Driving Lessons in Brentwood
Brentwood's 11 driving schools command premium pricing at £40-£55 per hour but deliver with 4.9-star ratings. Strong facilities include 4 schools with automatic driving lessons, 4 offering intensive courses, and 1 with female driving instructors, while 40 independent driving instructors add 5 more female driving instructors. Brentwood test centre achieves 48.5% pass rate, reasonably competitive with nearby options like Hornchurch (48.3%).
From £40/hr·Average £48/hr
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Driving Schools in Brentwood
11 schools
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.Family-run school with 20 years' experience prioritising safety, knowledge, enjoyment and confidence alongside test preparation. Bespoke lessons fit around your...
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.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...
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.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...
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.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...
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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.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...
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.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...
Mathers Driving School
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Brentwood Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 9 nearby test centres
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 |