Driving Lessons in Heywood
Heywood's 3 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors provide good coverage, with school lessons priced at around £42 per hour and schools achieving an excellent 4.9-star rating. One school offers intensive courses, and there are 13 independent female driving instructors serving the area. Test centres nearby show quite varied results, with Bolton standing out at 56.7% and Bredbury at 54.2%, significantly ahead of Bury (40.3%) and Rochdale (41.2%).
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Driving Schools in Heywood
3 schools
Keith Metcalfe Driving School
426 passes since 2006 with a calm, patient teaching style that rebuilds confidence—particularly effective with anxious learners. £42/hour with no hidden charges for evenings or weekends, or £380 for a 10-hour block (£38/hour). Intensive courses from £840 (20 hours with 2 free motorway lessons) to £1,680 (40 hours with 3 free motorway lessons and test fee included).426 passes since 2006 with a calm, patient teaching style that rebuilds confidence—particularly effective with anxious learners. £42/hour with no hidden charges...
Bury's Pegasus Driving School
Known for working with nervous learners, this instructor brings a relaxed, informal teaching style and a track record of high first-time pass rates. Student reviews highlight his patience, efficiency, and ability to build confidence—one learner passed first time with only two minors after feeling anxious with previous instructors. Pass Plus courses also available once you've passed your test.Known for working with nervous learners, this instructor brings a relaxed, informal teaching style and a track record of high first-time pass rates. Student...
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Heywood Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 7 nearby test centres
Five centres handled 62,087 tests from 2024 to 2025, with Bolton standing out at 56.7% while Rochdale struggled at just 41.2%. The challenging Greater Manchester roads here include busy A-roads, complex junction systems around the M60, and steep climbs in the Pennine foothills that test clutch control. Men consistently outperformed women across all centres, typically by 4-6 percentage points, and automatic drivers achieved their best results at Bolton (51%) compared to much lower rates elsewhere in the area.
Bolton (Manchester)
11,879 tests takenBredbury (Manchester)
9,946 tests takenWest Didsbury (Manchester)
17,196 tests takenChadderton
12,454 tests takenCheetham Hill (Manchester)
10,768 tests takenRochdale (Manchester)
9,790 tests takenBury (Manchester)
8,136 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton (Manchester) | 53.1% | 59.9% | 51.0% | 56.7% | 11,879 |
| 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 |
| Chadderton | 41.5% | 48.0% | 37.7% | 44.9% | 12,454 |
| Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 39.0% | 48.0% | 40.9% | 43.7% | 10,768 |
| Rochdale (Manchester) | 37.9% | 43.7% | 35.2% | 41.2% | 9,790 |
| Bury (Manchester) | 38.4% | 41.5% | 35.5% | 40.3% | 8,136 |