Driving Lessons in Basildon

Eleven driving schools dominate Basildon's instruction options, maintaining perfect 5-star ratings and reasonable £35-£40 per hour pricing. Forty independent driving instructors add to the choice, including 7 female driving instructors, while one school offers female driving instructors. The local test centre manages a 45.6% pass rate, with slightly better options available at nearby Tilbury (49.1%) and Brentwood (48.5%).

From £35/hr·Average £37/hr

Driving Schools in Basildon

11 schools

Value Driving School

Value Driving School

From £35/hr
5.0

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...

Automatic
20 Littlethorpe, Vange, Basildon SS16 4LH
Lacey's Driving School

Lacey's Driving School

From £36/hr·Block bookings available
5.0

Independent instructor specializing in nervous learners, offering a calm, one-to-one approach where lessons are kept enjoyable rather than stressful. Daytime...

ManualTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
243 Great Knightleys, Basildon SS15 5EE
Earl Drive

Earl Drive

From £38/hr·10hrs for £370Save 3%
5.0

£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...

AutomaticIntensive
The Bryn, Basildon SS14 2NB
Hambling Driving School

Hambling Driving School

5.0

No specific pricing, credentials, or lesson details are available on this website. Contact them directly to discuss lesson rates, instructor qualifications, and...

Manual
23 Park Side, Basildon SS13 1NL
Carters Driving Tuition

Carters Driving Tuition

From £36/hr·10hrs for £320Save 11%
5.0

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,...

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
Basildon SS14 3SP
Darren Lord ADI - Driving Instructor

Darren Lord ADI - Driving Instructor

5.0

ADI instructor covering Wickford, Basildon, Billericay, Brentwood and surrounding Essex areas. Fully qualified with Pass Plus registration and Motability...

Manual
Orlando Dr, Basildon SS13 1TE
1st Wheelz Driving School

1st Wheelz Driving School

5.0
Manual
28 College, Los Angeles, Basildon SS15 6GS
Rapha Driving School

Rapha Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £350Save 13%
5.0

Patient instructor with years of experience teaching learners of all backgrounds and abilities, from complete beginners to test-ready drivers. Lessons are...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
61 kings road, Basildon SS154AQ
MNG Driving School

MNG Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
4.9

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Yew Cl, Laindon, Basildon SS15 4EU
Keen Drivers

Keen Drivers

From £35/hr·10hrs for £300Save 14%
4.9

£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'...

ManualTest car available
27 Wash Rd, Basildon SS15 4EN
Drive School of Motoring

Drive School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
4.9

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...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
171 Curling Tye, Basildon SS14 2PW

Block Booking Deals in Basildon

7 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 14%

Keen Drivers

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

Save 13%

Rapha Driving School

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Save 11%

Carters Driving Tuition

10hrs for £320

£32.00/hr

Save 3%

Drive School of Motoring

10hrs for £340

£34.00/hr

Save 3%

Earl Drive

10hrs for £370

£37.00/hr

Save 3%

MNG Driving School

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Basildon

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Basildon Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 6 nearby test centres

The 36,397 tests across six centres from 2024 to 2025 show relatively consistent performance, with most centres achieving mid to high 40% pass rates. Essex's new town road systems, with their roundabout-heavy layouts and wide dual carriageways, create predictable but sometimes intimidating conditions. Women achieve 43.2% to 48.3% while men range from 46% to 51.5%, with Southend showing the largest gender gap. Basildon's planned road network contrasts sharply with older areas like Chelmsford, where historic street patterns create tighter turns and more complex navigation challenges. Automatic pass rates consistently hover around 40-45% across all centres.

49%

Tilbury

4,185 tests taken
Women47.9%
Men50.1%
Automatic44.4%
49%

Brentwood (London)

5,485 tests taken
Women48.3%
Men48.6%
Automatic44.3%
48%

Hornchurch (London)

6,310 tests taken
Women47.3%
Men49.1%
Automatic45.5%
48%

Southend-on-Sea

4,797 tests taken
Women44.7%
Men51.5%
Automatic40.3%
46%

Basildon

4,862 tests taken
Women44.4%
Men46.5%
Automatic38.6%
45%

Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)

10,758 tests taken
Women43.2%
Men46.0%
Automatic40.2%

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