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
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Showing 1–20 of 52 driving schools and independent instructors in Oldham.
SM Driving School
Manual
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.
Alan Kenyon Driving School
Manual
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.
PassMeQuick
Manual
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
Manual
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
Manual and automatic
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
Manual
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
Manual and automatic
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
Manual
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
Manual
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
Manual
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.
Nikki Binns Driver Training.
Manual
Col Driver Training
Manual
Muhammad Abdul Rob
Mohammed Abdur Rob
Seachew Ahmed Mustafa
Abaid Ajmal
Mohammed Arshad
Keith Dimelow
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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
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.
Bredbury (Manchester)
10,636 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsRochdale (Manchester)
11,563 tests taken · typical wait 1½ monthsWest Didsbury (Manchester)
17,806 tests taken · typical wait 4½ monthsChadderton
15,988 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsBury (Manchester)
7,024 tests taken · typical wait 1½ monthsCheetham Hill (Manchester)
10,207 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Bredbury (Manchester) | 56.0% | 58.7% | 47.6% | 10,636 | 3½ months |
| Rochdale (Manchester) | 48.3% | 50.3% | 42.8% | 11,563 | 1½ months |
| West Didsbury (Manchester) | 47.7% | 50.1% | 43.1% | 17,806 | 4½ months |
| Chadderton | 46.8% | 49.6% | 40.7% | 15,988 | 3½ months |
| Bury (Manchester) | 46.3% | 48.9% | 38.9% | 7,024 | 1½ months |
| Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 44.7% | 47.5% | 41.5% | 10,207 | 2½ months |