Driving Lessons in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire's 34 driving schools and 99 independent driving instructors serve learners across the county, with lessons averaging £43 per hour. Thirteen schools offer automatic driving lessons, and four provide female driving instructors, while there are 22 independent female driving instructors. Eight schools offer intensive courses for faster progression. Test centres show Gloucester at 47.8% and Cheltenham at 43.2% according to the latest DVSA figures.
- £43
- average price
- 34
- driving schools
- 99
- independent instructors
- 2
- test centres
Top driving schools in Gloucestershire by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Kirk Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Gloucestershire.
DB Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Gloucestershire.
DB Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Gloucestershire.
KISS Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Gloucestershire.
Driving lessons in Gloucestershire
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KISS Driving School
Manual and automatic
A network of independent instructors across the south and Midlands offering both regular lessons and intensive courses. With multiple instructors available in each area, you can find someone suited to your needs, whether you're learning automatic or manual.
DB Driving School
Manual and automatic
Instructor Davian has built a strong reputation across multiple locations with consistently positive reviews highlighting his friendly approach and ability to help learners pass first time. Lessons start at £40/hour for manual training in Gloucester, with generous introductory offers including 6 hours for £200 (first-time learners) and block deals up to 40 hours with 9% discount. Multi-location coverage across Gloucestershire means flexible lesson availability to suit your schedule.
U Steer Driving School
Manual and automatic
Grade A instructor with 16 years' experience and over 370 five-star reviews, specialising in nervous and anxious drivers using a unique 'Learn-Through-Play' games-based strategy. £50/hour lessons include Total Drive App access for progress tracking, door-to-door pick-up, and personalised coaching tailored to your learning style. Particularly effective with neurodivergent students seeking a calm, supportive environment.
Taylor's Driving School
Manual and automatic
86% pass rate in 2025 with availability from February 2026. Hourly lessons from £47–£50 depending on location, or 10-hour blocks from £460–£490; intensive courses range from £1,115 (15 hours) to £3,000 (45 hours). Motorway lessons also available after passing your test.
DMW Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor with a higher than national average pass rate and many five-star reviews. Lessons at £45/hour, £65 for 90 minutes, or £85 for 2 hours, plus specialist motorway tuition at £90 for 2 hours. Uses the Total Drive app to track progress and create personalised lesson plans, helping learners pass quicker than the national average.
Phoenix Driving
Manual
Family-run school offering one-to-one lessons at £48/hour, with free online theory training included for all pupils. Particularly welcoming to nervous and older drivers, plus Pass Plus motorway lessons and refresher courses available.
AZ Driving School
Manual and automatic
Instructors with 15 years of experience offering flexible pricing from £40/hour in Gloucester (£45 in Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham) with block deals starting at £190 for 5 hours. Pass Plus courses and motorway refresher lessons also available, plus theory test preparation to support your full learning journey.
Sharon's Driving School
Manual
£40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block deal, with 15 years' experience and a reputation for excellent pass rates. Recently relocated to Gloucestershire from London, bringing advanced driving skills and local test route knowledge to help learners become safer, more confident drivers.
JSF Driving School
Manual
Family-run school with over 455 five-star reviews and a no-quibble money-back guarantee. £42 for a novice taster session, then £420 for 10-hour blocks, or intensive courses from £1040 for 20 hours including test car use. DBS-checked instructors offer patient one-to-one tuition for complete beginners through returning drivers, with Pass Plus and motorway refresher lessons also available.
Steve's Learners
Manual
A calm, patient instructor with 10 years' experience who tailors lessons to each learner's pace, whether you're a complete beginner or need confidence-building refresher tuition. £39/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available and motorway driving tuition included.
Kirk Driving School
Manual
Patient instructor with a high first-time pass rate who specializes in supporting learners with dyslexia and anxiety. At £32/hour, lessons are tailored to your pace in a relaxed atmosphere, with motorway training and refresher courses also available. Flexible pick-up and drop-off points make this a practical choice for building genuine confidence on the road.
Strive Driving School
Manual
Founded in October 2024, Strive focuses on driving as a skill for life rather than just test passing, tailoring lessons to how each learner prefers to learn. At £42/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block (saving £20), there's also a £80 taster session to trial the service first. Student reviews highlight the instructor's patient, calm approach and ability to build confidence.
Balaj Driving School
Manual and automatic
Boasting a 100% first-time pass rate, Balaj Driving School combines personalized lesson plans with experienced instructors in a supportive environment. Lessons start at £40/hour in Gloucester or £42/hour in Cheltenham, with block deals from £380 for 10 hours and intensive courses available at £2,550 (50 hours) or £2,800 depending on location.
Rebel Driving School
Automatic
Rebel Driving School specializes in automatic lessons with both male and female instructors across Cheltenham. Pricing starts from £45/hour for standard lessons, with a 10-hour block at £450, plus specialized motorway training (£210 for 3 hours) and assessment lessons (£50/hour) to evaluate your readiness for test day.
Bravo Driving School
Manual and automatic
Bravo operates across three locations with no surcharges for evening or weekend lessons, seven days a week. Standard lessons start at £40/hour in Gloucester (£42 in Stroud and Cheltenham), with 10-hour blocks at £390–£410. Intensive courses range from 15-hour Test Boosters (£725–£850) to 40-hour Start to Finish packages (£1,750–£1,995) that include theory and practical test fees plus free online theory training.
Tina's School of Motoring
Manual
Instructor since 2000 with a focus on building confidence in nervous drivers through a calm, patient approach. £45/hour or £440 for a 10-hour block, plus motorway tuition at £55/hour and Pass Plus courses from £330. Lessons available in one or two-hour sessions.
John Lowe Driving School
Manual
Established over 30 years with consistent test passes every week, this school uses client-centred coaching techniques to build confidence and prepare learners thoroughly. £45 per hour or £440 for a 10-hour block, with a Taster Pack available for brand new learners to try lessons without committing to a full block. No backseat passengers on lessons, and you can book flexible one or two-hour sessions at the end of each lesson.
Flying Pass
Manual
Students consistently praise the calm, positive teaching style and clear explanations that build confidence behind the wheel. At £40 per hour, lessons include a personal progress record book to track your development toward test readiness.
Block booking
Best block deals in Gloucestershire
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £144.
How much do driving lessons cost in Gloucestershire?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 20 driving schools in Gloucestershire.
Intensive courses in Gloucestershire
Want to pass fast?
8 Gloucestershire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Gloucestershire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Both Gloucestershire centres come in under the national pass rate of 50%. Gloucester is close, with a pass rate of 48%, while Cheltenham is further off at 43%. Automatic tests are harder still in both places, with automatic pass rates of 37% at Gloucester and 36% at Cheltenham, against a national automatic pass rate of 45%. The waits are similar too, about 3½ months at Gloucester and about 4 months at Cheltenham.
Gloucester
7,420 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsCheltenham
5,161 tests taken · typical wait 4 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Gloucester | 47.8% | 51.1% | 36.5% | 7,420 | 3½ months |
| Cheltenham | 43.2% | 45.1% | 35.6% | 5,161 | 4 months |