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
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34
driving schools
99
independent instructors
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Driving lessons in Gloucestershire

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Showing 1–20 of 133 driving schools and independent instructors in Gloucestershire.

KISS Driving School

KISS Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(99)

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.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
8 Millers Cl, Ruardean Hill, Drybrook GL17 9AUView school

Kenneth Leslie Tomkins

Manual

From £42.50/hr

Vikram Singh

Manual and automatic

From £50/hr
DB Driving School

DB Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(457)
From £40/hr40hrs for £1,456Save £144

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.

00 Hunts Grove Dr, Hardwicke, Gloucester GL2 4BHView school
U Steer Driving School

U Steer Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(132)
From £50/hr

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.

15 Luke Ln, Innsworth, Gloucester GL3 1HJView school
Taylor's Driving School

Taylor's Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(95)86% pass rate
From £47/hr10hrs for £460Save £10

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.

Intensive
High St, Cheltenham GL50 1DBView school
DMW Driving School

DMW Driving School

Manual

5(32)
From £42.50/hr

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.

15 Oakhanger Ln, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 2FSView school
Phoenix Driving

Phoenix Driving

Manual

5(30)
From £48/hr

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.

234 Stratton Heights, Stratton, Cirencester GL7 2RWView school
AZ Driving School

AZ Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(26)
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

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.

Bristol Rd, Gloucester GL1 5RZView school
Sharon's Driving School

Sharon's Driving School

Manual

5(24)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£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.

137 Hucclecote Rd, Hucclecote, Gloucester GL3 3TXView school
JSF Driving School

JSF Driving School

Manual

5(19)
From £42/hr10hrs for £420

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.

IntensiveTest car available
19 Milton Ave, Podsmead, Gloucester GL2 5ARView school
Steve's Learners

Steve's Learners

Manual

5(16)
From £39/hr10hrs for £380Save £10

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.

Intensive
5 Willow Park Dr, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8XDView school
Kirk Driving School

Kirk Driving School

Manual

5(10)
From £32/hr

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.

IntensiveTest car available
37 Slimbridge Rd, Tuffley, Gloucester GL4 0NAView school
Strive Driving School

Strive Driving School

Manual

5(3)
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

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.

Clematis Ct, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8JDView school
Balaj Driving School

Balaj Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(51)100% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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.

Intensive
Perrybrook Rd, Brockworth, Gloucester GL3 4WTView school
Rebel Driving School

Rebel Driving School

Automatic

4.8(37)
From £45/hr10hrs for £450

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.

Female Instructors
Salperton, Cheltenham GL54 4EEView school
Bravo Driving School

Bravo Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(264)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Tuffley Ave, Gloucester GL1 5NAView school
Tina's School of Motoring

Tina's School of Motoring

Manual

4.7(22)
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

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.

Female Instructors
2 Goshawk Rd, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 4NUView school
John Lowe Driving School

John Lowe Driving School

Manual

4.4(7)
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

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.

1 Lavington Dr, Longlevens, Gloucester GL2 0HWView school
Flying Pass

Flying Pass

Manual

3.7(12)
From £40/hr

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.

Opal Wy, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 7ZPView school
Price snapshot

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.

Typical
£44
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
Under £40
2
£40–45
10
£45–50
8

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.

48%

Gloucester

7,420 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate51.1%
Automatic pass rate36.5%
43%

Cheltenham

5,161 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate45.1%
Automatic pass rate35.6%

Areas in Gloucestershire