Driving Lessons in Manchester
Manchester has the largest selection in our directory with 71 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, including 6 independent female driving instructors. Schools achieve an excellent 4.9-star average rating, and 46 offer automatic driving lessons while 16 have female driving instructors on staff. Hourly rates range from £25 to £49.99, averaging £36, and 48 schools provide intensive courses. Test centre pass rates vary: Bredbury leads at 54.2%, West Didsbury follows at 50.9%, while Cheetham Hill (43.7%) and Chadderton (44.9%) sit lower.
From £25/hr·Average £36/hr
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Driving Schools in Manchester
71 schools
Astra Driving School
£35/hour for pay-as-you-go lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour block with no hidden charges. A 5.0-rated Google school with a market-leading first-time pass rate, offering individual syllabuses tailored to each learner's pace and a guaranteed pass package (up to 45 hours plus two test attempts) for £1,950 including test car hire. Pass Plus courses also available at £300 for 6 hours covering motorways, dual carriageways, and night driving.£35/hour for pay-as-you-go lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour block with no hidden charges. A 5.0-rated Google school with a market-leading first-time pass rate,...
MoveOff Driving School
Instructor Bahjat Noor stands out for consistently helping learners pass on their first attempt, with multiple five-star reviews praising her patience and ability to break down complex techniques into manageable steps. Intensive courses run from 6 to 40 hours starting at £450, with standard lessons at £35/hour (manual) or £37/hour (automatic), plus 10-hour block deals at £320 or £350. Well-maintained training vehicles and flexible scheduling make this school particularly welcoming for nervous beginners.Instructor Bahjat Noor stands out for consistently helping learners pass on their first attempt, with multiple five-star reviews praising her patience and...
Longsight Driving School
£35 per 2-hour lesson with block deals from £199 (6 hours) up to £1,240 (40 hours), plus free test car use when you book regular lessons. A 95% pass rate across 1,000+ students, with four instructors including a 92% first-time pass specialist and patient automatic instructor for nervous drivers. Seven-day-a-week availability with flexible scheduling around work and study.£35 per 2-hour lesson with block deals from £199 (6 hours) up to £1,240 (40 hours), plus free test car use when you book regular lessons. A 95% pass rate across...
All About Driving
Competitive weekday rates at £38/hour (£40 evenings and weekends) with both male and female instructors available. Intensive courses priced at £37/hour, plus trailer training at £40/hour if you have your own vehicle.Competitive weekday rates at £38/hour (£40 evenings and weekends) with both male and female instructors available. Intensive courses priced at £37/hour, plus...
Pass It Quick
Intensive driving courses designed to get you test-ready in days rather than months, with options ranging from 10 to 40 hours and prices from £675 (manual) or £775 (automatic). Complete novices through test-ready learners can find a tailored package, including custom courses based on a £35 assessment session. Students must pass a mock test to use the school's car for their practical test.Intensive driving courses designed to get you test-ready in days rather than months, with options ranging from 10 to 40 hours and prices from £675 (manual) or...
SW Driving School
Students consistently pass first time with zero or minimal faults under instructor Syed Essa, who's known for making complex maneuvers straightforward through a unique teaching style. The school combines classroom instruction with hands-on training covering defensive driving, traffic laws, and road safety. Contact them directly for pricing and course options.Students consistently pass first time with zero or minimal faults under instructor Syed Essa, who's known for making complex maneuvers straightforward through a...
Impulse Drive
£36/hour starting rate with flexible options including 10-hour blocks at £330-£350 and intensive courses from £465 to £2,995 for unlimited lessons. A 93% first-time pass rate across 5,000+ trained students, backed by 5.0 Google reviews. Pick-and-drop service available with tailored lessons designed around your learning needs.£36/hour starting rate with flexible options including 10-hour blocks at £330-£350 and intensive courses from £465 to £2,995 for unlimited lessons. A 93%...
Anibabs EasyPass
Operating in Manchester for over 8 years with a standout 96% first-time pass rate. Patient instructors guide nervous drivers and learners of all abilities through flexible lessons seven days a week, with modern dual-control cars available for your test day. Intensive courses, weekly lessons, and refresher training all offered at affordable rates.Operating in Manchester for over 8 years with a standout 96% first-time pass rate. Patient instructors guide nervous drivers and learners of all abilities...
SMH Driving School Manchester
Structured one-to-one lessons at £38/hour, with block deals from £359 for 10 hours up to £1,349 for 40 hours. Intensive courses available at competitive rates, plus free theory and hazard perception support, motorway lessons, and Pass Plus courses. Flexible scheduling with home, work, and college pick-up and drop-off included.Structured one-to-one lessons at £38/hour, with block deals from £359 for 10 hours up to £1,349 for 40 hours. Intensive courses available at competitive rates,...
Pro Driver Academy
Money-back guarantee and fast-tracked intensive courses designed to get you test-ready quickly, with flexible scheduling across 6 to 30 hours. Courses range from £300 for 6 hours up to £1,380 for 30 hours, with discounted block deals like 10 hours for £499. Multiple positive reviews highlight instructors' calm teaching style and high first-time pass rates.Money-back guarantee and fast-tracked intensive courses designed to get you test-ready quickly, with flexible scheduling across 6 to 30 hours. Courses range...
Manchester Driver Training
Large multi-instructor school covering all postcodes across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire with extensive course options including intensive courses, motorway lessons, and specialist training for nervous drivers. Female instructors available for both manual and automatic lessons, plus Pass Plus courses and test car hire. Pricing varies by area; contact for specific rates.Large multi-instructor school covering all postcodes across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire with extensive course options including intensive courses,...
Just4Her Driving School
Established in 2015 with a mission to empower women drivers, Just4Her has helped 500+ students pass their test with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Pay as you go at £40/hour (automatic) or £37/hour (manual), or save with 10, 20, or 30-hour discount packages from £360. Intensive courses and refresher packs also available for those needing a confidence boost.Established in 2015 with a mission to empower women drivers, Just4Her has helped 500+ students pass their test with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Pay as you go at...
Alan Kenyon Driving School
20+ years of experience with a patient, methodical approach—one reviewer noted Alan found ways to teach her when previous instructors had made her believe driving wasn't possible. 1.5-hour lessons at £60, plus motorway, refresher, and Pass Plus courses available, with free online theory and hazard perception training included.20+ years of experience with a patient, methodical approach—one reviewer noted Alan found ways to teach her when previous instructors had made her believe...
Betta Results School of Motoring
£35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block with a Grade-A instructor who's been teaching since 1991. Intensive driving courses available for those wanting to compress months of lessons into a couple of weeks, plus Pass Plus courses and theory support to help you pass first time.£35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block with a Grade-A instructor who's been teaching since 1991. Intensive driving courses available for those wanting to compress...
Gear Up Manchester
Family-rooted driving school with a 5-star reputation offering intensive courses from £488 (6 hours) to £2210 (48 hours), plus Pass Plus training at £240 for 6 hours. Complimentary progress reports track your development, with motorway lessons and refresher courses also available alongside theory training assistance.Family-rooted driving school with a 5-star reputation offering intensive courses from £488 (6 hours) to £2210 (48 hours), plus Pass Plus training at £240 for 6...
SM Driving School
Patient teaching style focused on nervous learners and first-time drivers, with instructors who know real driving test routes across the local area. £35/hour for individual lessons, or intensive courses from £250 for 5 hours up to £1,600 for 40 hours, with discounted block booking rates available.Patient teaching style focused on nervous learners and first-time drivers, with instructors who know real driving test routes across the local area. £35/hour...
Passers Hub Driving School
Rated 5.0 by learners with a confidence-first approach and structured lesson plans across three locations. £35–£40 per hour depending on location and transmission type, or £350–£380 for 10-hour block bookings; intensive courses from £799 and test rescue packages from £350. Mock test preparation and real route practice included in every lesson.Rated 5.0 by learners with a confidence-first approach and structured lesson plans across three locations. £35–£40 per hour depending on location and...
MCR Driving School
Known for a high pass rate with patient, encouraging instructors who welcome nervous learners. Free mock tests included in every lesson, plus special introductory offers for beginners and block booking discounts available.Known for a high pass rate with patient, encouraging instructors who welcome nervous learners. Free mock tests included in every lesson, plus special...
Make It Driving School
Founded in 2015 by a former DVSA examiner, this school boasts a 98% pass rate with hundreds of first-time passes. Block deals start at £210 for 5 hours up to £660 for 20 hours, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week from 8am to 8pm.Founded in 2015 by a former DVSA examiner, this school boasts a 98% pass rate with hundreds of first-time passes. Block deals start at £210 for 5 hours up to...
Adams Driver Trainer
92% first-time pass rate—well above the local test centre average of 50.5%. £35/hour for manual or automatic lessons, with block deals from £170 (5 hours) to £340 (10 hours), plus intensive courses starting at £615 for 10 hours. Student discounts available, and instructors know all test routes in the area.92% first-time pass rate—well above the local test centre average of 50.5%. £35/hour for manual or automatic lessons, with block deals from £170 (5 hours) to...
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Manchester Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 9 nearby test centres
The gender split varied dramatically across centres, with women achieving just 37.9% in Rochdale but 53.1% in Bolton, while men ranged from 43.7% in Rochdale to 59.9% in Bolton. Manchester's complex urban road network of tram lines, bus lanes and busy roundabouts proves challenging, with Bolton performing best at 56.7% thanks to its more manageable suburban routes compared to inner-city locations. Rochdale struggled most at 41.2%, likely due to its steep hill starts and narrow Victorian-era streets around the town centre. 89,700 tests were conducted across all 8 centres between 2024 and 2025, with automatic learners achieving rates from 35.2% in Rochdale to 51% in Bolton.
Bolton (Manchester)
11,879 tests takenBredbury (Manchester)
9,946 tests takenWest Didsbury (Manchester)
17,196 tests takenSale (Manchester)
9,977 tests takenChadderton
12,454 tests takenAtherton (Manchester)
7,690 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 |
| Sale (Manchester) | 45.8% | 52.0% | 44.2% | 49.1% | 9,977 |
| Chadderton | 41.5% | 48.0% | 37.7% | 44.9% | 12,454 |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 43.9% | 44.8% | 39.4% | 44.4% | 7,690 |
| 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 |