Driving Lessons in Greater Manchester

From £25/hr·Average £37/hr

Greater Manchester's Top Picks

Best Value

Pass Faster

Cheapest manual driving school in Greater Manchester.

4.7(77 reviews)
£25/hr
Top Rated

Darz Driving School

Highest-rated manual driving school in Greater Manchester.

4.9(2651 reviews)
Best Automatic

Adams Driver Trainer

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Greater Manchester.

5.0(1987 reviews)
£35/hr
Female Instructors

Adams Driver Trainer

Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Greater Manchester.

5.0(1987 reviews)
£35/hr

Driving Schools in Greater Manchester

177 schools

Parker School of Motoring

Parker School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(24)·76.43% pass rate

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...

Automatic
10 Siskin Rd, Stockport SK2 5JX
Van Halen Driving School

Van Halen Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%
5.0(36)

Established in 2010, Van Halen Driving School has built a strong reputation for supporting nervous and anxious learners with patient, calm instruction across...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
6 Farcroft Cl, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0GA
Motorvate Driving School

Motorvate Driving School

5.0(17)

Established in 1995, this school specialises in nervous and beginner learners, with particular experience supporting disabled and convicted drivers. Flexible...

ManualIntensive
Hyde Rd, Manchester M18 7LN
Z-Drive: Driver Training

Z-Drive: Driver Training

4.9(48)
Manual
Compstall Rd, Marple Bridge, Stockport SK6 5HG
Drive Elite

Drive Elite

5.0(189)

Family-run school with 25 years' experience focused on first-time passes through tailored weekly lessons and intensive courses. All instructors are qualified,...

ManualIntensive
Ely Ave, Stretford, Manchester M32 9TT
Northern School of Motoring

Northern School of Motoring

Block bookings available
3.0(2)

20 years' experience with Level 3 NVQ in Customer Service and CRB checked. Discounted block deals available—book 10 hours of lessons and receive a reduced rate....

Manual
21 Duddon Ave, Breightmet, Bolton BL2 5EZ
North West Fast Pass

North West Fast Pass

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Moss Bridge House, Moss Bridge Rd, Rochdale OL16 5EA
Let's Learn School of Motoring

Let's Learn School of Motoring

From £37/hr·10hrs for £355Save 4%
5.0(6)

Established in 2009, Let's Learn has built a reputation as one of Manchester's most respected driving schools. Standard lessons start at £37/hour for manual or...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
81 Stephens St, Breightmet, Bolton BL2 5DU
SEL Driving School

SEL Driving School

3.7
Manual
186 Wilmslow Rd, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 5LL
James Driver Training

James Driver Training

From £38/hr
4.8(20)

Grade A instructor since 2006 using structured progress packs to track your development across focused topics, keeping lessons efficient and targeted toward...

Manual
8 Petrel Cl, Droylsden, Manchester M43 7TE
The Pass People

The Pass People

Block bookings available
4.9(245)

Multi-award-winning school with a 5.0 TrustPilot rating from over 1,000 reviews, named 'Best Intensive Driving Course Provider 2025' at the Business Elite...

ManualIntensive
Hamill House, 112-116 Chorley New Rd, Bolton BL1 4DH
ESM Driving School

ESM Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0(85)

Over 600 pupils passed with a 99% satisfaction rate and an excellent first-time pass rate. £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block, with test day lessons from £85...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
75 Blue Moon Way, Manchester M14 7GR
Shaw Driving School

Shaw Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
4.8(92)

28 years' experience delivering patient, relaxed tuition with a refreshing approach that keeps learners confident and eager. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour...

ManualIntensive
17 Hertfordshire Park Cl, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7YP
Learn and Drive

Learn and Drive

Block bookings available
5.0(132)

More than 5 years of professional driving instructor experience with a focus on high pass rates and flexible scheduling. Block booking discounts available for...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
26 Blue Moon Way, Manchester M14 7SH
Nida's Driving School

Nida's Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
4.7(53)·89% pass rate

89% pass rate—significantly above the national average of 48%. Single lessons from £35/hour or 10-hour blocks from £330, with intensive courses ranging from 5...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Stockport Road Manchester, Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2RF
Jason and Mel's School of Motoring

Jason and Mel's School of Motoring

From £39/hr·Block bookings available

Family-run school with 38 years' combined experience offering flexible lesson lengths to suit your pace—£39 for 60 minutes, £58 for 90 minutes, or £78 for 2...

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
15 Gilwood Grove, Middleton, Manchester M24 6TH
Beverly Slater

Beverly Slater

4.5(119)

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...

ManualAutomatic
20 Totnes Ave, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 3PH
PassMeQuick

PassMeQuick

From £63.5/hr·10hrs for £635
4.9(166)

Specialist in intensive driving courses designed to help learners pass in 1 day to 2–3 weeks, perfect if you're working around tight schedules. Founded in 1999...

ManualIntensive
34 Dorset Ave, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7DS
Rob Driving Tuition

Rob Driving Tuition

4.9(64)
Manual
Ladybridge Rd, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle SK8 5RP
Maziar Driving School

Maziar Driving School

From £35/hr
5.0(62)·90% pass rate

A-graded instructor with 20 years' driving experience and a 90% first-time pass rate, supported by 99% student recommendations. Lessons at £35/hour for...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
2 Hooton St, Bolton BL3 3PW

Block Booking Deals in Greater Manchester

111 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 44%

U-Drive School of Motoring

10hrs for £180

£18.00/hr

Save 25%

Go 2 Pass

10hrs for £240

£24.00/hr

Save 14%

Smart Choice School of Motoring

40hrs for £1200

£30.00/hr

Save 9%

DriveSQ

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

Save 6%

Gonpass

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

Muzaf Driving School

5hrs for £25

£5.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Greater Manchester

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£34/hr
99 schools5.0best rated

Greater Manchester Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 14 nearby test centres

Great Yarmouth's single centre at Lowestoft handled 4,921 tests between 2024 and 2025, achieving 46.1% with virtually identical performance for men and women (46.1% and 46% respectively). The Norfolk Broads location brings unique challenges with narrow country lanes, seaside traffic congestion during summer months, and A47 dual carriageway work, while the coastal winds can affect learner confidence. Automatic drivers managed 39.6%, reflecting how the varied rural and urban mix requires good adaptability regardless of transmission type.

57%

Bolton (Manchester)

11,879 tests taken
Women53.1%
Men59.9%
Automatic51.0%
55%

Warrington

6,124 tests taken
Women52.2%
Men58.2%
Automatic48.2%
54%

Bredbury (Manchester)

9,946 tests taken
Women51.4%
Men56.4%
Automatic47.4%
51%

West Didsbury (Manchester)

17,196 tests taken
Women48.7%
Men52.9%
Automatic45.9%
50%

Macclesfield

4,910 tests taken
Women49.1%
Men50.6%
Automatic44.7%
49%

Sale (Manchester)

9,977 tests taken
Women45.8%
Men52.0%
Automatic44.2%
48%

Chorley

5,257 tests taken
Women49.2%
Men47.6%
Automatic40.5%
48%

Blackburn with Darwen

8,885 tests taken
Women45.6%
Men49.7%
Automatic47.7%
45%

Chadderton

12,454 tests taken
Women41.5%
Men48.0%
Automatic37.7%
44%

Atherton (Manchester)

7,690 tests taken
Women43.9%
Men44.8%
Automatic39.4%

Areas in Greater Manchester