Driving Lessons in Gloucester
Gloucester's 19 driving schools earn excellent 4.8-star ratings with lessons priced from £32-50 per hour (averaging £42), supported by 40 independent driving instructors. Eight schools offer automatic driving lessons, while 2 schools offer female driving instructors and there are 9 independent female driving instructors available. Both nearby test centres show similar performance, with Gloucester at 49.6% and Cheltenham at 46.7%.
From £32/hr·Average £42/hr
Gloucester's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Gloucester
19 schools
Tina's School of Motoring
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.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...
DB Driving School
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.Instructor Davian has built a strong reputation across multiple locations with consistently positive reviews highlighting his friendly approach and ability to...
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AZ Driving School
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.Instructors with 15 years of experience offering flexible pricing from £40/hour in Gloucester (£45 in Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham) with block deals starting...
KISS Driving School
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.A network of independent instructors across the south and Midlands offering both regular lessons and intensive courses. With multiple instructors available in...
Jason Evans Driving School
20 years of instructing experience with a track record of first-time passes. Tailored lessons focus on building confidence and practical skills for learners at any level, with test preparation support included.20 years of instructing experience with a track record of first-time passes. Tailored lessons focus on building confidence and practical skills for learners at...
Bravo Driving School
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.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...
U Steer Driving School
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.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'...
Kirk Driving School
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.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...
SKILLS Driving School
Focus on defensive driving and real-world hazard awareness rather than just test technique. Passionate instructors tailor every lesson to your pace, whether you're a complete beginner or returning to the road after time away, with refresher lessons, motorway training, and both manual and automatic options available.Focus on defensive driving and real-world hazard awareness rather than just test technique. Passionate instructors tailor every lesson to your pace, whether...
Adrian Burden Driving School
Grade A instructor with a track record of high first-time pass rates, particularly skilled at working with learners with learning difficulties and physical disabilities. Patient, patient, and focused on making lessons enjoyable so learning happens faster; multiple five-star reviews highlight his calm approach and clear teaching style.Grade A instructor with a track record of high first-time pass rates, particularly skilled at working with learners with learning difficulties and physical...
JSF Driving School
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.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...
Sharon's Driving School
£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.£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...
Andy Carroll Driving School
Instructor known for no-nonsense teaching that delivers results, with multiple first-time pass reviews spanning over a decade. £45/hour for standard lessons, £40/hour for weekend sessions, plus motorway lessons at £85 for 90 minutes and Pass Plus courses at £300 for 6 hours. Students consistently praise his patience, clear instruction, and ability to build confidence even after switching from other instructors.Instructor known for no-nonsense teaching that delivers results, with multiple first-time pass reviews spanning over a decade. £45/hour for standard lessons,...
DMW Driving School
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.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...
John Lowe Driving School
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.Established over 30 years with consistent test passes every week, this school uses client-centred coaching techniques to build confidence and prepare learners...
Balaj Driving School
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.Boasting a 100% first-time pass rate, Balaj Driving School combines personalized lesson plans with experienced instructors in a supportive environment. Lessons...
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Gloucester Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres
Gloucester's 2 centres saw 13,056 tests from 2024 to 2025, with Gloucester itself achieving the higher pass rate at 49.6% compared to Cheltenham's 46.7%. Automatic drivers performed similarly across both locations, with 39.8% at Gloucester and 40.3% at Cheltenham. Men slightly edged out women at Gloucester (50% versus 49.2%), while the split was nearly even at Cheltenham (47.2% for men, 46.2% for women). The area's mix of A-road dual carriageways, historic city centre streets, and rural approaches provides varied driving conditions, with Cheltenham's Regency-era road layout and festival traffic adding complexity.
Gloucester
6,511 tests takenCheltenham
6,545 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 49.2% | 50.0% | 39.8% | 49.6% | 6,511 |
| Cheltenham | 46.2% | 47.2% | 40.3% | 46.7% | 6,545 |