Driving Lessons in Stockport
Stockport has 18 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with 6 independent female driving instructors among them. Schools charge between £34 and £40 per hour, averaging £38, and maintain excellent 4.8-star ratings. Seven schools offer automatic driving lessons, while female driving instructors are available at one school. Bredbury test centre stands out with a 56% pass rate, significantly higher than West Didsbury's 47.7% or Cheetham Hill's 44.7%.
- £38
- average price
- 18
- driving schools
- 40
- independent instructors
- 6
- test centres
Top driving schools in Stockport by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Robert Burns Driving Tuition
Cheapest manual driving school in Stockport.
Robert Burns Driving Tuition
Highest-rated manual driving school in Stockport.
CFN Driver Training Solutions
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Stockport.
Kings Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Stockport.
Driving lessons in Stockport
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Robert Burns Driving Tuition
Grade A instructor with a perfect 5/5 rating across 91 Google reviews and a specialist approach for nervous learners. £34/hour or £325 for 10 lessons, with a special introductory offer of £90 for the first 3 hours—plus Pass Plus courses available to boost your insurance discount.
Paul Gorman Driving Tuition
Grade A instructor ranked 61st among UK driving schools with a 72% pass rate and 246 five-star reviews out of 262 total. At £35/hour, Paul focuses on making lessons engaging and building confidence, with particular strength in helping nervous or returning learners; one recent student restarted at 30+ after giving up at 17 and passed first time. Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also available at £40/hour.
CFN Driver Training Solutions
20 years of experience teaching new learners through to emergency responders, with 5-star Google reviews. £35/hour for standard lessons, plus Pass Plus courses at £55 per 90 minutes. Known for patient, thorough instruction—particularly effective with anxious learners—and advanced police driving techniques.
JSM Driving
Rated 5.0 on Google with a consistently high pass rate, this instructor teaches in a fully electric Kia Niro and uses the Total Drive app to help pupils track progress between lessons. £39/hour or £370 for 10 hours, with block deals up to 40 hours (£1,400) and free Theory Test support included. Pupils praise the relaxed, supportive atmosphere and practical goal-setting approach that builds independent, confident drivers.
SBY Driving School
£40 per hour or block book 10 hours for £380 (£38/hour), with larger savings on 20-hour packages at £37/hour. Steve specialises in nervous and anxious drivers, using coaching methods to build confidence from the ground up. Intensive courses available on request for those ready to pass quickly.
Parker School of Motoring
Chris Parker boasts a 76.43% first-time pass rate—65% above the national average—built on 18 years of positive, road-focused teaching that gets learners test-ready efficiently. Single lessons at £40/hour or 1.5-hour sessions at £60, with block deals at £380 for 10 hours or £740 for 20 hours. Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also available, with half-price motorway tuition for those who pass.
Nolan School of Motoring
£40/hour or £390 for 10 hours, with a Grade A instructor who spent over a decade as an HGV driver and trainer. All lessons take place in a BMW MINI, and you'll get access to a comprehensive YouTube channel covering test routes, manoeuvres, and theory test prep—past students consistently praise these videos for accelerating their progress. Pass Plus courses available at £250.
Noble Driving Academy
Standard hourly lessons at £35 for manual or automatic, with intensive courses from £40/hour and Pass Plus courses also available. Flexible scheduling across weekdays, weekends, and evenings (9am–8pm weekdays, 10am–6pm weekends) means fitting lessons around your routine is straightforward. The school emphasizes a high first-time pass rate and personalized instruction tailored to nervous drivers, refresher learners, and those preparing for motorway or test-day driving.
Matt Robinson Driving School
Specialises in nervous drivers and offers tailored lessons focused on your specific weak points rather than wasting time on skills you've already mastered. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses, mock tests, and motorway driving lessons also available. Pick-up and drop-off included throughout the area.
Kings Driving School
Built on over 70 years of combined teaching experience, Kings Driving School rejects the traditional franchise model in favour of supporting individual instructor growth and reputation. Manual lessons start at £37/hour (or £35/hour in a 10-hour block at £350), with automatic lessons from £42/hour (£40/hour in a 10-hour block at £400), plus refresher courses, motorway training, and Pass Plus lessons available.
Pass with Paul Driving School Stockport
Known for a calm and patient teaching style with a high pass rate. Learn in a new KIA Ceed GT Line with premium dual controls, heated seats, and air conditioning—the car is fully insured for lessons, mock tests, motorway training, and test day use. Services include manual lessons at all levels, mock driving tests, motorway lessons, and refresher courses tailored to your goals.
Beverly Slater
A holistic approach to learning that focuses on confidence and hazard awareness alongside test preparation. Book your first 2-hour lesson and get the second hour free, with Pass Plus courses also available for new drivers.
Geoff Capes Driving School
Established driving school with instructors experienced in supporting learners with autism and ADHD, adapting lessons to individual needs. Multiple first-time passes and strong reviews highlight patient, clear teaching; free Theory Test Pro access and seven-day availability including evenings make booking flexible.
Arcangel Driver Training
Arcangel Driver Training offers beginner, intermediate, and intensive driving courses with a focus on supportive and innovative teaching. The school caters to all skill levels and backgrounds, though specific pricing, instructor credentials, and pass rates are not detailed on their current website.
Cheby Driving School
96% first-time pass rate with a 30-minute assessment to estimate how many lessons you'll need before test day. Lessons are delivered in 2-hour increments with three tiered packages—the Bee Basic at £70, Worker Bee at £350 (6 lessons, ideal for experienced drivers), and Master Bee at £560 (comprehensive for beginners)—all including free pick-up and drop-off plus pre- and post-lesson follow-up.
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How much do driving lessons cost in Stockport?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 10 driving schools in Stockport.
Intensive courses in Stockport
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4 Stockport schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Stockport Test Centres and Pass Rates
Bredbury has the highest pass rate at 56%, with men and women almost level at 55.9% and 56.1%, and it's one of the smaller centres with 10,636 tests between 2025 and 2026. The roads around Bredbury are a mix of steep hills, residential estates and approaches to faster A-roads with challenging junctions. West Didsbury saw 17,806 tests and has a pass rate of 47.7%, with a 23 week wait, while Sale is at 51.4% with a 15 week wait. Cheetham Hill is the quickest at 10 weeks but has a pass rate of just 44.7%, and Chadderton is 12 weeks at 46.8%. Automatic learners manage between 40.7% and 47.6% depending on the centre, with Bredbury again the strongest. Macclesfield sits at 51.9% with a 21 week wait, and across all six centres in the Stockport area, 70,067 tests were taken.
Bredbury (Manchester)
10,636 tests taken · 17 week waitMacclesfield
4,509 tests taken · 21 week waitSale (Manchester)
10,921 tests taken · 15 week waitWest Didsbury (Manchester)
17,806 tests taken · 23 week waitChadderton
15,988 tests taken · 12 week waitCheetham Hill (Manchester)
10,207 tests taken · 10 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bredbury (Manchester) | 56.1% | 55.9% | 47.6% | 56.0% | 10,636 | 17 weeks |
| Macclesfield | 49.8% | 53.7% | 44.7% | 51.9% | 4,509 | 21 weeks |
| Sale (Manchester) | 48.9% | 53.7% | 45.1% | 51.4% | 10,921 | 15 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 |
| Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 40.5% | 48.7% | 41.5% | 44.7% | 10,207 | 10 weeks |