Driving Lessons in Brentwood
Brentwood gives you access to 11 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, including 5 female driving instructors working independently. Schools here average £48 per hour where pricing is available, with one charging £55. Four schools offer automatic driving lessons and intensive courses, while one has female driving instructors on staff. The local test centre shows a 48.5% pass rate, sitting in the middle range compared to nearby alternatives, with Hornchurch at 48.3% and Loughton at 48%.
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Driving schools and instructors in Brentwood
Smooth Pass Driver Training
Specialist in helping nervous and anxious learners pass their test, with 32 years' experience as a trainer. £55/hour or £495 for a 10-hour block. Daljit works with learners who have ADHD, ADD, PTSD, Asperger's, panic attacks, and test anxiety, designing lessons to build confidence and overcome driving fears; reviews consistently highlight his patience, adaptability, and ability to turn failed attempts into first-time passes.
iDrive Driving School
Ex-AA Driving School instructor Mike runs this school with an impressive 86% first-time pass rate, well above the national average of 49%. Lessons start at £49/hour for weekday sessions, with 10-hour blocks at £490 (£46.66/hour) and 20-hour blocks at £970 (£46.19/hour); Mike caps himself at 30 lessons weekly to ensure you get quality instruction without instructor fatigue. Two-hour lessons are recommended for faster progress, and intensive courses from £480 for 8 hours are tailored to individual needs.
Drive EBS
Specialist in nervous and anxious learners with 17 years' driving experience and a track record of first-time passes. Andrei's calm, patient approach has earned consistent five-star reviews, with students praising his ability to build confidence on roundabouts, motorway driving, and test preparation. Single lessons at £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block with priority booking.
Kims School of Motoring
Operating since 1950, this family-run school combines 70+ years of experience with Level A and B qualified instructors and a strong reputation built on word-of-mouth referrals. Intensive courses range from £650 to £1,770 (10–40 hours), with prices including the practical test fee, test guarantee, and use of their car for your test. Free pick-up available 7 days a week, plus flexible daytime, evening, and weekend scheduling.
Lazer School of Motoring
Operating for over 30 years, Lazer School of Motoring teaches in BMW 1 Series (manual) and 3 Series Compact (automatic) vehicles, making them one of the first schools in the South East to offer both transmissions in premium cars. An Advanced Instructor with 35+ years' experience leads the team, backed by special rates for students, the unemployed, and nurses, plus discounts on blocks of 10+ lessons. Pass Plus courses are available to help reduce insurance costs after passing your test.
Manuals Driving School
Family-run school with 20 years' experience prioritising safety, knowledge, enjoyment and confidence alongside test preparation. Bespoke lessons fit around your lifestyle, with intensive courses available for accelerated learning. Contact them to discuss pricing and book your personalised package.
Block booking
Best block deals in Brentwood
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £55.
Intensive courses in Brentwood
Want to pass fast?
4 Brentwood schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Brentwood Test Centres and Pass Rates
Brentwood oversees a massive 76,327 tests across 10 centres from 2024 to 2025, with Belvedere and Barking Tanner Street struggling at just 38.3% and 37.9% respectively due to heavy traffic and complex junction systems. The challenging North Circular and A13 corridors create difficult conditions, while Sidcup performs much better at 59.0% with more suburban residential streets. Women's pass rates range from 34.4% to 49.0%, men from 40.0% to 50.1%, and automatic drivers typically achieve similar rates to manual, hovering around 37-47% depending on location.
Erith (London)
4,921 tests takenTilbury
4,185 tests takenBrentwood (London)
5,485 tests takenHornchurch (London)
6,310 tests takenLoughton (London)
6,009 tests takenBasildon
4,862 tests takenChelmsford (Hanbury Road)
10,758 tests takenGoodmayes (London)
21,961 tests takenBarking (Tanner Street)
7,499 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erith (London) | 49.0% | 49.5% | 47.7% | 49.3% | 4,921 |
| Tilbury | 47.9% | 50.1% | 44.4% | 49.1% | 4,185 |
| Brentwood (London) | 48.3% | 48.6% | 44.3% | 48.5% | 5,485 |
| Hornchurch (London) | 47.3% | 49.1% | 45.5% | 48.3% | 6,310 |
| Loughton (London) | 47.6% | 48.3% | 45.7% | 48.0% | 6,009 |
| Basildon | 44.4% | 46.5% | 38.6% | 45.6% | 4,862 |
| Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) | 43.2% | 46.0% | 40.2% | 44.7% | 10,758 |
| Goodmayes (London) | 39.1% | 47.7% | 41.5% | 43.7% | 21,961 |
| Barking (Tanner Street) | 34.4% | 40.0% | 35.3% | 37.9% | 7,499 |