Driving Lessons in Cheltenham
Twelve driving schools in Cheltenham charge between £39 and £47.50 per hour, averaging £43, with an excellent 4.8-star rating. You'll also find 38 independent driving instructors, including 6 independent female driving instructors. The local test centre shows a 43.2% pass rate, while Gloucester nearby achieves 47.8%.
- £43
- average price
- 12
- driving schools
- 38
- independent instructors
- 2
- test centres
Top driving schools in Cheltenham by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Steve's Learners
Cheapest manual driving school in Cheltenham.
Brookes School of Motoring
Highest-rated manual driving school in Cheltenham.
Taylor's Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Cheltenham.
Driving lessons in Cheltenham
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Go Solo Driver Training
Manual
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.
Mike Williams Automatic Driver Training
Automatic
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.
Drive with G
Manual
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.
Littlebird Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Andie Curtis Driving Academy
Manual
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.
A* Marks Driving School
Manual
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.
Gareth Theyer-pugh
Manual and automatic
Brookes School of Motoring
Manual
Clive Austin
Cuma Aydin
Muhammad Azam
Matthew Banfield
Wayne Bird
James Bowen
Alexander Brian Gamble
Block booking
Best block deals in Cheltenham
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.
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
Neither centre near Cheltenham reaches the 50% average across Great Britain. Cheltenham itself has a pass rate of 43%, while Gloucester does better at 48%, close to average. Automatic tests are harder still, with an automatic pass rate of 36% at Cheltenham and 37% at Gloucester, both well under Britain's average automatic pass rate of 45%. Waits are long too, about 4 months at Cheltenham and about 3½ months at Gloucester. If you can practise around Gloucester, it has the edge on both counts.
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 |