Driving Lessons in Oldham
Ten driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors serve Oldham, with schools averaging £43 per hour and achieving an excellent 4.8-star rating. Five schools offer intensive courses, and 2 offer automatic driving lessons. There are 6 independent female driving instructors in the area. For your test, Bredbury stands out with a 56% pass rate based on 10,636 tests, significantly better than other nearby centres like Chadderton (46.8%) and Cheetham Hill (44.7%).
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SM Driving School
Patient teaching style focused on nervous learners and first-time drivers, with instructors who know local test routes inside out. £35/hour for individual lessons, or intensive courses from £250 for 5 hours up to £1,600 for 40 hours, with discounted block booking rates available.
PassMeQuick
Specialist in intensive driving courses designed to help learners pass in 1 day to 2–3 weeks, perfect if you're working around tight schedules. Founded in 1999 with thousands of pupils trained, courses range from 5 to 20 hours at £82–£86 per hour, with flexible booking to suit your learning pace and commitments.
Shaw Driving School
28 years' experience delivering patient, relaxed tuition with a refreshing approach that keeps learners confident and eager. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, plus student discounts available (£38/hour or £360 for 10 hours). All lessons include free theory and hazard perception materials, with Pass Plus, motorway tuition, and intensive courses also on offer.
L-Team Driving School
Intensive driving courses with test fees included, from £124 deposit for a 1-day 6-hour course up to £270 for a 5-day 30-hour programme. Standard lessons start at £35/hour for manual or £37/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £340 (manual) or £360 (automatic). Beginners get special pricing: 5-hour courses from £160 (manual) or £175 (automatic), designed to get you test-ready as quickly as safely possible.
Etihad Driver Training
Many pupils pass first time in just one week with intensive courses that include the test fee at no extra cost. £40/hour for weekly lessons or £370 for a 10-hour block, with intensive options from £990 for 20 hours (5 days) up to £1970 for 40 hours (10 days). Pass Plus courses also available at £250 to build confidence on motorways, night driving, and all-weather conditions.
1 Stop Driving Solutions
Grade A instructors with extensive expert training deliver lessons tailored to each student's needs, with progress monitored and recorded after every session. Both automatic and manual lessons available in modern cars, designed to build confidence and prepare you for test standard. Reliable, approachable teaching methods that cater to all experience levels and learning styles.
Learning Kerb Driver Training
Founded by Martin Norry, a former commercial driver who transitioned into professional instruction, this school combines real-world driving experience with a purpose-built training centre featuring classroom facilities and a dedicated practice road for hazard awareness. The ethos centres on patience, practice, persistence and professionalism—values reflected in student success—with 2-hour introductory lessons available to get you started.
Croft Driving
Patient instructor known for building confidence in nervous and anxious learners, with multiple reviews praising his calm, empathetic approach. 90-minute lessons recommended at standard rates, plus 60-minute and 2-hour options as you progress; block discounts available on 10-lesson packages. Referral scheme offers half-price lessons when you recommend a friend.
Dropthel Driving School
Operating across Oldham and Warrington with flexible scheduling from early morning to late evening, including Saturday afternoons. No pricing or instructor details are visible on the homepage — contact directly or check the booking system for rates and availability.
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Intensive courses in Oldham
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5 Oldham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Oldham Test Centres and Pass Rates
Bredbury stands out with a 56% pass rate, the highest among the six test centres serving Oldham, though you'll wait 17 weeks for a slot. Chadderton, which saw 15,988 tests between 2025 and 2026, has a pass rate of 46.8%, with women at 43.3% and men at 49.8%. The roads around Chadderton include busy residential streets and the main routes towards Oldham town centre, where multi-lane junctions and terraced housing can make manoeuvres tight. West Didsbury processed 17,806 tests in the same period with a 47.7% pass rate, but comes with a 23 week wait. Automatic pass rates range from 38.9% at Bury to 47.6% at Bredbury, while wait times are shortest at Bury with 8 weeks.
Bredbury (Manchester)
10,636 tests taken · 17 week waitRochdale (Manchester)
11,563 tests taken · 9 week waitWest Didsbury (Manchester)
17,806 tests taken · 23 week waitChadderton
15,988 tests taken · 12 week waitBury (Manchester)
7,024 tests taken · 8 week waitCheetham Hill (Manchester)
10,207 tests taken · 10 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bredbury (Manchester) | 56.1% | 55.9% | 47.6% | 56.0% | 10,636 | 17 weeks |
| Rochdale (Manchester) | 45.7% | 50.1% | 42.8% | 48.3% | 11,563 | 9 weeks |
| West Didsbury (Manchester) | 44.7% | 50.3% | 43.1% | 47.7% | 17,806 | 23 weeks |
| Chadderton | 43.3% | 49.8% | 40.7% | 46.8% | 15,988 | 12 weeks |
| Bury (Manchester) | 43.0% | 48.9% | 38.9% | 46.3% | 7,024 | 8 weeks |
| Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 40.5% | 48.7% | 41.5% | 44.7% | 10,207 | 10 weeks |