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

Poole Driving School

Poole Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £400Save 11%
4.9(65)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
15 Bright Rd, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3DG
The Edwards Driving School

The Edwards Driving School

From £40/hr·Block bookings available
4.9(60)·85% pass rate

85% pass rate in 2020, significantly above the local test centre average of 62%. Lessons at £40/hour with a relaxed, patient teaching style that treats mistakes...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
High St, Puddletown, Dorchester DT2 8RT
DV8 School of Motoring

DV8 School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £360Save 10%
4.9(29)

£40/hour (£39 for students) or £360 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £80. Over 30 years' experience teaching all ages and personalities, this school...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
15 Dolphin Pl, Barton on Sea, New Milton BH25 7DR
Christchurch Automatic Driving School

Christchurch Automatic Driving School

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £350Save 7%
3.7(3)

Institute of Advanced Motorists accredited instructors with over 20 years' experience, specialising in automatic driving lessons and motorway confidence. £37.50...

AutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
10 Sydney Rd, Christchurch BH23 2HX
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
J W Driving School

J W Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £730

14 years' experience with excellent knowledge of local test routes and a patient teaching style. Flexible lesson lengths from 1 hour to 2 hours at £40-£75 per...

ManualIntensive
The Old Forge, Tincleton, Dorchester DT2 8QP
Pebbles School of Motoring

Pebbles School of Motoring

Block bookings available
5.0(265)

Family-run school focused on building safe, confident drivers beyond test standard. Free theory test revision access through Driving Test Success, plus a...

ManualAutomaticTest car available
22 Treeside, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 4PF
Vehicle Learning Drivers

Vehicle Learning Drivers

10hrs for £400
5.0(179)

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...

ManualAutomatic
372 Ashley Rd, Bournemouth, Poole BH14 9DQ
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
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
Manor Park Driving School

Manor Park Driving School

5.0(81)·97% pass rate

97% first-time pass rate since 2006, with instructor Julie holding Grade A status and advanced driving qualifications. Comprehensive course range from beginner...

ManualFemale Instructors
Manor Park, 6 Kingsbere Cres, Dorchester DT1 2DY
Wheels Driving School

Wheels Driving School

5.0(74)

Specialising in nervous and anxious learners, Wheels provides free access to 'Confident Drivers', an online toolkit featuring relaxation techniques,...

Manual
Methuen Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8ND
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
Lottie's Driving School

Lottie's Driving School

5.0(3)

Instructor with a background in education and mentoring young people with additional needs, bringing skills in building confidence and resilience to driving...

ManualFemale Instructors
5 Ash Tree Cl, Puddletown, Dorchester DT2 8UZ
readytodrive.co.uk

readytodrive.co.uk

5.0(2)

Founded in 2023 by Paul Martin Wallis, who brings 5 years of professional instruction experience including time with a national franchise and specialist calm...

Manual
9 Forest View, Walkford, Christchurch BH23 5FE
Dixon Driving

Dixon Driving

Block bookings available
4.9(27)

Over 12 years' experience with a fantastic pass rate and strong Google reviews praising patience and confidence-building. Andy specialises in anxious and...

ManualIntensive
64 Alumhurst Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 8EU
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
Coles School of Motoring

Coles School of Motoring

3.7(9)

Client-centred approach that prioritises pupil comfort and understanding over dictatorial instruction, creating a relaxed learning environment proven to develop...

Manual
24 Cranesmoor Cl, Bovington, Wareham BH20 6LQ
Passmore School of Motoring

Passmore School of Motoring

Block bookings available
1.0(2)

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...

Manual
Corscombe Cl, Weymouth DT4, UK

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%

Areas in Dorset