Driving Lessons in Poole

Poole's 15 driving schools achieve an outstanding 4.9-star average rating, with lessons ranging from £35 to £45 per hour. You'll find 40 independent driving instructors here too, including 13 independent female driving instructors alongside 5 schools that offer female driving instructors. The local test centre has a 48.4% pass rate, handling nearly 10,000 tests annually.

£41
average price
15
driving schools
40
independent instructors
1
test centre

Driving schools and instructors in Poole

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StreetDrive (School of Motoring)

StreetDrive (School of Motoring)

5(278)80% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £365Save £35

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Hanham Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3PXView school
Raj Driving School

Raj Driving School

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.

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

YouNique School of Motoring

5(61)
From £40/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.

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

Chilled Driving

5(56)
From £40/hr10hrs for £375Save £25

£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.

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

A-Plus Driving School

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.

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

Branksome School of Motoring

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.

Manual
24 Gladstone Rd, Poole BH12 2LYView school
YES! Driving School

YES! Driving School

5(3)
From £45/hr10hrs for £400Save £50

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.

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

Rhodes Safety

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.

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

Calm Driving

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.

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

Poole Driving School

4.9(65)
From £45/hr10hrs for £400Save £50

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
15 Bright Rd, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3DGView school
Vehicle Learning Drivers

Vehicle Learning Drivers

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.

ManualAutomatic
372 Ashley Rd, Bournemouth, Poole BH14 9DQView school
Driven By You

Driven By You

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

Parkstone Driving School

5(5)
Manual
19 Worbarrow Gardens, Poole BH12 3NZView school
John Brown Disability Driving School

John Brown Disability Driving School

5(2)
Manual
6 Park Homer Dr, Wimborne BH21 2SRView school
Auto-Drive Driving School

Auto-Drive Driving School

3.7(6)
Manual
Unnamed Road, Branksome, Poole BH12 1NAView school
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
£42
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£35–40
1
£40–45
9

Based on prices from 10 driving schools in Poole.

Intensive courses in Poole

Want to pass fast?

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

Poole Test Centres and Pass Rates

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.

48%

Poole

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

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