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

L-Team Driving School

L-Team Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
4.9

Intensive driving courses with test fees included, ranging from 6 hours (£250) to 30 hours (£1,045), designed for learners at different stages from...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
9 Badminton Rd, Manchester M21 0UQ
GP Driving School Manchester

GP Driving School Manchester

From £38/hr·10hrs for £360Save 5%
4.9

Flexible pricing from £38/hour for standard lessons, with substantial savings on block bookings: 10 hours from £360 (manual) or £380 (automatic), up to 30-hour...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
Wendon Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 1PT
Pass Faster

Pass Faster

From £25/hr·10hrs for £645
4.7(77)

Specialising in intensive driving courses across the UK, Pass Faster guarantees a practical test within 4 weeks and theory test within 2 weeks—often as early as...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
90 Victoria Ave E, Blackley, Manchester M9 6HF
Ramzan's Driving School

Ramzan's Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0(78)

£34–£39 per hour with block deals dropping to £32–£35/hour (10–40 hour packages available). Established in 2006 with decades of instructor experience, this...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Monton St, Manchester M14 4LT
Ace Drive DT

Ace Drive DT

From £37/hr·10hrs for £370
5.0(179)

Flexible block deals from £37/hour, with 10-hour packages at £370 and 20-hour courses at £740 for learners at different experience levels. Complete intensive...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
49 Linksway, Swinton, Manchester M27 5NY
Jey Driving School

Jey Driving School

5.0(12)
Manual
79 Carlton Ave, Rusholme, Manchester M14 7NL
TopGear Driving School

TopGear Driving School

From £38/hr·20hrs for £700Save 8%
4.9(93)

High first-time pass rates with flexible lesson packages starting at £38/hour, or save with block deals like 10 hours for £360 (£36/hour) and 20 hours for £700...

AutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Hardy Ln, Manchester M21 7JY
Carolyn Beesley School of Driving

Carolyn Beesley School of Driving

Block bookings available
5.0

Known for building confidence in nervous learners—some students who never thought they'd pass have achieved first-time success. With 2 years' experience at BSM...

ManualFemale Instructors
50 Darley St, Stretford, Manchester M32 0PW
Uncle Joe's Driving School

Uncle Joe's Driving School

From £49.99/hr·10hrs for £449.91Save 10%
4.9(418)

Uncle Joe passed the DIAmond Special Test on his first attempt—one of the most demanding driving qualifications outside the emergency services—which has...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Unit 113, Uncle Joe's Driving School, 2 Hellidon Cl, Ardwick, Manchester M12 4AH
Auto Pass Ltd

Auto Pass Ltd

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0(107)

Family-run school founded by Moe and Zizi with consistently high first-time pass rates and five-star reviews praising quick progression—one student passed in...

AutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Barton upon Irwell, Eccles, Manchester M30 7AJ
Manchester Driving School

Manchester Driving School

From £35/hr
4.8

Standard lessons at £35/hour with intensive courses available at £40/hour, typically getting learners test-ready in 4–8 weeks depending on pace. Provides...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
office 1, 916 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3AB
Go 2 Pass

Go 2 Pass

From £32/hr·10hrs for £240Save 25%
4.5(173)·80% pass rate

Over 1,000 first-time test passes with an 80% pass rate across practical and theory tests. Standard lessons at £32/hour, or £24/hour for new learners taking the...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Unit 114, The business Centre, The court Yard, 17 Redhill St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5BA
Advanced Driving Tuition

Advanced Driving Tuition

From £34/hr·Block bookings available
4.9(815)

Known for supporting nervous drivers with calm, patient instruction across 25+ years of experience. Lessons start from £34 per hour, with a £20 discount when...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
83 Pink Bank Ln, Levenshulme, Manchester M12 5GR
Lucky Drive.UK

Lucky Drive.UK

From £36/hr·5hrs for £180
4.9(35)

Lucky Drive.UK keeps costs low with 5-lesson blocks from £180 (manual) or £200 (automatic), plus 10% off when you buy 5+ lessons online. Test day car hire is...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
36 Northmoor Rd, Longsight, Manchester M12 4HP
Mancunian Driving School

Mancunian Driving School

From £34/hr·10hrs for £330Save 3%
4.9(170)·70% pass rate

Instructor Faz has maintained a 70% first-time pass rate over 5 years by mastering the fundamentals before moving to complex manoeuvres, using iPad-based visual...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
190 Stockport Rd, Ardwick, Manchester M13 9AB
DriveSQ

DriveSQ

From £33/hr·10hrs for £300Save 9%
5.0(29)

Focus on observation, anticipation and planning rather than just test technique, with realistic mock tests and personalised lesson plans built into every...

ManualAutomatic
103 Kingsway, Manchester M19 2LN
Van Halen Driving School

Van Halen Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%
5.0(36)

Established in 2010, Van Halen Driving School has built a strong reputation for supporting nervous and anxious learners with patient, calm instruction across...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
6 Farcroft Cl, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0GA
Motorvate Driving School

Motorvate Driving School

5.0(17)

Established in 1995, this school specialises in nervous and beginner learners, with particular experience supporting disabled and convicted drivers. Flexible...

ManualIntensive
Hyde Rd, Manchester M18 7LN
Drive Elite

Drive Elite

5.0(189)

Family-run school with 25 years' experience focused on first-time passes through tailored weekly lessons and intensive courses. All instructors are qualified,...

ManualIntensive
Ely Ave, Stretford, Manchester M32 9TT
SEL Driving School

SEL Driving School

3.7
Manual
186 Wilmslow Rd, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 5LL

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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