Driving Lessons in Wadhurst
Two driving schools serve Wadhurst, both with 5-star ratings. Your nearest test centres are in Kent, with Ashford at a 46.2% pass rate and Folkestone at 42.4%.
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Driving schools and instructors in Wadhurst

crossroads driving school
A local school with a strong gallery of successful students and positive testimonials from learners who've passed their tests. Expert instructors provide theory test support and practical test planning, with all lesson progress tracked through the Total Drive app for transparency and convenience.

Alex's School of Motoring
Wadhurst Test Centres and Pass Rates
Wadhurst learners have two test centres to choose from, with 7,874 tests taken between 2024 and 2025. Ashford in Kent offers the better chance at 52% pass rate compared to Folkestone's 45.4%. The Ashford area features plenty of dual carriageways and larger roundabouts that can challenge new drivers, while Folkestone's coastal location means dealing with busy tourist traffic and steep hills leading down to the seafront. Women passed at 51.8% and men at 52.3% at Ashford, while Folkestone saw 46.1% for women and 44.8% for men. Automatic drivers achieved 49.8% at Ashford but only 36% at Folkestone.
Ashford (Kent)
5,475 tests taken · 6 week waitFolkestone
7,818 tests taken · 8 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
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| Ashford (Kent) | 46.9% | 45.7% | 42.1% | 46.2% | 5,475 | 6 weeks |
| Folkestone | 45.4% | 40.5% | 34.3% | 42.4% | 7,818 | 8 weeks |