Driving Lessons in Cheltenham

Cheltenham offers a solid selection of 13 driving schools and 61 independent driving instructors, with driving schools maintaining an excellent 4.8-star average rating. Hourly rates for driving schools range from £39 to £54, averaging £44 per hour. Female driving instructors are available through 2 driving schools, plus there are 13 independent female driving instructors in the area. Your driving test will likely take place at nearby Cheltenham or Gloucester test centres, where pass rates differ notably at 46.7% and 49.6% respectively.

£44
average price
13
driving schools
61
independent instructors
1
test centre

Driving schools and instructors in Cheltenham

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Taylor's Driving School

Taylor's Driving School

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
High St, Cheltenham GL50 1DBView school
Steve's Learners

Steve's Learners

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.

ManualIntensive
5 Willow Park Dr, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8XDView school
Strive Driving School

Strive Driving School

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.

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

Rebel Driving School

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.

AutomaticFemale Instructors
Salperton, Cheltenham GL54 4EEView school
PassWithBob

PassWithBob

4.4(26)
From £54/hr10hrs for £510Save £30

Exceptional first-time pass rate with dozens of students passing on their first attempt, backed by a money-back guarantee on every lesson. £54/hour or £51/hour when 10 hours are pre-paid (saving £30), with 2-hour lesson slots at £108 standard rate. Bob's patient, confidence-building approach transforms nervous learners into safe drivers, as evidenced by consistently glowing reviews highlighting his thorough planning and encouraging teaching style.

Automatic
102 Sheldons Ct, Cheltenham GL52 2NRView school
Flying Pass

Flying Pass

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.

Manual
Opal Wy, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 7ZPView school
Go Solo Driver Training

Go Solo Driver Training

From £43/hr7hrs for £322.50

Run by Pauline Steel with many years of professional experience, this school emphasises 90-minute lessons to help learners progress faster and reach test standard with fewer total hours. £43 per hour (90-minute lessons at £64.50) or £322.50 for a block of 5 lessons, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway tuition available.

ManualFemale Instructors
Orchard View, Banady Ln, Stoke Orchard, Cheltenham GL52 7SJView school
Drive with G

Drive with G

5(56)
Block bookings available

Graham runs a solo operation focused on teaching safe driving for life, not just test passes. 90-minute lessons at £67.50 per session, with fortnightly packages of two lessons for £135, plus refresher courses available for post-test confidence building. All pupils access the My Drive Time app to track progress and payments.

Manual
76 Greenacre Way, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8SJView school
Littlebird Driving School

Littlebird Driving School

5(12)

Littlebird Driving School focuses on building confident, safe drivers for life rather than just test passes. Patient instruction tailored to your pace, whether you're a complete beginner or nervous learner preparing for your test, with flexible lesson times across Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Stroud.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
10 Verda Pl, Cheltenham GL51 6GPView school
Andie Curtis Driving Academy

Andie Curtis Driving Academy

5(11)

Over 20 years' experience combined with an Occupational Therapist background, offering a uniquely patient approach to learners struggling with confidence, anxiety, or self-esteem. Specialises in motorway skills, advanced driving techniques, and safe driving assessments alongside standard lessons. Monday to Thursday 9am–6pm, Friday 9am–3pm.

Manual
206 Old Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 9EQView school
A* Marks Driving School

A* Marks Driving School

4.9(32)
Block bookings available

Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience since 1998, including two years at BSM Reading. Mark Williams specialises in eco driving and Pass Plus courses, with a discount available for block bookings of 10 hours or more; contact for current pricing.

Manual
The Cottage, 5 Station Rd, Bourton-on-the-Water, Salmonsbury GL54 2EPView school
Mike Williams Automatic Driver Training

Mike Williams Automatic Driver Training

Specialises in automatic driving lessons with flexible 1.5 and 2-hour sessions at £70 and £95 respectively, plus a full range of intensive courses from 12 to 42 hours (£600–£2100) tailored to different experience levels. Structured tuition with flexible pick-up and drop-off, designed around each learner's pace and needs.

AutomaticIntensive
16 Hill Vw, Cheltenham GL53 9PBView school
Brookes School of Motoring

Brookes School of Motoring

4.9(131)
Manual
6 The Square, Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5RPView school

Intensive courses in Cheltenham

Want to pass fast?

3 Cheltenham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Cheltenham Test Centres and Pass Rates

With automatic pass rates of 40.3% at Cheltenham and 39.8% at Gloucester, learners using automatic cars faced similar challenges at both centres. The 2 centres handled 13,056 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Gloucester slightly ahead at 49.6% compared to Cheltenham's 46.7%. Gloucester's one-way system and the tricky Longsmith Street area test spatial awareness, while Cheltenham's racecourse roundabouts and tight Regency terraced streets require careful positioning. Women passed at rates of 46.2% and 49.2%, with men achieving 47.2% and 50% at the respective centres.

47%

Cheltenham

6,545 tests taken
Women46.2%
Men47.2%
Automatic40.3%

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