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

James Driver Training

James Driver Training

From £38/hr
4.8(20)

Grade A instructor since 2006 using structured progress packs to track your development across focused topics, keeping lessons efficient and targeted toward...

Manual
8 Petrel Cl, Droylsden, Manchester M43 7TE
ESM Driving School

ESM Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0(85)

Over 600 pupils passed with a 99% satisfaction rate and an excellent first-time pass rate. £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block, with test day lessons from £85...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
75 Blue Moon Way, Manchester M14 7GR
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
Nida's Driving School

Nida's Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
4.7(53)·89% pass rate

89% pass rate—significantly above the national average of 48%. Single lessons from £35/hour or 10-hour blocks from £330, with intensive courses ranging from 5...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Stockport Road Manchester, Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2RF
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
DriveX Driving school

DriveX Driving school

4.5
Manual
58-60 Higher Ardwick, Manchester M12 6DA
Dave Clark Professional Driver Training

Dave Clark Professional Driver Training

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
5.0(3)

Pass rate well above the national average with a fully structured syllabus and no car sharing—every lesson is a full hour. £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours, plus a...

Manual
56 Dunkerley Ave, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0EB
Pass Quick Driving School

Pass Quick Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £370Save 3%
5.0(207)

Voted National Driving School of the Year 2025 for the third consecutive year, with a 4.7-star rating from over 15,800 reviews. Intensive courses from £520 (6...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
36 Holland Rd, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 4NQ
ZK Driving School (Manchester)

ZK Driving School (Manchester)

5.0(17)
Manual
115 Russell St, Manchester M16 7JL
Wiz Driving School

Wiz Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0(569)

Multiple intensive course options with practical test booking included, ranging from 5 to 30 hours at £79 per hour (5-hour package at £395) down to £54 per hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
1012 Stockport Rd, Manchester M19 3WN
Direct Learn Driving School

Direct Learn Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0(269)

Specialising in intensive driving courses with fast-track test booking to skip the standard DVLA waiting list. From relaxed 1-2 hour weekly lessons at £35/hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1 Sandbach Ave, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 7EG
i-Can Driving Solutions

i-Can Driving Solutions

Manual
Hollin Ln, Middleton, Manchester M24 5EF
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
Nikki Binns Driver Training.

Nikki Binns Driver Training.

5.0(62)
Manual
Middleton, Manchester M24 2YS
Round The Bends Driving School

Round The Bends Driving School

From £35/hr
4.9(518)·91% pass rate

91% first-time pass rate with 18+ years' experience and 98% customer satisfaction. Manual lessons from £35/hour, automatic driving lessons also available at the...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
7 Whalley Ave, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3FD
Learners Club

Learners Club

From £33/hr·10hrs for £310Save 6%
4.8·80% pass rate

Over 80% pass rate—well above the national average—thanks to experienced instructors trained in building confidence with nervous learners. £33/hour for manual...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1 St Peter's Sq, Manchester M2 3DE
Zero 2 Hero Driving School

Zero 2 Hero Driving School

Manual
1 Balloon St, Manchester M4 4BE
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
Express Pass Driving School

Express Pass Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0·95% pass rate

95% first-time pass rate backed by 412 five-star Google reviews. Offers pay-as-you-go 2-hour lessons, intensive courses from 6 to 20 hours, and advanced...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
167 Waterloo Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8BT
Driving Lessons MCR

Driving Lessons MCR

From £39/hr·10hrs for £370Save 5%
5.0(293)

Flexible block deals from £39/hour with discounts on 10-hour (£370), 15-hour (£540), and 30-hour (£995) packages make this school accessible for learners at any...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Multiple languages
Bartle House, 2 Oxford Ct, Manchester M2 3WQ

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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