Driving Lessons in Chelmsford

Chelmsford supports learners with 13 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, though school ratings average a more modest 4.1 stars. Pricing ranges from £36-£45 per hour, with 8 schools offering automatic driving lessons and female driving instructors available through 3 schools plus 4 independent options. The local test centre at Hanbury Road shows a 44.7% pass rate, while nearby alternatives like Brentwood offer slightly better odds.

From £36/hr·Average £40/hr

Chelmsford's Top Picks

Best Value

Mutlows

Cheapest manual driving school in Chelmsford.

2.0
£36/hr
Top Rated

Innov8 Driving School

Highest-rated manual driving school in Chelmsford.

5.0(25 reviews)
£40/hr
Best Automatic

Innov8 Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Chelmsford.

5.0(25 reviews)
£40/hr

Driving Schools in Chelmsford

13 schools

Abu's Driving School

Abu's Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0

High first-time pass rate with an experienced instructor specialising in manual lessons, aiming to get learners through their test in 6-8 weeks. Multi-language...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
0 Osea Way, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 6JT
SD Driving School

SD Driving School

From £38/hr
5.0

Former AA Driving School instructor with a high first-time pass rate and 100% five-star reviews. Flexible lesson lengths from 1 hour to 2 hours at £38-£76 on...

AutomaticEvenings & Weekends
Chignal Rd, Chelmsford CM1 4UN
5Day

5Day

3.0

Intensive driving courses designed to get learners test-ready in just five days, with 1:1 practical tuition and included theory training. From £1,480 all-in,...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Suite A, Ground Floor, Widford Business Centre, 33 Robjohns Rd, Chelmsford CM1 3AG
CM Driving School

CM Driving School

5.0(3)

All instructors have achieved advanced instructor status with experience spanning from 2001 onwards, offering a philosophy that extends beyond test passing to...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
24 Van Diemans Rd, Chelmsford CM2 9QQ
Mutlows

Mutlows

From £36/hr·10hrs for £299Save 17%
2.0

One of the UK's largest independently owned driving schools, founded in 1991 and now operating nearly 100 cars across East Anglia. The founder Kevin Mutlow...

ManualAutomatic
1-3 High St, Great Dunmow, Dunmow CM6 1UU
Innov8 Driving School

Innov8 Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
5.0(25)

£40/hour for manual lessons or £42/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks from £390. The standout offer is the Guaranteed Pass Scheme: pay a £500 deposit plus...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Forge View, Back Ln, Pleshey, Chelmsford CM3 1HL
Automatic Driving Lessons

Automatic Driving Lessons

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0

Automatic and manual lessons from £40–£42/hour in Romford, Essex, with 10-hour block deals at £380–£390. Specialist in last-minute test cover across Chelmsford,...

ManualAutomatic
Begonia Cl, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 6NL
Ian's Academy of Driving

Ian's Academy of Driving

5.0(4)
Manual
Oak Lodge Tye, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 6GY
Ray's Driver Training

Ray's Driver Training

3.0(6)
Manual
29 Duffield Rd, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 9RY
Supreme School of Motoring

Supreme School of Motoring

Block bookings available
5.0

Family-run school with over 50 years of combined instructor experience, teaching 1,000+ learners annually and boasting one of the highest numbers of five-star...

ManualAutomatic
21 Suffolk Rd, Maldon CM9 6AX
1st Stop Driving Tuition

1st Stop Driving Tuition

From £45/hr·10hrs for £420Save 7%
4.8

Grade A instructor Jon Rich trained by BSM and experienced with major UK driving schools, now running an independent operation that combines professional...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
5 Chuzzlewit Dr, Chelmsford CM1 4XQ
BDA Driving School

BDA Driving School

From £38/hr
2.0

Established network since 1997 with both male and female instructors covering Essex and South Suffolk. Manual lessons at £38/hour or automatic at £80 for 2-hour...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
78 Ravensbourne Dr, Chelmsford CM1 2SL
One Week Driving Course

One Week Driving Course

Manual
8 Goldberry Mead, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5WT

Block Booking Deals in Chelmsford

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

Best deal — save 17%

Mutlows

10hrs for £299

£29.90/hr

Save 7%

1st Stop Driving Tuition

10hrs for £420

£42.00/hr

Save 5%

Automatic Driving Lessons

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

Save 3%

Innov8 Driving School

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Chelmsford

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£40/hr
3 schools5.0best rated

Chelmsford Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres

Chelmsford has 2 test centres that saw 16,243 tests from 2024 to 2025, with an average pass rate of 46.6%. Brentwood (London) performs better at 48.5% compared to Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) at 44.7%. The area's mix of busy A-roads, complex roundabouts around the Army and Navy junction, and narrow residential streets in older parts of town can catch learners off guard. Women achieved 43.2% at Chelmsford and 48.3% at Brentwood, while men scored 46% and 48.6% respectively. Automatic drivers saw pass rates of 40.2% at Chelmsford and 44.3% at Brentwood.

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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