Driving Lessons in Poole

With 13 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, Poole offers plenty of choice for learners. Schools average £39 per hour and maintain an excellent 4.9-star rating. Five schools offer automatic driving lessons and intensive courses, while 4 schools offer female driving instructors and there are 13 independent female driving instructors. The local test centre has a 53.4% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data (2025-26).

£39
average price
13
driving schools
40
independent instructors
1
test centre

Driving lessons in Poole

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Showing 1–20 of 53 driving schools and independent instructors in Poole.

StreetDrive (School of Motoring)

StreetDrive (School of Motoring)

Manual and automatic

5(278)80% pass rate
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £365Save £10

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Hanham Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3PXView school
Vehicle Learning Drivers

Vehicle Learning Drivers

Manual and automatic

5(179)
10hrs for £400

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.

372 Ashley Rd, Bournemouth, Poole BH14 9DQView school
Raj Driving School

Raj Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(84)
From £40/hr

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
41 Drew Cl, Bournemouth, Poole BH12 5ESView school
YouNique School of Motoring

YouNique School of Motoring

Manual

5(61)
From £37.50/hr

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.

Test car available
162A Springdale Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3QNView school
Chilled Driving

Chilled Driving

Manual

5(56)
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £375

£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.

EveningsWeekends
6 Stacey Cl, Poole BH12 3HTView school
A-Plus Driving School

A-Plus Driving School

Manual

5(7)
From £42.50/hr10hrs for £415Save £10

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.

Intensive
41 Jolliffe Rd, Poole BH15 2EZView school
Branksome School of Motoring

Branksome School of Motoring

Manual

5(5)
From £35/hr10hrs for £320Save £30

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.

24 Gladstone Rd, Poole BH12 2LYView school
Rhodes Safety

Rhodes Safety

Manual

5(1)
From £40/hr20hrs for £740Save £60

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
179 Goldfinch Rd, Poole BH17 7TBView school
Calm Driving

Calm Driving

Manual and automatic

4.9(94)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

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.

Female Instructors
6 Warburton Rd, Poole BH17 8SFView school
Poole Driving School

Poole Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(65)
From £43.50/hr10hrs for £400Save £35

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.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
15 Bright Rd, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3DGView school

Claire Marriott

Manual

Female ADI
Driven By You

Driven By You

Manual

5(6)
Whitecliff Rd, Poole BH14 8DUView school
Parkstone Driving School

Parkstone Driving School

Manual

5(5)
19 Worbarrow Gardens, Poole BH12 3NZView school
Auto-Drive Driving School

Auto-Drive Driving School

Manual

3.7(6)
Unnamed Road, Branksome, Poole BH12 1NAView school

Laurence A Dean

Mark Andrew Robson

Michael Andrew Street

David Ashby

Paul Barrie Neale

Sean Ben Robinson

Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Poole?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£41
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£35–40
4
£40–45
5

Based on prices from 9 driving schools in Poole.

Intensive courses in Poole

Want to pass fast?

5 Poole schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Poole Test Centres and Pass Rates

Poole does a bit better than most, with a pass rate of 53% compared with the national pass rate of 50%. A typical wait for a test here is about 2 months.

53%

Poole

10,375 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate55.4%
Automatic pass rate45.1%

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