Driving Lessons in Waltham Abbey
Three driving schools serve Waltham Abbey with an excellent 4.8-star average rating, and two provide automatic driving lessons. One school offers intensive courses, though female driving instructors aren't available through local schools and there are no independent driving instructors in the area. Nearby test centres show significant variation, with Enfield Innova Business Park achieving 54.1% compared to Chingford's more challenging 36.5% pass rate.
Driving Schools in Waltham Abbey
3 schools
DSA Driving School
Founded by Richie in 2003, this independent school has spent over two decades building a reputation across East London and surrounding areas. Intensive courses range from 6 to 40 hours, priced from £690 to £2,580, with free theory tuition included for all students. Instructors bring 15+ years of experience and offer flexible payment options including instalments.Founded by Richie in 2003, this independent school has spent over two decades building a reputation across East London and surrounding areas. Intensive courses...
Jerry Dymond Driving School
Patient instructor with over 20 years' experience teaching Roadcraft techniques used by police drivers, improving anticipation and forward planning beyond standard test criteria. Two-hour lessons at £64 are recommended for fastest progress to test standard, with 90-minute options at £48 and test day bookings at £80 for a 2½-hour session including pre-test briefing and debrief.Patient instructor with over 20 years' experience teaching Roadcraft techniques used by police drivers, improving anticipation and forward planning beyond...
Intensive Courses in Waltham Abbey
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Waltham Abbey Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 10 nearby test centres
Enfield Innova Business Park achieved the highest pass rate at 54.1% among eleven centres that saw 106,687 tests from 2024 to 2025. North London's challenging road network includes the busy North Circular, complex junctions around Tottenham, and the difficult one-way systems in areas like Wood Green. The contrast is stark between quieter suburban areas like Loughton (48% pass rate) and urban centres like Chingford (36.5%). Men typically passed 1-4 percentage points more often than women across these centres. Automatic drivers achieved their best results at Mill Hill (50.8%) and Enfield (50.9%), while struggling more in areas like Chingford and Barking where rates dropped to around 35%.
Enfield (Innova Business Park)
8,042 tests takenBarnet (London)
9,720 tests takenLoughton (London)
6,009 tests takenTottenham
12,178 tests takenWood Green (London)
10,797 tests takenEnfield (Brancroft Way)
188 tests takenGoodmayes (London)
21,961 tests takenWanstead (London)
8,370 tests takenBarking (Tanner Street)
7,499 tests takenChingford (London)
13,235 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield (Innova Business Park) | 52.7% | 55.1% | 50.9% | 54.1% | 8,042 |
| Barnet (London) | 48.0% | 51.2% | 48.6% | 49.9% | 9,720 |
| Loughton (London) | 47.6% | 48.3% | 45.7% | 48.0% | 6,009 |
| Tottenham | 45.4% | 49.6% | 46.0% | 47.9% | 12,178 |
| Wood Green (London) | 43.1% | 49.3% | 43.7% | 46.8% | 10,797 |
| Enfield (Brancroft Way) | 47.4% | 45.0% | 39.5% | 45.7% | 188 |
| Goodmayes (London) | 39.1% | 47.7% | 41.5% | 43.7% | 21,961 |
| Wanstead (London) | 37.3% | 42.2% | 38.8% | 40.4% | 8,370 |
| Barking (Tanner Street) | 34.4% | 40.0% | 35.3% | 37.9% | 7,499 |
| Chingford (London) | 34.0% | 38.0% | 34.6% | 36.5% | 13,235 |