Driving Lessons in Harlow
You'll find strong variety in Harlow with 7 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, where all 7 schools offer automatic driving lessons and 3 have female driving instructors on staff. Prices range from £22 to £41 per hour, with an average of £32 and a 4.1-star rating. There are 11 independent female driving instructors, and 5 schools run intensive courses. Bishops Stortford test centre leads nearby options with a 51.3% pass rate, compared to Chingford's 39.9%.
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Driving lessons in Harlow
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Superdrive Academy
£41/hour or £395 for 10 hours, with a 100% money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with any lesson. Voted best driving school in the South of England, this academy offers automatic lessons only in Harlow with both male and female instructors, plus free theory and student apps to track progress.
High Pass Driving
Known for a calm, patient teaching style that puts nervous learners at ease quickly. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £22/hour, or start with a special offer of £57 for the first 3 hours (split into two 1.5-hour lessons). Intensive courses from £250 for a 1-day 5-hour course, with practical test fees and theory test booking included.
Road Ready Driving School
Founded on a mission to support nervous drivers and those returning to the road, Road Ready specialises in automatic driving lessons and refresher tuition led by Steph, whose calm, patient approach has helped dozens of learners pass first time. The school offers a full range of services including intensive courses, motorway lessons, and Pass Plus training, with flexible scheduling and a 10-hour block booking option available. Many students highlight the female-friendly, supportive environment and deep local knowledge of test routes across Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire.
Trainee Driving Academy
Family-owned school with dedicated support for nervous and anxious learners, plus specialist disability driving instruction. Flexible scheduling, competitive pricing, and instructors trained to adapt their teaching style to individual needs; free home visits available to match you with the right instructor and course.
EXL Driving School
Local instructors across Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Sussex and Kent who know test routes and area-specific challenges inside out. Each instructor manages their own diary for flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, so you can arrange lessons directly around your availability. Contact them to discuss pricing and book your first session.
Bell Driving School
Established in 1995 with over 30 years' experience, Bell Driving School has helped thousands of learners pass their test, with 98% of pupils recommending them. Most instructors have worked with the school for over a decade, offering structured lessons tailored to individual needs. Intensive courses run from a few days to two weeks, alongside weekly lessons and refresher tuition for all ages.
Pass Harlow Automatic Driving School
Specialises in supporting anxious learners and those with learning difficulties, with a calm, patient approach tailored to individual needs. Flexible pay-as-you-go automatic lessons at £60 for 1.5 hours (off-peak weekdays) or £80 (peak weekends), plus subscription packages from £45 per 1.5-hour lesson with added benefits. Group lessons, intensive courses, and self-teaching kits also available.
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Intensive courses in Harlow
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5 Harlow schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Harlow Test Centres and Pass Rates
The roads around Chingford include narrow streets lined with parked cars and some awkward junctions near the A406, which might explain the 39.9% pass rate there despite 13,120 tests taken between 2025 and 2026. Enfield at Innova Business Park does much better at 53.9% with a 20 week wait, while Bishops Stortford hits 51.3% with just a 10 week wait. Women passed at rates between 36.8% in Chingford and 52.3% at Enfield Innova, men between 41.8% and 55%, and automatic learners ranged from 38.3% to 50%. The Harlow area saw 35,679 tests across five centres, with the new Enfield Brancroft Way site showing 46.1% from just 362 tests and a 2 week wait.
Enfield (Innova Business Park)
8,412 tests taken · 20 week waitBishops Stortford
6,409 tests taken · 10 week waitLoughton (London)
7,376 tests taken · 9 week waitEnfield (Brancroft Way)
362 tests taken · 2 week waitChingford (London)
13,120 tests taken · 10 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield (Innova Business Park) | 52.3% | 55.0% | 50.0% | 53.9% | 8,412 | 20 weeks |
| Bishops Stortford | 51.0% | 51.6% | 42.8% | 51.3% | 6,409 | 10 weeks |
| Loughton (London) | 45.2% | 48.1% | 45.3% | 47.0% | 7,376 | 9 weeks |
| Enfield (Brancroft Way) | 41.8% | 47.7% | 50.0% | 46.1% | 362 | 2 weeks |
| Chingford (London) | 36.8% | 41.8% | 38.3% | 39.9% | 13,120 | 10 weeks |