Driving Lessons in Manchester

Manchester's driving instruction landscape includes 71 schools alongside 40 independent driving instructors, providing extensive options across the city. Pricing spans £25 to £49.99 per hour, with schools averaging £36, notably lower than many UK regions. Automatic driving lessons are offered by 46 schools, while 16 schools have female driving instructors and there are 6 independent female driving instructors. The city's schools achieve an excellent 4.9-star average rating, and 48 offer intensive courses. Test centres across Greater Manchester show considerable variation, with Bolton at 56.7% significantly outperforming Bury's 40.3%.

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

SDM Automatic & Manual Driving School

SDM Automatic & Manual Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
4.7(25)

8 years' experience with 5-star reviews and a first-time pass student on record. £35/hour or flexible block deals from £160 for 5 hours up to £660 for 20 hours,...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
84, Brookway Court, Bideford Dr, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0GL
Ethos Driving School

Ethos Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £330Save 11%
4.6(80)

£37/hour for manual lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour block—with a student discount bringing hourly rates down to £35. Ethos emphasizes intensive courses designed...

ManualIntensive
Grandale St, Manchester M14 5WG
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
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
Jason and Mel's School of Motoring

Jason and Mel's School of Motoring

From £39/hr·Block bookings available

Family-run school with 38 years' combined experience offering flexible lesson lengths to suit your pace—£39 for 60 minutes, £58 for 90 minutes, or £78 for 2...

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
15 Gilwood Grove, Middleton, Manchester M24 6TH
Beaufort Driving School

Beaufort Driving School

From £33/hr·10hrs for £310Save 6%

Known for working particularly well with nervous drivers, Jonathon brings 16 years of experience and a structured, enjoyable teaching approach. £33/hour or £310...

ManualIntensive
5 Beaufort St, Eccles, Manchester M30 8DL
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
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
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
Taz Driving School

Taz Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(161)

Taz Driving School emphasises relaxed, patient instruction using the latest teaching techniques, with all instructors motivated to help nervous learners build...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
11 Broadmeadow Ave, Manchester M16 8GS
Learn and Drive

Learn and Drive

Block bookings available
5.0(132)

More than 5 years of professional driving instructor experience with a focus on high pass rates and flexible scheduling. Block booking discounts available for...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
26 Blue Moon Way, Manchester M14 7SH
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Muzaf Driving School

Muzaf Driving School

5hrs for £25
5.0

Flexible block deals from £25 for 5 hours up to £150 for 50 hours, with no hidden charges and a high pass rate across hundreds of satisfied customers. Patient,...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
11 Bradstock Rd, Manchester M16 7GJ

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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