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

Manchester's Top Picks

Best Value

Pass Faster

Cheapest manual driving school in Manchester.

4.7(77 reviews)
£25/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Adams Driver Trainer

The highest-rated manual driving school in Manchester, and the top-rated with female instructors.

5.0(1987 reviews)
£35/hr
Best Automatic

Adams Driver Trainer

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Manchester.

5.0(1987 reviews)
£35/hr

Driving Schools in Manchester

71 schools

Astra Driving School

Astra Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
4.9(140)

£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,...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
11 Bowling Green Ln., Longsight, Manchester M12 5FZ
MoveOff Driving School

MoveOff Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £320Save 9%
5.0(21)

Instructor Bahjat Noor stands out for consistently helping learners pass on their first attempt, with multiple five-star reviews praising her patience and...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
109 Park Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 0DX
Longsight Driving School

Longsight Driving School

From £35/hr·40hrs for £1240Save 11%
5.0(4)·95% pass rate

£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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
9 Ellen Wilkinson Cres, Longsight, Manchester M12 4JU
All About Driving

All About Driving

From £38/hr
4.9(111)

Competitive weekday rates at £38/hour (£40 evenings and weekends) with both male and female instructors available. Intensive courses priced at £37/hour, plus...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Grosvenor St, Denton, Manchester M34 3WN
Pass It Quick

Pass It Quick

10hrs for £675
5.0(117)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
138 Droylsden Rd, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5SJ
SW Driving School

SW Driving School

5.0(299)

Students consistently pass first time with zero or minimal faults under instructor Syed Essa, who's known for making complex maneuvers straightforward through a...

Manual
8 Ollier Ave, Levenshulme, Manchester M12 5SU
Impulse Drive

Impulse Drive

From £36/hr·10hrs for £330Save 8%
5.0(423)·93% pass rate

£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%...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Spaces, Oxford St, Manchester M1 5AN
Anibabs EasyPass

Anibabs EasyPass

5.0(342)·96% pass rate

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Nepaul Rd, Manchester M9 4EA
SMH Driving School Manchester

SMH Driving School Manchester

From £38/hr·10hrs for £359Save 6%
5.0(238)

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,...

AutomaticIntensive
4 Edlin Cl, Manchester M12 4WG
Pro Driver Academy

Pro Driver Academy

10hrs for £499
5.0(57)

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...

ManualIntensive
Bartle House, 9 Oxford Ct, Manchester M2 3WQ
Manchester Driver Training

Manchester Driver Training

5.0

Large multi-instructor school covering all postcodes across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire with extensive course options including intensive courses,...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Suite 23, 792 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6UG
Just4Her Driving School

Just4Her Driving School

From £40/hr·Block bookings available
4.9(103)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Manchester M2 4WU
Alan Kenyon Driving School

Alan Kenyon Driving School

From £40/hr
5.0(2)

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...

Manual
4 Malta Cl, Middleton, Manchester M24 2BT
Betta Results School of Motoring

Betta Results School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0(81)

£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...

ManualIntensive
2 Edenfield Ave, Manchester M21 7PB
Gear Up Manchester

Gear Up Manchester

Block bookings available
5.0(29)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
4 Citizens Pl, Manchester M14 7GS
SM Driving School

SM Driving School

From £35/hr·40hrs for £1600

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...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Grasmere Cres, Eccles, Manchester M30 8DG
Passers Hub Driving School

Passers Hub Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £350

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Hulme, Howbrook, Manchester, Walk M15 6GB
MCR Driving School

MCR Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0

Known for a high pass rate with patient, encouraging instructors who welcome nervous learners. Free mock tests included in every lesson, plus special...

Manual
4 Blaydon Cl, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3PB
Make It Driving School

Make It Driving School

From £42/hr·5hrs for £210
5.0·98% pass rate

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Smalldale Ave, Manchester M16 7JH
Adams Driver Trainer

Adams Driver Trainer

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0(1987)·92% pass rate

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
86 Bradfield Rd, Stretford, Manchester M32 9LE

Block Booking Deals in Manchester

51 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 25%

Go 2 Pass

10hrs for £240

£24.00/hr

Save 11%

Longsight Driving School

40hrs for £1240

£31.00/hr

Save 9%

DriveSQ

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

Save 6%

Learners Club

10hrs for £310

£31.00/hr

Save 6%

Beaufort Driving School

10hrs for £310

£31.00/hr

Muzaf Driving School

5hrs for £25

£5.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Manchester

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£34/hr
48 schools5.0best rated

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.

57%

Bolton (Manchester)

11,879 tests taken
Women53.1%
Men59.9%
Automatic51.0%
54%

Bredbury (Manchester)

9,946 tests taken
Women51.4%
Men56.4%
Automatic47.4%
51%

West Didsbury (Manchester)

17,196 tests taken
Women48.7%
Men52.9%
Automatic45.9%
49%

Sale (Manchester)

9,977 tests taken
Women45.8%
Men52.0%
Automatic44.2%
45%

Chadderton

12,454 tests taken
Women41.5%
Men48.0%
Automatic37.7%
44%

Atherton (Manchester)

7,690 tests taken
Women43.9%
Men44.8%
Automatic39.4%
44%

Cheetham Hill (Manchester)

10,768 tests taken
Women39.0%
Men48.0%
Automatic40.9%
41%

Rochdale (Manchester)

9,790 tests taken
Women37.9%
Men43.7%
Automatic35.2%
40%

Bury (Manchester)

8,136 tests taken
Women38.4%
Men41.5%
Automatic35.5%

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