Driving Lessons in Oldham

Oldham's 10 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors serve learners heading to several Greater Manchester test centres. Schools charge between £35 and £63.50 per hour, averaging £43, and maintain a 4.8-star average rating. Just 2 schools offer automatic driving lessons, though 5 provide intensive courses. Among the independent driving instructors, 6 are female driving instructors. The nearest test centre at Chadderton recorded a 44.9% pass rate, while Bredbury achieved a notably stronger 54.2%.

From £35/hr·Average £43/hr·Automatic from £35/hr

Oldham's Top Picks

Best Value

L-Team Driving School

Cheapest manual driving school in Oldham.

4.8(84 reviews)
£35/hr
Top Rated

PassMeQuick

Highest-rated manual driving school in Oldham.

4.9(166 reviews)
£63.5/hr
Best Automatic

L-Team Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Oldham.

4.8(84 reviews)
£35/hr

Driving Schools in Oldham

10 schools

Dropthel Driving School

Dropthel Driving School

4.6(76)

Operating across Oldham and Warrington with flexible scheduling from early morning to late evening, including Saturday afternoons. No pricing or instructor...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
85 Mona Rd, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 8ND
Learning Kerb Driver Training

Learning Kerb Driver Training

5.0(2)

Founded by Martin Norry, a former commercial driver who transitioned into professional instruction, this school combines real-world driving experience with a...

Manual
Higginshaw Rd, Kirkstone Cl, Oldham OL1 3JW
Shaw Driving School

Shaw Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
4.8(92)

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...

ManualIntensive
17 Hertfordshire Park Cl, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7YP
PassMeQuick

PassMeQuick

From £63.5/hr·10hrs for £635
4.9(166)

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...

ManualIntensive
34 Dorset Ave, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7DS
Etihad Driver Training

Etihad Driver Training

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
3.9(16)

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...

ManualIntensive
82 Repton Ave, Oldham OL8 4JD
1 Stop Driving Solutions

1 Stop Driving Solutions

5.0(45)

Grade A instructors with extensive expert training deliver lessons tailored to each student's needs, with progress monitored and recorded after every session....

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
41a Oxford St, Oldham OL9 7SN
SM Driving School

SM Driving School

From £35/hr·40hrs for £1600
5.0(109)

Patient teaching style focused on nervous learners and first-time drivers, with instructors who know local test routes inside out. £35/hour for individual...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Denmark Wy., Chadderton, Oldham OL9 6SD
L-Team Driving School

L-Team Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
4.8(84)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
177 Honeywell Ln, Oldham OL8 2JP
Croft Driving

Croft Driving

Block bookings available
4.8(17)

Patient instructor known for building confidence in nervous and anxious learners, with multiple reviews praising his calm, empathetic approach. 90-minute...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
30 Gatehead Croft, Delph, Oldham OL3 5QB
Col Driver Training

Col Driver Training

5.0(1)
Manual
1 Sheridan Way, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 9UY

Block Booking Deals in Oldham

6 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 7%

Etihad Driver Training

10hrs for £370

£37.00/hr

Save 5%

Shaw Driving School

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

Save 3%

L-Team Driving School

10hrs for £340

£34.00/hr

PassMeQuick

10hrs for £635

£63.50/hr

SM Driving School

40hrs for £1600

£40.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Oldham

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£35/hr
5 schools4.9best rated

Oldham Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 6 nearby test centres

Bredbury achieved 54.2% while Rochdale managed just 41.2% across the five centres that saw 60,154 tests from 2024 to 2025. Bredbury benefits from Stockport's suburban road network, while Rochdale's challenging town centre and proximity to moorland roads create tougher conditions. Men consistently outperformed women by 4-7 percentage points across all centres, most notably at Cheetham Hill (48% versus 39%). The area's industrial heritage creates challenging driving environments with steep hills, narrow terraced streets, and complex junction systems. Automatic transmission performed best at Bredbury (47%) compared to around 35-41% at the other Manchester-area centres.

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%
45%

Chadderton

12,454 tests taken
Women41.5%
Men48.0%
Automatic37.7%
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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