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

Superdrive Academy

5
From £41/hr10hrs for £395Save £15

£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.

AutomaticFemale Instructors
1 Berecroft, Harlow CM18 7SGView school
High Pass Driving

High Pass Driving

1
From £22/hr10hrs for £190Save £30

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
25 Great Brays, Harlow CM18 6DLView school
Road Ready Driving School

Road Ready Driving School

5
Block bookings available

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Spinning Wheel Mead, Harlow CM18 7AAView school
Trainee Driving Academy

Trainee Driving Academy

5

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Unit 34 Kiosk, 5 Harvey Centre Approach, Harlow CM20 1XPView school
EXL Driving School

EXL Driving School

4.7

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
The Road Safety Centre, Harlow CM20 2BXView school
Bell Driving School

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
36 St Michael's Cl, Harlow CM20 3QHView school
Pass Harlow Automatic Driving School

Pass Harlow Automatic Driving School

Block bookings available

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.

AutomaticIntensive
Pittmans Fld, Harlow CM20 3LDView school

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Abdul Gaffar

Austine George

Keith Greaves

Tony Ian Savill

Olivia Iorga

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Paul John Faherty

Ryan John Salsbury

Tony Johnson

Ian Kay

Aziz Kiliclar

Heidi Knight

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Philip Knudsen

Dmitrijs Larins

Block booking

Best block deals in Harlow

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.

  1. High Pass Driving

    £19010 hrs

    £19/hr£22/hr

    Save £30

  2. Superdrive Academy

    £39510 hrs

    £39.50/hr£41/hr

    Save £15

Intensive courses in Harlow

Want to pass fast?

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.

54%

Enfield (Innova Business Park)

8,412 tests taken · 20 week wait
Women52.3%
Men55.0%
Automatic50.0%
51%

Bishops Stortford

6,409 tests taken · 10 week wait
Women51.0%
Men51.6%
Automatic42.8%
47%

Loughton (London)

7,376 tests taken · 9 week wait
Women45.2%
Men48.1%
Automatic45.3%
46%

Enfield (Brancroft Way)

362 tests taken · 2 week wait
Women41.8%
Men47.7%
Automatic50.0%
40%

Chingford (London)

13,120 tests taken · 10 week wait
Women36.8%
Men41.8%
Automatic38.3%

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