Driving Lessons in Salford
With six driving schools and 37 independent driving instructors, Salford provides plenty of choice for learners across Greater Manchester. Schools here average an excellent 4.9 stars and charge between £28 and £42 per hour, with one school offering female driving instructors and 12 independent female driving instructors available. Pass rates at nearby test centres range from 44.3% at Atherton to 56% at Bredbury, so it's worth discussing with your instructor which centre might suit your driving style best.
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Top driving schools in Salford by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Synerdrive
Cheapest manual driving school in Salford.
PassMeFast
Highest-rated manual driving school in Salford.
PassMeFast
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Salford.
PassMeFast
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Salford.
Driving lessons in Salford
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Jackie Bailey
John Barry Freeman
Carolyn Beesley
Muhammad Bilal
Andrew Brown
Emma Carter
Emma Carter
Glenn C. Murray
Robert Danison
John David Scott
Lorraine Dearden
Anthony Fox
Melissa Hamilton
Colin Hooley
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Intensive courses in Salford
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3 Salford schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Salford Test Centres and Pass Rates
The Salford area covers 9 test centres that processed 108,750 tests between 2025 and 2026, with pass rates varying wildly across Greater Manchester. Bredbury is your best option with a 56% pass rate, where women passed at 56.1% and men at 55.9%, though you'll wait 17 weeks. Cheetham Hill has the toughest record at 44.7%, with women at 40.5% and men at 48.7%, but the wait is just 10 weeks. Roads around Bolton include steep climbs and descents from the town centre, multi-lane junctions on the ring road system, and terraced streets where you'll need sharp observations. Automatic pass rates range from 37.9% at Atherton to 47.6% at Bredbury, and if you need a quick test, Bury offers an 8 week wait with a 46.3% pass rate.
Bredbury (Manchester)
10,636 tests taken · 17 week waitBolton (Manchester)
11,570 tests taken · 16 week waitSale (Manchester)
10,921 tests taken · 15 week waitRochdale (Manchester)
11,563 tests taken · 9 week waitWest Didsbury (Manchester)
17,806 tests taken · 23 week waitChadderton
15,988 tests taken · 12 week waitBury (Manchester)
7,024 tests taken · 8 week waitCheetham Hill (Manchester)
10,207 tests taken · 10 week waitAtherton (Manchester)
13,035 tests taken · 15 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bredbury (Manchester) | 56.1% | 55.9% | 47.6% | 56.0% | 10,636 | 17 weeks |
| Bolton (Manchester) | 50.0% | 53.5% | 46.7% | 51.8% | 11,570 | 16 weeks |
| Sale (Manchester) | 48.9% | 53.7% | 45.1% | 51.4% | 10,921 | 15 weeks |
| Rochdale (Manchester) | 45.7% | 50.1% | 42.8% | 48.3% | 11,563 | 9 weeks |
| West Didsbury (Manchester) | 44.7% | 50.3% | 43.1% | 47.7% | 17,806 | 23 weeks |
| Chadderton | 43.3% | 49.8% | 40.7% | 46.8% | 15,988 | 12 weeks |
| Bury (Manchester) | 43.0% | 48.9% | 38.9% | 46.3% | 7,024 | 8 weeks |
| Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 40.5% | 48.7% | 41.5% | 44.7% | 10,207 | 10 weeks |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 42.4% | 45.7% | 37.9% | 44.3% | 13,035 | 15 weeks |