-as-you-go basis, or £380 for a...

Manual
28 Chapelhay St, Weymouth DT4 8JJ
Richard Gibbs Driving School

Richard Gibbs Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £365Save 4%
5.0(1)·70% pass rate

Grade A instructor with a 70% first-time pass rate and 20 years' experience since 2005. Lessons from £38/hour or £365 for a 10-hour block, with a 12-hour...

Manual
2, St Georges Court, 68 Lymington Rd, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 4JP
Pass with Flying Colours

Pass with Flying Colours

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
4.9(119)

£40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with flexible lesson lengths from 1.5 to 2 hours available. Family-run school established in 1999 with multiple...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
117 Stourvale Rd, Bournemouth BH6 5HD
Calm Driving

Calm Driving

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
4.9(94)

23 years' experience specialising in nervous drivers with a calm, caring approach that builds confidence on the road. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
6 Warburton Rd, Poole BH17 8SF

Block Booking Deals in Dorset

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

Best deal - save 10%

DV8 School of Motoring

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Save 9%

Branksome School of Motoring

10hrs for £320

£32.00/hr

Save 9%

StreetDrive (School of Motoring)

10hrs for £365

£36.50/hr

Save 7%

Christchurch Automatic Driving School

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Save 7%

Rhodes Safety

20hrs for £740

£37.00/hr

Save 4%

Richard Gibbs Driving School

10hrs for £365

£36.50/hr

Intensive Courses in Dorset

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£40/hr
19 schools5.0best rated

Dorset Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre

Poole processed 9,639 tests from 2024 to 2025 with a 48.4% pass rate that matches the national average. The coastal town's roads include challenging elements like the busy Holes Bay Road, narrow streets around the historic quay area, and tourist traffic during summer months that can make driving unpredictable. Men achieved a 50.3% pass rate compared to women's 46.5%, while automatic learners had 42.2% success.

48%

Poole

9,639 tests taken
Women46.5%
Men50.3%
Automatic42.2%

Areas in Dorset