Driving Lessons in Cheadle
Two driving schools operate in Cheadle with an average rating of 4.1 stars, though pricing information isn't currently listed. The nearby test centres vary considerably in difficulty – Bredbury achieves a 54.2% pass rate, the highest in the area, while Cheetham Hill sits at 43.7%. West Didsbury, handling over 17,000 tests annually, records a 50.9% pass rate.
Driving Schools in Cheadle
2 schools
Cheadle Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 6 nearby test centres
Bredbury achieved the strongest performance at 54.2% among six centres covering 65,251 tests from 2024 to 2025. West Didsbury managed 50.9% and Sale 49.1%, while Cheetham Hill (43.7%) and Chadderton (44.9%) proved more challenging, with Macclesfield at 49.9%. Greater Manchester's complex urban road network includes difficult roundabouts, tram systems, and varied traffic patterns from quiet suburbs to busy shopping areas. The Pennine edges add hills and weather challenges. Men consistently outperformed women by 3-7 percentage points across all centres. Automatic pass rates ranged from 37.7% at Chadderton to 47.4% at Bredbury.
Bredbury (Manchester)
9,946 tests takenWest Didsbury (Manchester)
17,196 tests takenMacclesfield
4,910 tests takenSale (Manchester)
9,977 tests takenChadderton
12,454 tests takenCheetham Hill (Manchester)
10,768 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bredbury (Manchester) | 51.4% | 56.4% | 47.4% | 54.2% | 9,946 |
| West Didsbury (Manchester) | 48.7% | 52.9% | 45.9% | 50.9% | 17,196 |
| Macclesfield | 49.1% | 50.6% | 44.7% | 49.9% | 4,910 |
| Sale (Manchester) | 45.8% | 52.0% | 44.2% | 49.1% | 9,977 |
| Chadderton | 41.5% | 48.0% | 37.7% | 44.9% | 12,454 |
| Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 39.0% | 48.0% | 40.9% | 43.7% | 10,768 |