Driving Lessons in Basildon
With 11 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, Basildon offers plenty of choice at an average £37 per hour from schools. Seven independent driving instructors are female, and one school offers female driving instructors. The local test centre sits at a 49.1% pass rate, slightly ahead of nearby Hornchurch at 46.3% and Brentwood at 48.5%.
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- driving schools
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- independent instructors
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- test centres
Driving lessons in Basildon
11 driving schools and 40 independent instructors.
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Showing 1–20 of 51 driving schools and independent instructors in Basildon.
Value Driving School
Automatic
Steve's friendly, confidence-focused approach has earned him five-star reviews, including a first-time pass with just 2 minors on automatic lessons. Lessons start from £35 per hour, making this an affordable option for learners across the area.
Lacey's Driving School
Manual
Independent instructor specializing in nervous learners, offering a calm, one-to-one approach where lessons are kept enjoyable rather than stressful. Daytime lessons at £36/hour, evenings £38/hour, and Saturdays £42/hour, with two-hour lessons available and mock tests to build confidence before your test. You'll take your practical test in the same car you trained in.
Earl Drive
Automatic
£38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses ranging from 20 to 50 hours (£800–£2,000). All intensive courses include full mock tests on actual local driving test routes and begin with a professional assessment to create a tailored training plan.
Carters Driving Tuition
Manual
Manual lessons from £36/hour or 10 hours for £320 with Michelle Carter, a fully qualified ADI with over 10 years' experience teaching in Basildon, Pitsea, Corringham, Stanford Le Hope and Canvey Island. Female instructor offering tailored lessons, theory support, intensive test preparation, and motorway training for provisional licence holders.
Rapha Driving School
Manual
Patient instructor with years of experience teaching learners of all backgrounds and abilities, from complete beginners to test-ready drivers. Lessons are 2-hour minimum sessions at £40/hour, with block deals starting at £350 for 10 hours (Starter package) up to £1,320 for 40 hours (Test Ready package). Early morning, daytime, and evening slots available throughout the week.
MNG Driving School
Manual and automatic
Intensive course specialists offering packages from 8 to 50 hours, with a 2-hour assessment lesson at £90 to determine the right fit for your needs. Standard lessons are £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour introductory block, with motorway and Pass Plus courses also available. Operating 7 days a week across Essex and East London, they focus on automatic driving lessons and refresher courses for returning drivers.
Keen Drivers
Manual
£35/hour or £300 for your first 10 hours, plus £75 to use the school's Mini for your test including a pre-test lesson. Grade A instructor with 10 years' experience helping hundreds of students pass, offering Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.
Drive School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Owner Colin has run this school for over 20 years with a commitment to quality that sets it apart: all instructors train through the school's own 80-hour academy before teaching students, and every lesson follows a structured Accelerated Learning System designed to cut learning time and costs. £35/hour for manual (minimum 2 hours at £70) or £36/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £340 (manual) or £350 (automatic). If you're not satisfied with your instructor's approach, friendliness, patience, or tuition quality, the school refunds your lesson fee.
Hambling Driving School
Manual
No specific pricing, credentials, or lesson details are available on this website. Contact them directly to discuss lesson rates, instructor qualifications, and whether they offer automatic or manual lessons in your area.
Darren Lord ADI - Driving Instructor
Manual
ADI instructor covering Wickford, Basildon, Billericay, Brentwood and surrounding Essex areas. Fully qualified with Pass Plus registration and Motability instructor credentials, though specific pricing and lesson types aren't detailed on the Facebook page.
1st Wheelz Driving School
Manual
Philip Acquaye-mensah
Paul Alan Jenkins
Simon Blackburn
John Blay Fletcher
Lucian Burghiu
Block booking
Best block deals in Basildon
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £50.
How much do driving lessons cost in Basildon?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 8 driving schools in Basildon.
Intensive courses in Basildon
Want to pass fast?
3 Basildon schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Basildon Test Centres and Pass Rates
There's not much between the centres around Basildon, which makes the wait matter more. Tilbury has the highest pass rate at 50%, level with the national pass rate, and Basildon is close behind at 49%. Even the lowest, Hornchurch at 46% and Southend-on-Sea at 47%, aren't far below average. Basildon also has the shortest typical wait, about a month, while Hornchurch's is about 5 months. Brentwood has the best automatic pass rate, at 46%. Learning locally and testing at Basildon looks like the sensible choice.
Tilbury
5,083 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthBasildon
8,359 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthBrentwood (London)
5,791 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthSouthend-on-Sea
7,526 tests taken · typical wait 4 monthsHornchurch (London)
8,694 tests taken · typical wait 5 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Tilbury | 50.4% | 53.5% | 46.0% | 5,083 | 1 month |
| Basildon | 49.1% | 51.1% | 45.2% | 8,359 | 1 month |
| Brentwood (London) | 48.5% | 49.8% | 46.1% | 5,791 | 1 month |
| Southend-on-Sea | 47.0% | 49.5% | 41.0% | 7,526 | 4 months |
| Hornchurch (London) | 46.3% | 48.3% | 43.4% | 8,694 | 5 months |