Driving Lessons in Brentwood
Brentwood has 11 driving schools with an excellent 4.9-star average and 40 independent driving instructors, with lessons ranging from £36 to £55 per hour (averaging £45). Four schools provide automatic driving lessons, one offers female driving instructors, and there are 5 independent female driving instructors. The local Brentwood test centre shows a 48.5% pass rate, though nearby Goodmayes is notably tougher at 43.7% while Erith reaches 51.6%.
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Showing 1–20 of 51 driving schools and independent instructors in Brentwood.
Smooth Pass Driver Training
Automatic
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.
Kims School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
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.
iDrive Driving School
Manual
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
Automatic
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.
Lazer School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
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
Manual
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.
Jamie's Driving School
Manual
Chloe's Driving School
Manual
Driving Success
Manual
Andy Sterne - Driving School
Manual
Mathers Driving School
Manual
David Alexander Mackie
John Anthony Cagehin
Michael Barker
Jamie Blackwood
James Charles Duncan
Stephen Frampton
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Intensive courses in Brentwood
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4 Brentwood schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Brentwood Test Centres and Pass Rates
Most centres near Brentwood land close to the 50% average across Great Britain. Erith does best at 52%, with Tilbury level with average on 50% and Basildon just under at 49%. Erith's automatic pass rate of 50% is also the strongest nearby, ahead of the national automatic pass rate of 45%. Barking is the clear exception: its pass rate of 36% ranks among the lowest 5% of the 303 centres in the country. Basildon has the shortest wait, about a month, while Hornchurch has the longest, about 5 months.
Erith (London)
5,809 tests taken · typical wait 2 monthsTilbury
5,083 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthBasildon
8,359 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthBrentwood (London)
5,791 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthLoughton (London)
7,376 tests taken · typical wait 5 monthsHornchurch (London)
8,694 tests taken · typical wait 5 monthsGoodmayes (London)
21,374 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsBarking (Tanner Street)
5,543 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Erith (London) | 51.6% | 53.0% | 50.4% | 5,809 | 2 months |
| 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 |
| Loughton (London) | 47.0% | 48.3% | 45.3% | 7,376 | 5 months |
| Hornchurch (London) | 46.3% | 48.3% | 43.4% | 8,694 | 5 months |
| Goodmayes (London) | 43.7% | 46.3% | 41.5% | 21,374 | 2½ months |
| Barking (Tanner Street) | 36.3% | 38.8% | 33.4% | 5,543 | 3½ months |