Driving Lessons in Oldham

With 12 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, Oldham offers substantial choice for learners across Greater Manchester. Prices at schools vary considerably, from £35 to £63.50 per hour, averaging £42. Five schools offer intensive courses, and female driving instructors are available at five schools, with an additional six independent female driving instructors in the area. The nearby Chadderton test centre recorded a 46.8% pass rate, while Bredbury achieved notably higher results at 56%.

£42
average price
12
driving schools
40
independent instructors
6
test centres

Driving lessons in Oldham

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SM Driving School

SM Driving School

Manual

5(109)
From £35/hr40hrs for £1,600

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Denmark Wy., Chadderton, Oldham OL9 6SDView school
Alan Kenyon Driving School

Alan Kenyon Driving School

Manual

5(2)
From £40/hr

20+ years of experience with a patient, methodical approach—one reviewer noted Alan found ways to teach her when previous instructors had made her believe driving wasn't possible. 1.5-hour lessons at £60, plus motorway, refresher, and Pass Plus courses available, with free online theory and hazard perception training included.

4 Malta Cl, Middleton, Manchester M24 2BTView school
PassMeQuick

PassMeQuick

Manual

4.9(166)
From £63.50/hr10hrs for £635

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.

Intensive
34 Dorset Ave, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7DSView school
Shaw Driving School

Shaw Driving School

Manual

4.8(92)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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.

Intensive
17 Hertfordshire Park Cl, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7YPView school
L-Team Driving School

L-Team Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8(84)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

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.

Intensive
177 Honeywell Ln, Oldham OL8 2JPView school
Etihad Driver Training

Etihad Driver Training

Manual

3.9(16)
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

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.

Intensive
82 Repton Ave, Oldham OL8 4JDView school
1 Stop Driving Solutions

1 Stop Driving Solutions

Manual and automatic

5(45)

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.

EveningsWeekends
41a Oxford St, Oldham OL9 7SNView school
Learning Kerb Driver Training

Learning Kerb Driver Training

Manual

5(2)

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.

Higginshaw Rd, Kirkstone Cl, Oldham OL1 3JWView school
Croft Driving

Croft Driving

Manual

4.8(17)
Block bookings available

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.

EveningsWeekends
30 Gatehead Croft, Delph, Oldham OL3 5QBView school
Dropthel Driving School

Dropthel Driving School

Manual

4.6(76)

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.

EveningsWeekends
85 Mona Rd, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 8NDView school
Nikki Binns Driver Training.

Nikki Binns Driver Training.

Manual

5(62)
Middleton, Manchester M24 2YSView school
Col Driver Training

Col Driver Training

Manual

5(1)
1 Sheridan Way, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 9UYView school

Muhammad Abdul Rob

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Rafia Asghar

Female ADI

Safia Barkat

Female ADI

Keith Dimelow

Block booking

Best block deals in Oldham

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.

  1. Etihad Driver Training

    £37010 hrs

    £37/hr£40/hr

    Save £30

  2. Shaw Driving School

    £38010 hrs

    £38/hr£40/hr

    Save £20

  3. L-Team Driving School

    £34010 hrs

    £34/hr£35/hr

    Save £10

  4. SM Driving School

    £1,60040 hrs

    £40/hr

    Block rate
  5. PassMeQuick

    £63510 hrs

    £63.50/hr

    Block rate

Intensive courses in Oldham

Want to pass fast?

5 Oldham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Oldham Test Centres and Pass Rates

None of the six centres near Oldham is far from the national figure of 50%. Bredbury does best with 56%, along with the highest automatic pass rate at 48%, while Cheetham Hill at 45% and Bury at 46% are only slightly under average. Rochdale has the shortest wait, about 1½ months, and West Didsbury the longest at about 4½ months, so the wait may matter more to you than the pass rate here.

56%

Bredbury (Manchester)

10,636 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate58.7%
Automatic pass rate47.6%
48%

Rochdale (Manchester)

11,563 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate50.3%
Automatic pass rate42.8%
48%

West Didsbury (Manchester)

17,806 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate50.1%
Automatic pass rate43.1%
47%

Chadderton

15,988 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate49.6%
Automatic pass rate40.7%
46%

Bury (Manchester)

7,024 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate48.9%
Automatic pass rate38.9%
45%

Cheetham Hill (Manchester)

10,207 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate47.5%
Automatic pass rate41.5%

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