Driving Lessons in Dorset

From £34/hr·Average £41/hr·Automatic from £43/hr

Dorset's Top Picks

Best Value

Learn Driving Bournemouth

Cheapest manual driving school in Dorset.

£34/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

StreetDrive (School of Motoring)

The highest-rated manual driving school in Dorset, and the top-rated with female instructors.

5.0(278 reviews)
£40/hr
Best Automatic

StreetDrive (School of Motoring)

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Dorset.

5.0(278 reviews)
£40/hr

Driving Schools in Dorset

53 schools

The DriveAll Driver Training Co

The DriveAll Driver Training Co

From £40/hr·10hrs for £400
5.0(7)

Specialists in nervous and anxious learners, with experience supporting neurodiversity, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. Lessons from £40/hour in a Mercedes-Benz...

Automatic
88 Alyth Rd, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7HE
County Driver Training

County Driver Training

From £55/hr·10hrs for £500Save 9%
5.0(4)·98% pass rate

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...

Automatic
40 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Independent Driving School

Independent Driving School

5.0(128)

Known for turning around nervous and struggling learners, with instructors like Matt specialising in confidence-building through visual learning techniques and...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Speaks British Sign Language
104 Church Rd, Ferndown BH22 9EX
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
YouNique School of Motoring

YouNique School of Motoring

From £40/hr
5.0(61)

Independent instructor offering relaxed, one-to-one lessons with a personal touch that larger franchises don't provide. Particularly welcoming to nervous...

ManualTest car available
162A Springdale Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3QN
Parkstone Driving School

Parkstone Driving School

5.0(5)
Manual
19 Worbarrow Gardens, Poole BH12 3NZ
Select 1st Driving School

Select 1st Driving School

5.0(72)

A gallery of recent test passes showcases the school's track record with learners across all experience levels. While specific pricing and instructor details...

Manual
Keepers Cottage, Bovington, Wareham BH20 6NX
Christchurch Driving School

Christchurch Driving School

5.0(4)
Manual
73 Everest Rd, Christchurch BH23 3AZ
Rhodes Safety

Rhodes Safety

From £40/hr·20hrs for £740Save 8%
5.0(1)

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...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
179 Goldfinch Rd, Poole BH17 7TB
Learn Driving Bournemouth

Learn Driving Bournemouth

From £34/hr

£34/hour for regular lessons or £32/hour for intensive courses, with motorway training at £320 for 3-hour sessions once you've passed your test. The school...

ManualIntensive
10 Shawford Gardens, Bournemouth BH8 0PE
Leo's Driving School

Leo's Driving School

5.0(145)

Instructor with 9+ years at BSM and qualifications from Instructor College in Stockport brings personalized, safety-focused lessons to learners in the area....

Manual
Speaks Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
83 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8UE
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
Pass With Andrew Driving School

Pass With Andrew Driving School

4.8(27)

Grade A instructor with a proven track record of high first-time pass rates and local test route knowledge to help you avoid common pitfalls on test day....

ManualIntensiveTest car available
72 Redhill Dr, Bournemouth BH10 6AN
Driven By You

Driven By You

5.0(6)
Manual
Whitecliff Rd, Poole BH14 8DU
One Stop Intensives

One Stop Intensives

Specialist in intensive driving courses designed for learners who want structured, focused learning over a short period. Highly rated on Trustpilot, they...

ManualIntensive
Wilson House, 2 Lorne Park Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1JN
John Brown Disability Driving School

John Brown Disability Driving School

5.0(2)
Manual
6 Park Homer Dr, Wimborne BH21 2SR
Calm Driving

Calm Driving

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
4.9(94)

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...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
6 Warburton Rd, Poole BH17 8SF
A-Plus Driving School

A-Plus Driving School

From £42.5/hr·10hrs for £415Save 2%
5.0(7)

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...

ManualIntensive
41 Jolliffe Rd, Poole BH15 2EZ
Blue Fox Driving Academy

Blue Fox Driving Academy

From £42/hr·10hrs for £399Save 5%
5.0(80)

Known for a calm, patient approach that specialises in nervous drivers, Luke delivers lessons focused on understanding the 'why' behind safe driving decisions...

ManualIntensive
Roslin Rd, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7JB
Pass with Flying Colours

Pass with Flying Colours

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
4.9(119)

£40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with flexible lesson lengths from 1.5 to 2 hours available. Family-run school established in 1999 with multiple...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
117 Stourvale Rd, Bournemouth BH6 5HD

Block Booking Deals in Dorset

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

Best deal — save 10%

DV8 School of Motoring

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Save 9%

Branksome School of Motoring

10hrs for £320

£32.00/hr

Save 9%

StreetDrive (School of Motoring)

10hrs for £365

£36.50/hr

Save 7%

Christchurch Automatic Driving School

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Save 7%

Rhodes Safety

20hrs for £740

£37.00/hr

Save 4%

Richard Gibbs Driving School

10hrs for £365

£36.50/hr

Intensive Courses in Dorset

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£40/hr
19 schools5.0best rated

Dorset Test Centres and Pass Rates

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

Poole processed 9,639 tests from 2024 to 2025 with a 48.4% pass rate that matches the national average. The coastal town's roads include challenging elements like the busy Holes Bay Road, narrow streets around the historic quay area, and tourist traffic during summer months that can make driving unpredictable. Men achieved a 50.3% pass rate compared to women's 46.5%, while automatic learners had 42.2% success.

48%

Poole

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

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