Driving Lessons in East Sussex
From £37/hr·Average £42/hr
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Driving Schools in East Sussex
73 schools
ALBA Driving School
Well-established school known for a calm, relaxed teaching style that works particularly well with complete beginners and nervous learners. Instruction available in Albanian, Italian, and Greek alongside English. Pass Plus motorway courses also available to help reduce insurance costs.Well-established school known for a calm, relaxed teaching style that works particularly well with complete beginners and nervous learners. Instruction...

Mi Driving School - Automatic - Uckfield & Tunbridge Wells
90% first-time pass rate with a client-centred coaching approach that builds confidence and long-term safe driving skills. Standard lessons at £45/hour (£50 in outlying areas) or £430 for a 10-hour block, plus intensive courses ranging from £900–£3,130 depending on experience. Test day car hire available for £130, and a free lesson for every recommendation.90% first-time pass rate with a client-centred coaching approach that builds confidence and long-term safe driving skills. Standard lessons at £45/hour (£50 in...
Reid Driving
Independent instructor with 19 years' experience built on word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied learners. Friendly, laid-back teaching style that makes learning enjoyable rather than stressful, with flexible lessons tailored to individual needs. 90-minute lessons at £67 or two-hour lessons at £90, with block deals from £430 for 10 hours.Independent instructor with 19 years' experience built on word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied learners. Friendly, laid-back teaching style that makes...
Swift Driver Training Eastbourne
Grade A instructor with 26 years' experience since 2000, now back teaching after a career break and specialising in learners with difficulties who struggled with manual cars. One-to-one lessons only, no waiting lists, with structured tuition and emailed progress sheets. 1.5-hour lessons at £60 (highly recommended over single hours), test day sessions £80 for 2 hours, and motorway lessons available.Grade A instructor with 26 years' experience since 2000, now back teaching after a career break and specialising in learners with difficulties who struggled...
Countywide Driving
Countywide Driving offers hourly lessons from £39 for manual and £42 for automatic, with student discounts bringing rates down to £38.50 and £41.50 respectively. Two-hour slots are recommended to give learners more processing time and practice on varied routes, all geared towards a first-time pass. Block bookings and intensive courses from 1 day to 2 weeks are also available across a wide service area.Countywide Driving offers hourly lessons from £39 for manual and £42 for automatic, with student discounts bringing rates down to £38.50 and £41.50...

Andy Wimbs Driving School
Ideal for nervous drivers and beginners, Andy specialises in building confidence with patient, modern teaching methods and maintains a 75%+ pass rate since 2019, well above the national average. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, plus motorway lessons (£120 for up to 3 hours) and test day car hire (£85 for up to 2.5 hours). Uses the My Drive Time app to track progress, with parents able to monitor their child's development.Ideal for nervous drivers and beginners, Andy specialises in building confidence with patient, modern teaching methods and maintains a 75%+ pass rate since...
Look to Learn Driving School
British Sign Language tuition sets this school apart, making it accessible to deaf and hard of hearing learners. Standard lessons cost £40/hour, with block deals at £197.50 for 5 hours or £390 for 10 hours, plus motorway training and refresher courses available.British Sign Language tuition sets this school apart, making it accessible to deaf and hard of hearing learners. Standard lessons cost £40/hour, with block...
ACE Automatic Driving School
43 years of driving experience and a specialist in helping nervous drivers build confidence behind the wheel. Nigel teaches learners of all ages, from first-timers to those in their late 50s and 60s, creating a welcoming environment where you can focus on mastering the road rather than coordinating clutch and gears. Contact for current pricing and lesson availability.43 years of driving experience and a specialist in helping nervous drivers build confidence behind the wheel. Nigel teaches learners of all ages, from...
No Fears Driving School
£44/hour or £425 for 10 hours (£42.50/hour), with psychology-based tuition using Thought Field Therapy to reduce test nerves and anxiety. Founder Wayne Fears has instructed since 1995 and holds the highest DVSA grade; 230 of 231 reviews are five-star, with learners consistently praising his patient, personalized approach that adapts to individual learning styles. Pass Plus courses also available at £290 for 6 hours including lunch.£44/hour or £425 for 10 hours (£42.50/hour), with psychology-based tuition using Thought Field Therapy to reduce test nerves and anxiety. Founder Wayne Fears...
FrankLyDriving.uk
Instructors hold Advanced Driving qualifications and offer supported online theory test preparation alongside practical lessons. £40/hour or £365 for a 10-hour block (5 x 2-hour lessons), with Pass Plus courses also available at £295 for a full day including lunch.Instructors hold Advanced Driving qualifications and offer supported online theory test preparation alongside practical lessons. £40/hour or £365 for a 10-hour...
Brighton & Hove Automatic Driving School
Specialist automatic driving instructors with a focus on nervous and anxious learners, offering a calm, relaxed teaching environment. £45/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available to suit individual needs. All instructors are DBS checked and create tailored lesson plans using the latest coaching methods.Specialist automatic driving instructors with a focus on nervous and anxious learners, offering a calm, relaxed teaching environment. £45/hour or £430 for a...
Alisons Driving School
10 years' experience teaching in the local area with a focus on building safe, confident drivers beyond just test passes. Lessons at £38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block booked in advance, delivered in a relaxed style tailored to each learner.10 years' experience teaching in the local area with a focus on building safe, confident drivers beyond just test passes. Lessons at £38/hour or £370 for a...
NOE-L Driving School
NOE-L offers a new driver special: first 5 hours at just £30/hour, then £35/hour for full-time students or £37/hour for standard learners. Block deals provide additional savings, with 10-hour packages at £340 (students) or £360 (standard), plus refresher courses tailored for anxious, nervous, or returning drivers.NOE-L offers a new driver special: first 5 hours at just £30/hour, then £35/hour for full-time students or £37/hour for standard learners. Block deals provide...
StartnDrive
Over 21 years in Eastbourne with consistently high first-time pass rates well above the national average. Learner-centred approach gives you control over your progress, with lessons from £39/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block; new learners can book their first 2 hours for just £60.Over 21 years in Eastbourne with consistently high first-time pass rates well above the national average. Learner-centred approach gives you control over your...

Drive with Jo
A solo female instructor based in Battle offering manual lessons in a Vauxhall Corsa, with a focus on complete beginners, refresher courses, and confidence-building tuition. Fully DBS checked and known for a friendly, approachable teaching style.A solo female instructor based in Battle offering manual lessons in a Vauxhall Corsa, with a focus on complete beginners, refresher courses, and...
Lumi's Driving School
Excellent first-time pass rate with one-to-one tuition and no car sharing. Manual lessons from £48/hour or £470 for 10 hours; automatic from £50/hour or £485 for 10 hours. Complete beginners get 2 hours for £85 (manual) or £90 (automatic), plus a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.Excellent first-time pass rate with one-to-one tuition and no car sharing. Manual lessons from £48/hour or £470 for 10 hours; automatic from £50/hour or £485...
Round The Bend Driving School
A team of 16 experienced instructors with the most seasoned having 27+ years on the road, all based locally in Brighton, Hove, and Mid Sussex. £46/hour for manual lessons or £44/hour in a 10-hour block (£440), with automatic lessons at £45/hour or £43.50/hour for 10 hours (£435). Every lesson is tailored to how you learn best, and Pass Plus courses are also available.A team of 16 experienced instructors with the most seasoned having 27+ years on the road, all based locally in Brighton, Hove, and Mid Sussex. £46/hour for...
Steve's Driver Training
£40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with introductory 2-hour lessons at £75 each to ease new drivers into the car and controls. Client-centered approach focusing on safe driving for life, covering everything from clutch control and junctions to bay parking and test preparation, plus refresher courses for drivers rebuilding confidence.£40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with introductory 2-hour lessons at £75 each to ease new drivers into the car and controls. Client-centered approach...
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East Sussex Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
Burgess Hill proved the most challenging at 43.2% pass rate despite 11,191 tests taken between 2024 and 2025, while Eastbourne topped the region at 52.1%. The county's mix of coastal roads, South Downs hills, and market town centres creates varied driving conditions. Women actually performed better at Hastings (51.1% vs 47.5% for men), unusual for the region, while Eastbourne showed a more typical split (50.6% women, 53.3% men). Automatic success rates hovered around 40-47% across all three centres, with the coastal locations of Eastbourne and Hastings offering slightly more automatic-friendly conditions than Burgess Hill's challenging hill starts and narrow residential streets.
Eastbourne
5,609 tests takenHastings (Ore)
3,065 tests takenBurgess Hill
11,191 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | 50.6% | 53.3% | 46.8% | 52.1% | 5,609 |
| Hastings (Ore) | 51.1% | 47.5% | 44.7% | 49.2% | 3,065 |
| Burgess Hill | 45.1% | 41.8% | 38.6% | 43.2% | 11,191 |