Driving Lessons in Harwich
Two driving schools serve Harwich, both achieving 5-star ratings, with one offering female driving instructors and one running intensive courses. No independent driving instructors are currently listed for the area. Learners can test at nearby centres including Ipswich, which has an exceptional 62.3% pass rate, or Clacton-on-Sea at 48.2%.
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Driving lessons in Harwich
2 driving schools and 0 independent instructors.
Showing 1–2 of 2 driving schools.
Peter Tedder School of Motoring
One of the longest-serving instructors in the area since 1999, Peter Tedder teaches in a relaxed, modern style with a focus on nervous pupils and excellent pass rates. Block bookings of 10 hours come with discounts, and lessons take place in a modern Mini Cooper. Pass Plus courses and refresher training are also available.
The Driving Therapist
Instructor with 20 years' experience and specialist qualifications in anxiety management, NLP, and advanced driving (IAM Roadsmart Masters with Distinction). Combines professional instruction with therapeutic support, particularly suited to nervous and anxious learners, those with SEND, and drivers returning after a break. One student passed with zero minors after 10 years of driving phobia and 20+ previous instructors.
Intensive courses in Harwich
Want to pass fast?
1 Harwich schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Harwich Test Centres and Pass Rates
Ipswich stands out with a 62.3% pass rate and just an 8 week wait, making it the clear choice if you're in the Harwich area. The roads around Ipswich include a good mix of residential areas and busier routes towards the A14, giving you varied practice without being overwhelming. Colchester sits at 50.6% with a 12 week wait and Clacton-on-Sea at 48.2% with 14 weeks. Women passed at rates between 49.4% and 62.5%, men between 46.8% and 62.2%, and automatic learners ranged from 43.5% at Colchester to 56.4% at Ipswich. The three centres handled 24,062 tests between 2025 and 2026.
Ipswich
11,466 tests taken · 8 week waitColchester
7,756 tests taken · 12 week waitClacton-on-Sea
4,840 tests taken · 14 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 62.5% | 62.2% | 56.4% | 62.3% | 11,466 | 8 weeks |
| Colchester | 49.4% | 51.7% | 43.5% | 50.6% | 7,756 | 12 weeks |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 50.1% | 46.8% | 43.8% | 48.2% | 4,840 | 14 weeks |