Driving Lessons in Christchurch

With 11 driving schools and 34 independent driving instructors, Christchurch provides extensive choice for learners across all experience levels. Schools maintain impressive 4.8-star ratings with lessons priced from £37.50-£40 per hour, while 4 schools offer automatic options and 2 provide intensive courses. Female driving instructors are available through 1 school, plus there are 8 independent female driving instructors in the area. Your practical test would likely be at Poole, which has a 48.4% pass rate.

From £37.5/hr·Average £39/hr

Christchurch's Top Picks

Best Value

Richard Gibbs Driving School

Cheapest manual driving school in Christchurch.

5.0(1 reviews)
£38/hr
Top Rated

Pebbles School of Motoring

Highest-rated manual driving school in Christchurch.

5.0(265 reviews)
Best Automatic

Pebbles School of Motoring

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Christchurch.

5.0(265 reviews)

Driving Schools in Christchurch

11 schools

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
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
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
Cats Eyes Driving School Ltd

Cats Eyes Driving School Ltd

Family-run since 1993 with ORDIT accreditation and a principal who is a Grade A instructor trainer with 34 years' international experience. The school trains...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
48 Viscount Dr, Christchurch BH23 4JN
Christchurch Driving School

Christchurch Driving School

5.0(4)
Manual
73 Everest Rd, Christchurch BH23 3AZ
Princes Driving School

Princes Driving School

10hrs for £390
4.8(126)

£40 for a 1.5-hour beginner lesson or £390 for a 10-hour block, with all instructors holding at least 10 years' experience to boost first-time pass rates....

Manual
156 Lymington Rd, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 4JY
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
Control driving school

Control driving school

5.0(11)
Manual
Dragoon Way, Christchurch BH23 2TY
Kingham's Driving School

Kingham's Driving School

4.8(53)
Manual
38 Braemar Dr, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5NS
I.C.M Driving

I.C.M Driving

Manual
54 Moorcroft Ave, Burton, Christchurch BH23 7HX

Block Booking Deals in Christchurch

5 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 10%

DV8 School of Motoring

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Save 7%

Christchurch Automatic Driving School

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Save 4%

Richard Gibbs Driving School

10hrs for £365

£36.50/hr

Princes Driving School

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Christchurch

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£37.5/hr
2 schools3.7best rated

Christchurch Test Centres and Pass Rates

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

Poole's single centre saw 9,639 tests between 2024 and 2025, achieving a 48.4% pass rate that sits close to the national average. The Dorset coastal location brings unique challenges with narrow approach roads through Canford Heath, the complex Holes Bay road system, and tourist traffic around the Quay area during summer months. Men slightly outperformed women with 50.3% compared to 46.5%, while automatic drivers achieved 42.2% success. The twin bridges over Poole Harbour and the A31/A35 junction require confident dual-carriageway skills, but the residential areas offer gentler practice conditions.

48%

Poole

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

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