Driving Lessons in Grays

Grays has 18 driving schools with lessons averaging £36 per hour and excellent 4.9-star ratings. Ten schools offer automatic driving lessons, six provide female driving instructors, and eight offer intensive courses. The area also has 40 independent driving instructors, including 8 independent female driving instructors. The nearby Tilbury test centre has a 50.4% pass rate, while Sidcup's 58.7% offers a stronger alternative if you're willing to travel slightly further.

£36
average price
18
driving schools
40
independent instructors
9
test centres

Driving lessons in Grays

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Skillup Driving School

Skillup Driving School

Automatic

5(13)96% pass rate
From £35/hr

96% first-time pass rate with a 5.0-star rating across 14 reviews, backed by instructors praised for patience and thoroughness. Flexible intensive courses start from £37/hour for 1-hour lessons up to £130 for 4-hour weekend sessions, plus use of an insured automatic test car available for your driving test.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
12 Sartoria Cl, Grays RM20 3BAView school
A&H Driving School

A&H Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

£35 per hour for 2-hour lessons, or save with block bookings from £340 for 10 hours up to £1,360 for 40 hours. This school covers motorway tuition, Pass Plus courses, and refresher lessons alongside standard learner instruction, making it a flexible option whether you're starting from scratch or building on existing skills.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Feryby Rd, Grays RM16 4SSView school
Khaled's Driving School

Khaled's Driving School

Manual and automatic

580% pass rate
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £370Save £5

An 80% pass rate instructor offering £37.50/hour lessons or 10-hour blocks at £370 and 20-hour packages at £730. Khaled's students consistently praise his patience and knowledge of test routes; one learner passed first time with just 10 lessons after struggling elsewhere. Both Ford Focus manual and Toyota Corolla Hybrid automatic cars available, with Pass Plus and motorway courses also on offer.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
47, George Crooks House, New Rd, Grays RM17 6PSView school
Top Gun School of Motoring

Top Gun School of Motoring

Manual

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £350Save £25

Competitive rates starting at £38/hour with flexible block deals from 10 to 50 hours, ranging from £350 to £1,750. One-to-one tuition tailored to each learner's needs, with intensive courses also available at £35/hour. Test lesson packages include pickup from home, pre-test preparation, and debrief for £110.

IntensiveTest car available
44 Cedar Rd, Grays RM16 4SXView school
Drivelink Driving School

Drivelink Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £38/hr

One-to-one lessons at £38/hour with pick-up and drop-off included, plus mock tests at £40/hour and test car hire for £150. Pass Plus courses also available alongside refresher lessons for returning drivers.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Southend Rd, Grays RM17 5NPView school
MY CAR

MY CAR

Manual and automatic

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £360Save £15

Single-instructor school with consistently strong testimonials praising patience and clear teaching. Lessons start at £38/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £360 and 20-hour blocks at £700, offering meaningful savings for committed learners.

61 Malthouse Dr, Grays RM17 5FGView school
Confident Driving School

Confident Driving School

Manual

5
From £35/hr

Confident Driving School focuses on nervous drivers and those seeking flexible scheduling, with lessons available six days a week at £35/hour. Both male and female instructors welcome students within a 5-mile radius, and the school's training car is available for test day use.

EveningsWeekendsFemale InstructorsTest car available
6 Rosebery Rd, Grays RM17 5YTView school
True Path Driving School

True Path Driving School

Manual

5
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

£37 per hour or £360 for a 10-hour block booking. Quick test date assistance available to help you secure your test slot faster.

5 Langton Way, Grays RM16 4PPView school
PB Driving School

PB Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
20hrs for £700

Rated 4.9/5 from 210+ reviews, PB Driving School focuses on building confident drivers through patient, structured instruction tailored to your pace. Buy 20 hours for £700 and get 2 hours free, saving £70, with flexible scheduling across mornings, evenings, and weekends. Motorway lessons, Pass Plus courses, and test car rental are also available.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
24 Russell road, Grays RM17 5JXView school
Ignite Driving School

Ignite Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £34/hr40hrs for £1,240Save £120

Established for over 15 years with a registered limited company status, this school undercuts major chains like BSM, RED, and AA with competitive pricing. £34/hour for standard lessons, or commit to larger blocks for better value: 10 hours for £330, 20 hours for £640, or a full 40-hour package at £1,240 (£31/hour). Test car hire available from £150, with no surcharges for evening or weekend lessons.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
King Edward Dr, Grays RM16 2GDView school
M.S Driving School

M.S Driving School

Automatic

4.9
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

An exceptional first-time pass rate backed by an instructor with extensive knowledge of local test routes. Two-hour lessons at £70, with block deals from £330 for 10 hours up to £1,280 for 40 hours. Calm, patient teaching suited to nervous learners.

2 Woodward Cl, Grays RM17 5RPView school
NK Automatic Driving School

NK Automatic Driving School

Automatic

4.8
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

12 years of specialist experience teaching nervous beginners in a calm, patient environment. Mr. Khan focuses on safe driving for life, not just test passes. Lessons from £35/hour with a £330/month package available, plus intensive courses and Pass Plus training on offer.

Intensive
101 Lenthall Ave, Grays RM17 5ALView school
Kosova Driving School

Kosova Driving School

Manual

5

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars across 125+ reviews, Kosova Driving School has built a strong reputation for consistent quality instruction. The school focuses on delivering reliable, professional lessons that keep learners progressing toward test day.

Francisco Cl, Chafford Hundred, Grays RM16 6YDView school
Mother Teresa Driving School

Mother Teresa Driving School

Manual

5

Expert driving lessons for teen and adult learners across all skill levels. One-on-one behind-the-wheel instruction combined with defensive driving techniques to build safe, confident drivers. Defensive driving courses also available alongside standard lesson packages.

Prospect Pl, Grays RM17 6BYView school
Clearways School of Motoring

Clearways School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.7
Block bookings available

Operating for 45 years, Clearways teaches pupils to the highest standard with structured training that delivers higher than average pass rates. Every lesson is a full hour of one-to-one tuition, not shared with other learners, and teaching is tailored to individual pace and learning style. Block bookings are available, alongside motorway lessons, refresher courses, and a 'Confident Drivers' programme designed to tackle test nerves.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
41 Wallace Rd, Grays RM17 5AYView school
Blessed School of Motoring

Blessed School of Motoring

Manual

5
Blessed School Of Motoring, The Old Courthouse, Orsett Rd, Grays RM17 5DDView school
DRIIVEY Driving School

DRIIVEY Driving School

Manual

4.9
5 Grange Rd, Grays RM17 6REView school
TRAILER TRAINING SUFFOLK & ESSEX LTD

TRAILER TRAINING SUFFOLK & ESSEX LTD

Manual

4.6
Cherry Tree Cl, Grays RM17 6JAView school

Jahera Abbasi

Female ADI

Roland Agboton

Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Grays?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£37
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£30–35
1
£35–40
10

Based on prices from 11 driving schools in Grays.

Intensive courses in Grays

Want to pass fast?

8 Grays schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Grays Test Centres and Pass Rates

With nine centres near Grays, you've got real choice, and it matters here. Barking's pass rate of 36% and Belvedere's 41% both put them in the bottom 5% of centres in Britain. Sidcup is at the other end, with a pass rate of 59%, comfortably above the 50% national average, and the best automatic pass rate nearby at 57%. Its typical wait is the longest, about 5½ months, while Basildon's is the shortest at about a month. If one of the weaker centres is your local one, a lesson or two around another centre could open up a better option.

59%

Sidcup (London)

14,318 tests taken · typical wait 5½ months
Manual pass rate60.6%
Automatic pass rate56.7%
52%

Erith (London)

5,809 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate53.0%
Automatic pass rate50.4%
50%

Tilbury

5,083 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate53.5%
Automatic pass rate46.0%
49%

Basildon

8,359 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate51.1%
Automatic pass rate45.2%
49%

Brentwood (London)

5,791 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate49.8%
Automatic pass rate46.1%
46%

Hornchurch (London)

8,694 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate48.3%
Automatic pass rate43.4%
44%

Goodmayes (London)

21,374 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate46.3%
Automatic pass rate41.5%
41%

Belvedere (London)

4,245 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate42.6%
Automatic pass rate38.3%
36%

Barking (Tanner Street)

5,543 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate38.8%
Automatic pass rate33.4%

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