Driving Lessons in Salford
Salford balances affordability with quality, offering 6 driving schools that average £37 per hour with an excellent 4.9-star rating. You'll also find 37 independent driving instructors here, including 12 female driving instructors working independently. Three schools offer automatic driving lessons and intensive courses, while one has female driving instructors on staff. Bolton test centre stands out with a strong 56.7% pass rate, considerably better than Cheetham Hill's 43.7% or Bury's 40.3%.
From £28/hr·Average £37/hr
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Driving Schools in Salford
6 schools
AB Driving School
An instructor-led school emphasizing structured, client-centred tuition tailored to individual learning styles. £42/hour for standard lessons, or £390 for a 10-hour block (£39/hour), with flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours and a discounted first 2-hour lesson at £42. Motorway instruction also available post-test.An instructor-led school emphasizing structured, client-centred tuition tailored to individual learning styles. £42/hour for standard lessons, or £390 for a...
Zool Driving School
Established in 2017, Zool has trained high-profile clients including England footballer Dele Alli and F1 driver Alexander Albon, backed by 5-star reviews. Regular courses start at £42/hour (5-hour block at £210 for manual, £220 for automatic), with intensive courses from £48/hour (5-hour block at £240 manual, £260 automatic). Test day car hire available from £80.Established in 2017, Zool has trained high-profile clients including England footballer Dele Alli and F1 driver Alexander Albon, backed by 5-star reviews....
Synerdrive
Young, modern driving school run by a single instructor who specializes in building confidence with nervous learners—multiple reviews highlight how he adapts teaching to individual needs and creates a relaxed learning environment. Lessons from £28/hour (pay-as-you-go) or £114/month for weekly 1-hour sessions, with flexible payment options and a Ford Fiesta ST for tuition.Young, modern driving school run by a single instructor who specializes in building confidence with nervous learners—multiple reviews highlight how he adapts...
Tewi Driving School
Standard lessons from £35/hour (10-hour blocks at £350) or intensive courses from £43/hour (10-hour blocks at £430). Known for high pass rates and patient instruction tailored to each learner's pace, with flexible scheduling and student discounts available.Standard lessons from £35/hour (10-hour blocks at £350) or intensive courses from £43/hour (10-hour blocks at £430). Known for high pass rates and patient...
PassMeFast
PassMeFast is a national driving school offering flexible course packages from 10 to 48 hours, with both manual and automatic lessons available. They provide semi-intensive courses, motorway training, and fast-track test booking, plus PassProtect—a confidence-building option that adds 2 extra tests for the price of 1. Student, youth, and apprentice discounts are available.PassMeFast is a national driving school offering flexible course packages from 10 to 48 hours, with both manual and automatic lessons available. They provide...
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Salford Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 9 nearby test centres
The eight Salford centres saw 89,700 tests from 2024 to 2025 with Bolton achieving the highest pass rate at 56.7% and Rochdale the lowest at 41.2%. Manchester's urban environment presents multiple challenges from MediaCity's modern road layouts to traditional terraced streets with tight parking. Men typically scored 4-6 percentage points higher than women across most centres, with the gap particularly noticeable at Cheetham Hill and Rochdale. Automatic pass rates ranged widely from Rochdale's challenging 35.2% to Bolton's more manageable 51%.
Bolton (Manchester)
11,879 tests takenBredbury (Manchester)
9,946 tests takenWest Didsbury (Manchester)
17,196 tests takenSale (Manchester)
9,977 tests takenChadderton
12,454 tests takenAtherton (Manchester)
7,690 tests takenCheetham Hill (Manchester)
10,768 tests takenRochdale (Manchester)
9,790 tests takenBury (Manchester)
8,136 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton (Manchester) | 53.1% | 59.9% | 51.0% | 56.7% | 11,879 |
| Bredbury (Manchester) | 51.4% | 56.4% | 47.4% | 54.2% | 9,946 |
| West Didsbury (Manchester) | 48.7% | 52.9% | 45.9% | 50.9% | 17,196 |
| Sale (Manchester) | 45.8% | 52.0% | 44.2% | 49.1% | 9,977 |
| Chadderton | 41.5% | 48.0% | 37.7% | 44.9% | 12,454 |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 43.9% | 44.8% | 39.4% | 44.4% | 7,690 |
| Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 39.0% | 48.0% | 40.9% | 43.7% | 10,768 |
| Rochdale (Manchester) | 37.9% | 43.7% | 35.2% | 41.2% | 9,790 |
| Bury (Manchester) | 38.4% | 41.5% | 35.5% | 40.3% | 8,136 |