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

BRYANS DRIVING SCHOOL

BRYANS DRIVING SCHOOL

Manual
50 Minstead Rd, Bournemouth BH10 5JZ
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
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
Gold Driving

Gold Driving

4.9(145)
Manual
41 Chatsworth Rd, Charminster Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8SL
Passmore School of Motoring

Passmore School of Motoring

Block bookings available
1.0(2)

Over 35 years in business with a pass rate that outperforms competitors in the area. Student discounts and block booking deals available, plus Pass Plus...

Manual
Corscombe Cl, Weymouth DT4, UK
Christchurch Automatic Driving School

Christchurch Automatic Driving School

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £350Save 7%
3.7(3)

Institute of Advanced Motorists accredited instructors with over 20 years' experience, specialising in automatic driving lessons and motorway confidence. £37.50...

AutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
10 Sydney Rd, Christchurch BH23 2HX
Dixon Driving

Dixon Driving

Block bookings available
4.9(27)

Over 12 years' experience with a fantastic pass rate and strong Google reviews praising patience and confidence-building. Andy specialises in anxious and...

ManualIntensive
64 Alumhurst Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 8EU
Pebbles School of Motoring

Pebbles School of Motoring

Block bookings available
5.0(265)

Family-run school focused on building safe, confident drivers beyond test standard. Free theory test revision access through Driving Test Success, plus a...

ManualAutomaticTest car available
22 Treeside, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 4PF
readytodrive.co.uk

readytodrive.co.uk

5.0(2)

Founded in 2023 by Paul Martin Wallis, who brings 5 years of professional instruction experience including time with a national franchise and specialist calm...

Manual
9 Forest View, Walkford, Christchurch BH23 5FE
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 and Kathy's Driving School

Andy and Kathy's Driving School

4.2(9)
Manual
69 Howeth Rd, Bournemouth BH10 5DZ
Coles School of Motoring

Coles School of Motoring

3.7(9)

Client-centred approach that prioritises pupil comfort and understanding over dictatorial instruction, creating a relaxed learning environment proven to develop...

Manual
24 Cranesmoor Cl, Bovington, Wareham BH20 6LQ
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
Wheels Driving School

Wheels Driving School

5.0(74)

Specialising in nervous and anxious learners, Wheels provides free access to 'Confident Drivers', an online toolkit featuring relaxation techniques,...

Manual
Methuen Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8ND
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
Lottie's Driving School

Lottie's Driving School

5.0(3)

Instructor with a background in education and mentoring young people with additional needs, bringing skills in building confidence and resilience to driving...

ManualFemale Instructors
5 Ash Tree Cl, Puddletown, Dorchester DT2 8UZ
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
DV8 School of Motoring

DV8 School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £360Save 10%
4.9(29)

£40/hour (£39 for students) or £360 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £80. Over 30 years' experience teaching all ages and personalities, this school...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
15 Dolphin Pl, Barton on Sea, New Milton BH25 7DR

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