Driving Lessons in Rochdale

Rochdale has 18 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors to choose from. Lesson prices start from £30 per hour, with an average of £34 across schools that publish their rates. Female driving instructors are available at 6 schools, and there are 9 independent female driving instructors in the area. Pass rates at nearby test centres vary considerably, from 44.7% at Chadderton to 51.8% at Bolton according to the latest DVSA data.

£34
average price
18
driving schools
40
independent instructors
5
test centres

Driving lessons in Rochdale

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iDrive

iDrive

Manual and automatic

5(667)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Straightforward pricing at £35/hour with a 10-hour block deal at £330, plus intensive courses ranging from 5 to 45 hours starting from £200. Beyond standard lessons, they offer motorway courses (£90 for 2 hours) and Pass Plus insurance-discount courses (£270 for 6 hours) to help you progress beyond the basics.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Moss Bridge House, Moss Bridge Rd, Rochdale OL16 5EAView school
MCR Driving School

MCR Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(549)
From £40/hr10hrs for £450

Grade A instructors with a 4.9/5 Google rating and 50+ five-star Facebook reviews. £40/hour or £450 for 10 hours, with a 20-hour block at £800—no hidden charges. Known for patient, professional teaching especially suited to nervous learners, with flexible payment plans and a 48-hour cancellation policy.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Office 2, 229 Spotland Rd, Rochdale OL12 7AGView school
Time2Drive Driving School

Time2Drive Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(317)
From £30/hr

5.0-star rating across 317 Google reviews with instructors praised for patience, clear teaching, and strong support through test anxiety. Standard lessons from £30/hour with intensive courses starting at £200, plus motorway and Pass Plus courses available. Multiple instructors with 20+ years' combined experience deliver consistent first-time pass results.

Intensive
46 Albert Royds St, Rochdale OL16 2SXView school
Gonpass

Gonpass

Automatic

5(119)90% pass rate
From £32/hr10hrs for £300Save £20

Over 90% first-time pass rate, nearly double the national average. £32/hour or £300 for a 10-hour block, with intensive automatic driving courses available on request and Pass Plus courses at £180.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
13 Mill Nook, Rochdale OL12 0HSView school
Drive MCR

Drive MCR

Manual and automatic

5(15)90% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

90% pass rate with students typically test-ready in 30 hours, nearly 30% faster than the national average. £35/hour or £70 for 2-hour lessons, with block deals from £340 for 10 hours up to £670 for 20 hours. Motorway training included as standard, plus free early test date booking and local instructors expert in test routes.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
4 Alicia Dr, Rochdale OL12 6JWView school
Bash Driving School

Bash Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(7)87% pass rate
From £32/hr10hrs for £300Save £20

87% first-time pass rate backed by hundreds of five-star reviews praising instructor Waqas for patient, confident teaching. Lessons start at £32/hour or £300 for a 10-hour block with mock test included. Available 7 days a week with door-to-door pick-up across Greater Manchester.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
19 Clover Hall Cres, Rochdale OL16 2TRView school
Arain Driving School Rochdale

Arain Driving School Rochdale

Manual and automatic

4.9(257)
From £35/hr

£33–£35 per hour for single lessons, or £50 for 90-minute sessions with multi-lingual instructors fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi. Free theory test training included, plus you can use the school car for your test to build confidence on familiar routes. Known for covering test-centre areas and offering Pass Plus courses for motorway confidence and insurance savings.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Speaks Urdu, Punjabi
65 Peel St, Rochdale OL12 6PNView school
Drive 4 Pass

Drive 4 Pass

Manual and automatic

4.9(58)
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £300Save £25

£35/hour or £300 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £65 to accelerate progress. Blue light and student discounts available (£5 off 2-hour lessons). Multi-award-winning school emphasizing faster learning through longer lessons and tailored instruction for each learner.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Cook St, Rochdale OL16 2LZView school
U-Drive School of Motoring

U-Drive School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.8(21)
From £32/hr10hrs for £180Save £140

Established since 2007 with a strong reputation for successful pass rates across the Rochdale Borough area. Lessons start from £32/hour with a 10-hour block deal at £180 (2-hour lessons only), plus a free first lesson when you block book in advance. Lessons available in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, with student discounts and PassPlus courses also on offer.

Female Instructors
Speaks Urdu, Punjabi
6 Birkdale Rd, Rochdale OL16 4XEView school
Fast Track Driving School

Fast Track Driving School

Manual

25hrs for £884

5-hour refresher courses from £160 up to a 25-hour package at £884 (test fee included), plus a Guaranteed Pass option at £1,810 with £200 cashback on first-time passes. Known for helping nervous drivers with structured one-to-one training, motorway lessons, and Pass Plus courses that reduce insurance costs. Multiple recent first-time passes showcase consistent results.

IntensiveTest car available
42 Pennine Dr, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3HLView school
Manchester One Driving School

Manchester One Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(7)
Block bookings available

Specializes in nervous driver support with patient, personalized instruction across 2026-spec dual-control vehicles. Deep knowledge of local test routes across all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs—Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, and Stockport—delivers a first-time pass rate significantly above the national average. Flexible block booking discounts available, with 2-hour lessons recommended for maximum progress on complex junctions.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
21 Pomona St, Rochdale OL11 1PDView school
Greenline Driving School

Greenline Driving School

Automatic

5(1)
Block bookings available

Fast-track test bookings and flexible scheduling set this school apart—one student praised how they went out of their way to accommodate unusual lesson times and even provided pickup and dropoff. Customer reviews highlight patient instructors like Sharan who build confidence quickly, with one learner passing first time after a 24-hour intensive course despite starting from scratch.

Intensive
135 Rugby Rd, Rochdale OL12 0DZView school
Highfields Driver Training

Highfields Driver Training

Manual and automatic

4.9(156)

One of the most experienced teams in the area with over 15 years of collective teaching experience. Friendly, calm instructors deliver structured lessons tailored to your pace, with same instructor and car throughout your course—plus Pass Plus courses also available.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
39 Chaseley Rd, Rochdale OL12 6PRView school
Pennine Intensive Driving

Pennine Intensive Driving

Manual and automatic

Block bookings available

Pennine specialises in one-to-one intensive driving courses across one or two weeks, with 6 hours daily tuition from the same instructor in modern dual-control vehicles. Courses range from 18 to 48 hours (£720–£1,920), with automatic instruction available at an additional £3 per hour, and a fast-track test service for £60. Multiple five-star reviews highlight instructors like Kamal, Sak, and Dill for their calm teaching style and high first-time pass rates.

Intensive
Selby St, Rochdale OL16 2LFView school
WOW Driving School

WOW Driving School

Manual

No specific instructor credentials, pass rates, pricing, or unique teaching methods are detailed on this page. The school offers learner lessons, refresher courses, motorway training, Pass Plus courses, and intensive driving options across weekdays, but further information about instructor experience, costs, or what sets them apart would need to be requested directly.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
5 Coptrod Head Cl, Rochdale OL12 9UGView school
North West Fast Pass

North West Fast Pass

Manual and automatic

Established 8 years ago, North West Fast Pass specializes in intensive automatic driving courses with flexible scheduling and a money-back guarantee. One-to-one instruction covers everything from basic vehicle control to advanced techniques, with fast-tracked test bookings and multiple payment options available.

Intensive
Moss Bridge House, Moss Bridge Rd, Rochdale OL16 5EAView school
Drive UK - Driving School

Drive UK - Driving School

Manual

4.9(1279)
Millennium House, 286 Yorkshire St, Rochdale OL16 2DRView school
Robert Weston Driving Tuition

Robert Weston Driving Tuition

Manual

55 Shawfield Ln, Rochdale OL12 7RQView school

Mohammed Abu Taher Shah

Rashid Ahmed

Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Rochdale?

Most learners pay £30–£35 an hour. Under £30 is a good deal, over £40 is at the higher end.

Typical
£35
Most pay
£30–£35
Schools
£30–35
5
£35–40
4

Based on prices from 9 driving schools in Rochdale.

Intensive courses in Rochdale

Want to pass fast?

14 Rochdale schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Rochdale Test Centres and Pass Rates

Rochdale's own centre has a lot going for it. Its pass rate of 48% is close to the 50% average across Great Britain, and its wait of about 1½ months is the shortest nearby. Bolton has the best pass rate at 52% and the strongest automatic pass rate at 47%, a touch above the national automatic figure of 45%. At the other end, Cheetham Hill has a pass rate of 45% and Bury 46%, below average but not far off. Chadderton has the longest wait, about 3½ months. With the rates this close, it makes sense to test near where you learn.

52%

Bolton (Manchester)

11,570 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate54.7%
Automatic pass rate46.7%
48%

Rochdale (Manchester)

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