Driving Lessons in Wigan

Wigan has 6 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors to choose from, with schools averaging an excellent 4.9-star rating. Lessons cost between £40 and £44 per hour, and 3 schools offer automatic driving lessons. Female driving instructors are available at 1 school, and there are 12 independent female driving instructors. Pass rates at nearby test centres vary significantly, from 40.9% at St Helens to 55.5% at Warrington, according to the latest DVSA data (2025-26).

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Driving lessons in Wigan

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Si Pass Driving School

Si Pass Driving School

5
From £44/hr10hrs for £430Save £10

Si Pass Driving School emphasizes affordable pricing with flexible payment options: £44/hour for automatic lessons or £40/hour for manual in your own car, with a 10-hour block at £430 (automatic) or £390 (manual) offering better value. Intensive courses range from 10 to 30 hours depending on your experience level, plus motorway lessons (£90 per 2 hours) and Pass Plus courses (£270) for qualified drivers looking to build confidence and potentially reduce insurance premiums.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
87 Thicknesse Ave, Wigan WN6 8PWView school
JBlairs of Wigan

JBlairs of Wigan

4.9
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

A 25-year-old institution offering manual lessons at £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with automatic tuition at £45/hour. Motorway training (2-hour minimum at £85–£95), Pass Plus courses, and intensive driving courses round out a comprehensive offering, plus check their Crazy Deals page for seasonal discounts.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
9 Frederick St, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3BDView school
Alex Cross Driving School

Alex Cross Driving School

4.8
From £40/hr

Independent instructor since 2011 with PCV and Motorbike (A) licences, bringing unique insight into how large vehicle drivers and riders see the road—making pupils safer, more competent drivers. £40/hour for standard lessons, with Pass Plus courses at £45/hour. Reviews consistently highlight his calm, patient teaching style and first-attempt pass success, particularly with nervous learners and those needing confidence rebuilding.

Manual
St Andrew's Dr, Wigan WN6 7RQView school
Crossroads Driving School

Crossroads Driving School

5

Crossroads Driving School operates across extended hours, with weekday lessons from 8am to 8pm and weekend availability to suit working schedules. No pricing or instructor details are listed on the site, so contact them directly to discuss rates and lesson options.

ManualEveningsWeekends
1 Fairholme Ave, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8LNView school
Craig Baker Driver Training

Craig Baker Driver Training

4.8

HGV training specialists who also offer car driving lessons with 8 years' experience across Wigan, Leyland, Chorley and Preston. A pass rate over 20% above the national average sets them apart, backed by DIA membership and recognition as a top-3 driving school locally. Modern fleet of manual and automatic vehicles, plus young driver lessons for ages 16 and under.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Bradley Hall Trading Estate, Unit 60-63L, Bradley Ln, Standish, Wigan WN6 0XQView school
Charlotte's School of Motoring

Charlotte's School of Motoring

5
Manual
Douglas Rd, Wigan WN1 1XTView school

Philip Alan Sudworth

John Anderton

Victoria Ann Grundy

Female ADI

Craig Baker

Anthony Boyd

Kevin Boyle

Louise Buckley

Female ADI

Paul Daniel Blundell

William David Burton

Brian Dawber

Rachel Dempsey

Female ADI

Linda Elaine Shambley

Female ADI

Helen Everett

Female ADI

Mark Farnworth

Svetlana Gailisa

Female ADI

Stuart Grundy

Gurkan Gur

David Heap

Victoria Hulse

Female ADI

Paula Jane Mather

Female ADI

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  1. JBlairs of Wigan

    £38010 hrs

    £38/hr£40/hr

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  2. Si Pass Driving School

    £43010 hrs

    £43/hr£44/hr

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Intensive courses in Wigan

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3 Wigan schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Wigan Test Centres and Pass Rates

With 51,744 tests taken between 2025 and 2026, Wigan learners face an average pass rate of 49.1% across five centres. Warrington tops the list at 55.5%, men and women both passing at similar rates around 55%, while St Helens sits lowest at 40.9% with women at 43.5% and men at 39.5%. The roads around Atherton include the East Lancashire Road with fast-moving traffic and complicated lane merges, while Bolton involves steep gradients around the town centre and tight residential terraces. Atherton has a 15 week wait and Bolton stretches to 16 weeks, but St Helens is just 7 weeks if you're willing to accept its lower 40.9% pass rate.

56%

Warrington

7,550 tests taken · 11 week wait
Women55.4%
Men55.7%
Automatic48.6%
53%

Chorley

5,415 tests taken · 12 week wait
Women53.2%
Men52.5%
Automatic46.2%
52%

Bolton (Manchester)

11,570 tests taken · 16 week wait
Women50.0%
Men53.5%
Automatic46.7%
44%

Atherton (Manchester)

13,035 tests taken · 15 week wait
Women42.4%
Men45.7%
Automatic37.9%
41%

St Helens (Liverpool)

14,174 tests taken · 7 week wait
Women43.5%
Men39.5%
Automatic34.1%

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