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
Driving Schools in Manchester
71 schools
Viva Driving School
Highest-rated driving school on Google in the Manchester area with a 5.0 rating across 579 reviews. £35/hour for single lessons or £70 for 2 hours, with block packages from 5 to 40 lessons available—learners consistently praise instructor Mo for his calm, patient teaching style that builds genuine confidence. Specialises in first-time passes through intensive courses or flexible weekly lessons, plus Pass Plus courses at £230.Highest-rated driving school on Google in the Manchester area with a 5.0 rating across 579 reviews. £35/hour for single lessons or £70 for 2 hours, with block...
Leaps Driving School
Known for supporting nervous and anxious learners, with instructors Yusuf and Shahnaz earning consistent five-star reviews for patience and confidence-building. £40/hour or block deals from £190 (5 hours) to £380 (10 hours), with test car available and flexible scheduling six days a week.Known for supporting nervous and anxious learners, with instructors Yusuf and Shahnaz earning consistent five-star reviews for patience and confidence-building....
Taz Driving School
Taz Driving School emphasises relaxed, patient instruction using the latest teaching techniques, with all instructors motivated to help nervous learners build confidence quickly. Door-to-door pickup from home, school, college or work is included, making it easy to fit lessons around your schedule. Pass Plus courses available at £240 for manual lessons; call for a personal quotation on hourly rates and block booking deals.Taz Driving School emphasises relaxed, patient instruction using the latest teaching techniques, with all instructors motivated to help nervous learners build...
Ethos Driving School
£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 to keep learners fully engaged and progressing through each stage with clarity, backed by local test-route knowledge and personalised feedback for every session.£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...
HDS Driving School
98% first-time pass rate backed by instructors with 17+ years' experience in the region. Lessons start at £35/hour with block deals from £170 for 5 hours up to £330 for 10 hours, plus free unlimited online theory training and 24-hour support.98% first-time pass rate backed by instructors with 17+ years' experience in the region. Lessons start at £35/hour with block deals from £170 for 5 hours up to...
SDM Automatic & Manual Driving School
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, plus mock tests and pre-test assessments to build confidence. Calm, supportive instruction for nervous drivers and beginners, with expertise in Manchester's roads and test routes.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,...
DRS Driving School
Rated 4.9/5 by 100+ local learners with a 98% pass rate. Regular courses start at £37/hour (5-hour block) or £35/hour (10-hour block), while intensive courses begin at £200 for fast-track test preparation. Patient instructors focus on building confidence gradually in a stress-free environment across all Greater Manchester areas.Rated 4.9/5 by 100+ local learners with a 98% pass rate. Regular courses start at £37/hour (5-hour block) or £35/hour (10-hour block), while intensive courses...
ADZ Driving School
Manchester's best-rated school with a 98.5% pass rate across 150+ five-star reviews and 6 patient instructors trained to work with nervous beginners. Flexible block packages start at £350–£380 for 10 hours (manual/automatic), with the popular 20-hour Standard at £32–£36/hour, or pay-as-you-go from £35/hour. Lessons available 7 days a week with pick-up and drop-off included.Manchester's best-rated school with a 98.5% pass rate across 150+ five-star reviews and 6 patient instructors trained to work with nervous beginners. Flexible...
Starlight Driving School
A very high pass rate and patient instructors using specialized techniques to ease learner nervousness. New air-conditioned cars, student discounts, and pickup from home, work or college. Ready for test in 1 week with intensive courses available.A very high pass rate and patient instructors using specialized techniques to ease learner nervousness. New air-conditioned cars, student discounts, and pickup...
Block Booking Deals in Manchester
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Intensive Courses in Manchester
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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 |