Driving Lessons in Grays

Grays has an excellent selection with 18 driving schools and 31 independent driving instructors, and schools hold an impressive 4.9-star average rating. Lessons average £36 per hour, and 10 schools offer automatic driving lessons. Female driving instructors are available at 6 schools, and there are 7 independent female driving instructors. Intensive courses are available at 8 schools. The nearest test centre at Tilbury has a 50.4% pass rate, with Sidcup offering a stronger 58.7% pass rate further afield.

£36
average price
18
driving schools
31
independent instructors
10
test centres

Driving lessons in Grays

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Skillup Driving School

Skillup Driving School

5(13)96% pass rate
From £37/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.

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

A&H Driving School

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.

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

Khaled's Driving School

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.

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

Top Gun School of Motoring

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £350Save £30

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.

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

Drivelink Driving School

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.

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

MY CAR

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

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.

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

Confident Driving School

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.

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

True Path Driving School

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.

Manual
5 Langton Way, Grays RM16 4PPView school
Ignite Driving School

Ignite Driving School

4.9
From £34/hr40hrs for £1240Save £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.

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

M.S Driving School

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.

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

NK Automatic Driving School

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.

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

Kosova Driving School

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.

Manual
Francisco Cl, Chafford Hundred, Grays RM16 6YDView school
PB Driving School

PB Driving School

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
24 Russell road, Grays RM17 5JXView school
Mother Teresa Driving School

Mother Teresa Driving School

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.

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

Clearways School of Motoring

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.

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

Blessed School of Motoring

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

DRIIVEY Driving School

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

TRAILER TRAINING SUFFOLK & ESSEX LTD

4.6
Manual
Cherry Tree Cl, Grays RM17 6JAView school

Jahera Abbasi

Female ADI

Roland Agboton

Saleh Ahmed

Elvis Alimehmetaj

Sherena Begum

Female ADI

Sherena Begum

Female ADI

Sheena Bluck

Female ADI

Kieron Bradley Gale

Antony Debono

Barrie Derek Joseph

Enkel Doma

Samantha Elizabeth Lee

Female ADI

Benjamin Emmery

Gary Farmer

Ben Haklaj

Ben Haxhi Selimi

Rafal J. Grabowski

Iejab Khan

Geoffrey Lockwood

Jose Martinez-vargas

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

The Grays area includes ten centres that saw 94,262 tests between 2025 and 2026, with Sidcup delivering the strongest pass rate at 58.7% where women and men both achieved that mark and automatic drivers managed 56.7%. Barking Tanner Street has the lowest at 36.3%, with women at 34.3% and men at 37.5%, and the roads around it include the A13 with constant heavy traffic, narrow residential streets near the station, and industrial estates where lorries manoeuvre. Brentwood offers a 4 week wait compared to Hornchurch's 23 weeks. The roads around Goodmayes include the A12 approaches with fast-moving lanes, the busy high street with parked cars and buses, and residential areas with speed humps.

59%

Sidcup (London)

14,318 tests taken · 18 week wait
Women58.7%
Men58.7%
Automatic56.7%
52%

Erith (London)

5,809 tests taken · 7 week wait
Women51.1%
Men52.0%
Automatic50.4%
50%

Tilbury

5,083 tests taken · 7 week wait
Women49.7%
Men50.9%
Automatic46.0%
49%

Basildon

8,359 tests taken · 5 week wait
Women50.5%
Men48.2%
Automatic45.2%
49%

Brentwood (London)

5,791 tests taken · 4 week wait
Women49.2%
Men48.1%
Automatic46.1%
47%

Mitcham (London)

15,046 tests taken · 12 week wait
Women44.5%
Men48.7%
Automatic45.4%
46%

Hornchurch (London)

8,694 tests taken · 23 week wait
Women45.2%
Men47.0%
Automatic43.4%
44%

Goodmayes (London)

21,374 tests taken · 21 week wait
Women39.1%
Men47.2%
Automatic41.5%
41%

Belvedere (London)

4,245 tests taken · 9 week wait
Women36.1%
Men43.2%
Automatic38.3%
36%

Barking (Tanner Street)

5,543 tests taken · 16 week wait
Women34.3%
Men37.5%
Automatic33.4%

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