Driving Lessons in Poole
Quality instruction is readily available in Poole through 11 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors with excellent 4.9-star school ratings. School pricing ranges £35-£45 per hour, with 4 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 3 providing female driving instructors. Among independent options, there are 13 female driving instructors available. The local Poole test centre maintains a reasonable 48.4% pass rate for practical tests.
From £35/hr·Average £41/hr
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Driving Schools in Poole
15 schools
Raj Driving School
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 advanced lessons at £80. Instructor Raj brings a calm, patient approach to personalized tuition, tailoring each lesson to your individual pace and learning style. Intensive courses available for those needing to progress quickly.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...
StreetDrive (School of Motoring)
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 10-hour block (five 2-hour sessions), with semi-intensive courses from £400 for 8 hours. Test day instruction including use of the school car costs £80 for 2 hours.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...
YES! Driving School
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 £45, with 2-hour lessons at £80 and a 10-hour block (five 2-hour sessions) for £400; daytime weekday discounts available at instructor discretion. Unique last-minute lesson option at just £25 after a 2-hour induction, plus free Theory Test Pro access for all learners.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...
Chilled Driving
£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 and choose what skills to work on, with pick-up and drop-off from home, work, or college. Every student gets a Progress Record Chart to track improvement, and a no-questions refund is offered if you're not satisfied with your first lesson.£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...
YouNique School of Motoring
Independent instructor offering relaxed, one-to-one lessons with a personal touch that larger franchises don't provide. Particularly welcoming to nervous drivers. £40/hour for pay-as-you-go lessons, or £55 for 1.5 hours and £75 for 2-hour sessions; test car hire from £80 for 2 hours.Independent instructor offering relaxed, one-to-one lessons with a personal touch that larger franchises don't provide. Particularly welcoming to nervous...
Rhodes Safety
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 deliver strong value: £37 per hour for 20 hours, £39 per hour for 10 hours, or £40 for pay-as-you-go lessons; a minimum of 2 hours per lesson applies.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...
Calm Driving
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 2-hour lessons at £80. Female instructors available, plus Pass Plus courses and an interactive learning app to help you take control of your progress.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...
A-Plus Driving School
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 block booking, with intensive courses available from 3 full days. Pass Plus courses also available at £300.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...
Vehicle Learning Drivers
Every instructor holds advanced qualifications such as IAM, RoSPA, or DIA, setting a standard rarely seen in learner driver training. Ten-hour block deals at £400 for manual or £450 for automatic (pay for 9 hours), plus theory lessons and Pass Plus courses at £300 for 6 hours. Lessons focus on building safe, confident drivers through calm, methodical instruction in real traffic conditions.Every instructor holds advanced qualifications such as IAM, RoSPA, or DIA, setting a standard rarely seen in learner driver training. Ten-hour block deals at...
Branksome School of Motoring
Established in 1979 with over 45 years of teaching experience, this school specialises in creating a relaxed learning environment for all learners, including nervous drivers. Lessons are £35 per hour with a 10-hour block deal at £320, plus Pass Plus courses available.Established in 1979 with over 45 years of teaching experience, this school specialises in creating a relaxed learning environment for all learners, including...
Poole Driving School
Operating since 2004 with a focus on flexible, individually tailored tuition. £45/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with test day car use at £100. Mix weekly two-hour lessons with intensive courses, or choose either approach depending on your schedule and learning style.Operating since 2004 with a focus on flexible, individually tailored tuition. £45/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with test day car use at £100. Mix weekly...
Block Booking Deals in Poole
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Poole Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre
48.4% of learners passed at Poole's single centre from 9,639 tests between 2024 and 2025, slightly below the national average. The Dorset location brings unique challenges with its complex harbor-side road system, busy summer tourist traffic, and the notorious Poole bridge area. Men achieved 50.3% compared to women's 46.5%. Automatic learners managed 42.2%, suggesting the frequent stop-start traffic around the quay areas and twin roundabouts favor clutch control. Poole's mix of narrow historic streets and modern dual carriageway sections toward Bournemouth creates varied test conditions that demand adaptable driving skills.
Poole
9,639 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole | 46.5% | 50.3% | 42.2% | 48.4% | 9,639 |