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

Greenhorn Driving School

Greenhorn Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £380
5.0(1)·93% pass rate

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...

Manual
28 Chapelhay St, Weymouth DT4 8JJ
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
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
Auto-Drive Driving School

Auto-Drive Driving School

3.7(6)
Manual
Unnamed Road, Branksome, Poole BH12 1NA
Branksome School of Motoring

Branksome School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £320Save 9%
5.0(5)

Established in 1979 with over 45 years of teaching experience, this school specialises in creating a relaxed learning environment for all learners, including...

Manual
24 Gladstone Rd, Poole BH12 2LY
Richard Gibbs Driving School

Richard Gibbs Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £365Save 4%
5.0(1)·70% pass rate

Grade A instructor with a 70% first-time pass rate and 20 years' experience since 2005. Lessons from £38/hour or £365 for a 10-hour block, with a 12-hour...

Manual
2, St Georges Court, 68 Lymington Rd, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 4JP
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
Control driving school

Control driving school

5.0(11)
Manual
Dragoon Way, Christchurch BH23 2TY
Kingham's Driving School

Kingham's Driving School

4.8(53)
Manual
38 Braemar Dr, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5NS
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
I.C.M Driving

I.C.M Driving

Manual
54 Moorcroft Ave, Burton, Christchurch BH23 7HX
Safe Drivers Driving School

Safe Drivers Driving School

From £50/hr·10hrs for £475Save 5%
5.0(11)

Established in 2022, Mushtaq brings a calm, patient teaching style focused on building confidence from day one. At £50/hour or £475 for a 10-hour block, lessons...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
25 Tedder Rd, Bournemouth BH11 8BT
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

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