Driving Lessons in Gloucestershire
- £43
- average price
- 35
- driving schools
- 101
- 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 schools and instructors in Gloucestershire
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.
Drive with G
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Shire School of Motoring
Founded by Andrew Walker with over 35 years of teaching experience, this school combines patient instruction with modern dual-controlled cars equipped with the latest safety features. Lessons cover beginners through to Pass Plus and motorway driving, with a focus on building safe, confident drivers rather than just test passes. Student reviews highlight thorough, friendly instruction; one learner passed with just 4 minors after looking forward to every lesson.
A* Marks Driving School
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.
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.
A Plus School Of Driving
Focused on nervous and first-time learners, this school prioritises comfort and confidence with lessons tailored to your pace. Modern cars with simplified dash displays make learning less intimidating, and block booking discounts are available. Pass Plus and advanced driving tuition also on offer.
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.
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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
For automatic learners, Godalming area centres offer encouraging prospects with 52.9% scoring passes at Farnborough and 45.3% at Guildford. Farnborough leads overall with a 58.3% pass rate, while Guildford sits at 51.8%, and together they processed 13,073 tests between 2024 and 2025. Men outperformed women at both locations - 60.8% versus 55.6% at Farnborough, and 52.6% versus 50.8% at Guildford. The Surrey Hills create challenging gradients and narrow country lanes, while the A3 corridor brings fast-moving traffic and complex junction work, but the quieter residential areas around both towns offer more forgiving test routes.
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 |