Driving Lessons in Weymouth
Weymouth's 5 driving schools work alongside 40 independent driving instructors, including 10 female independent driving instructors. School lessons cost £38 to £55 per hour with 4.2-star ratings, and 2 schools provide automatic driving lessons. Learners benefit from the exceptional Dorchester test centre, which achieves an impressive 66.7% pass rate.
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Top driving schools in Weymouth by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Driving schools and instructors in Weymouth
Andy Woodgate Driver Training
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 at £65 or £420 for a 10-hour block (£40 per hour), plus a £40 taster lesson for complete beginners. Post-test training in motorway, night, and bad weather driving is also available.
County Driver Training
Established in 2005, County Driver Training is led by Rob, a Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience and a 98% first-time pass rate. £55 per hour or £500 for a 10-hour block, backed by a money-back guarantee; the school also provides free theory test support and progress tracking via the Total Drive app.
GML Driver Training
Run by Gary and Claire, this school specialises in supporting learners with anxiety, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia and dyspraxia, using a calm and understanding approach to build confidence. At £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, they offer flexible lessons tailored to your pace, with intensive courses also available for those wanting faster progress.
Greenhorn Driving School
35 years of accident-free driving experience with a 93% first or second-time pass rate in 2025. Lessons from £38/hour on a pay-as-you-go basis, or £380 for a 10-hour block; 1.5-hour assessments also available at £60 to identify exactly how many lessons you'll need.
Passmore School of Motoring
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 courses, door-to-door service at no extra charge, and all lessons taught by experienced instructors rather than trainees.
Block booking
Best block deals in Weymouth
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £50.
Intensive courses in Weymouth
Want to pass fast?
1 Weymouth schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Weymouth Test Centres and Pass Rates
Worthing leads West Sussex with an impressive 58.8% pass rate, while Crawley struggles at just 40.1% across 4 centres handling 32,121 tests between 2024 and 2025. The coastal roads around Worthing and Chichester offer more relaxed driving conditions compared to Crawley's busy Gatwick airport approaches and complex M23 junction systems. Chichester excels with 64.2% passes on its quieter cathedral city streets. Women achieved 42.1% to 64.7% across centres, with men ranging from 38.7% to 63.8%. Automatic pass rates varied from 35.8% in Crawley to 59% in Chichester.
Dorchester
4,561 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 65.7% | 67.6% | 60.3% | 66.7% | 4,561 |