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

JBlairs of Wigan

JBlairs of Wigan

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
4.9

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
9 Frederick St, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3BD
Keith Metcalfe Driving School

Keith Metcalfe Driving School

From £42/hr·10hrs for £380Save 10%
4.8(116)

426 passes since 2006 with a calm, patient teaching style that rebuilds confidence—particularly effective with anxious learners. £42/hour with no hidden charges...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Heywood OL10 2LZ
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
L-Team Driving School

L-Team Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
4.8(84)

Intensive driving courses with test fees included, from £124 deposit for a 1-day 6-hour course up to £270 for a 5-day 30-hour programme. Standard lessons start...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
177 Honeywell Ln, Oldham OL8 2JP
Noble Driving Academy

Noble Driving Academy

From £35/hr·Block bookings available
4.8(25)

Standard hourly lessons at £35 for manual or automatic, with intensive courses from £40/hour and Pass Plus courses also available. Flexible scheduling across...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
25 Milwain Dr, Heaton Chapel, Stockport SK4 5AT
U-Drive School of Motoring

U-Drive School of Motoring

From £32/hr·10hrs for £180Save 44%
4.8(21)

Established since 2007 with a strong reputation for successful pass rates across the Rochdale Borough area. Lessons start from £32/hour with a 10-hour block...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
Speaks Urdu, Punjabi
6 Birkdale Rd, Rochdale OL16 4XE
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
Pace Driving Tuition

Pace Driving Tuition

From £33/hr·10hrs for £330
4.8(16)·93% pass rate

93% first-time pass rate, well above the 52% national average. Beginner lessons start at £33/hour for students, or £170 for 5 hours and £330 for 10 hours;...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Symons Rd, Sale M33 7FJ
Alex Cross Driving School

Alex Cross Driving School

From £40/hr
4.8

Independent instructor since 2011 with PCV and Motorbike (A) licences, bringing unique insight into how large vehicle drivers and riders see the road—making...

Manual
St Andrew's Dr, Wigan WN6 7RQ
Manchester Driving School

Manchester Driving School

From £35/hr
4.8

Standard lessons at £35/hour with intensive courses available at £40/hour, typically getting learners test-ready in 4–8 weeks depending on pace. Provides...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
office 1, 916 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3AB
Learners Club

Learners Club

From £33/hr·10hrs for £310Save 6%
4.8·80% pass rate

Over 80% pass rate—well above the national average—thanks to experienced instructors trained in building confidence with nervous learners. £33/hour for manual...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1 St Peter's Sq, Manchester M2 3DE
Pass Faster

Pass Faster

From £25/hr·10hrs for £645
4.7(77)

Specialising in intensive driving courses across the UK, Pass Faster guarantees a practical test within 4 weeks and theory test within 2 weeks—often as early as...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
90 Victoria Ave E, Blackley, Manchester M9 6HF
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
SDM Automatic & Manual Driving School

SDM Automatic & Manual Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
4.7(25)

8 years' experience with 5-star reviews and a first-time pass student on record. £35/hour or flexible block deals from £160 for 5 hours up to £660 for 20 hours,...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
84, Brookway Court, Bideford Dr, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0GL
Gary Hart Driving School

Gary Hart Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £360Save 10%
4.7(15)

A former police advanced driver brings professional expertise to this family-run school, offering £40/hour lessons or £360 for a 10-hour block (saving 10%). New...

Manual
122 Sandalwood, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2RQ
Lifetime Driving Standards

Lifetime Driving Standards

From £33.5/hr·20hrs for £670
4.7(14)

School owner Lynne Fitzharris spent 27 years with the DVSA as an Assistant Chief Driving Examiner, conducting over 30,000 driving tests—expertise she's passed...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
Brockenhurst Dr, Bolton BL2 4HP
Ethos Driving School

Ethos Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £330Save 11%
4.6(80)

£37/hour for manual lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour block—with a student discount bringing hourly rates down to £35. Ethos emphasizes intensive courses designed...

ManualIntensive
Grandale St, Manchester M14 5WG
Matt Robinson Driving School

Matt Robinson Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
4.6(31)

Specialises in nervous drivers and offers tailored lessons focused on your specific weak points rather than wasting time on skills you've already mastered....

ManualIntensive
20 Tintern Grove, Stockport SK1 4DS
Go 2 Pass

Go 2 Pass

From £32/hr·10hrs for £240Save 25%
4.5(173)·80% pass rate

Over 1,000 first-time test passes with an 80% pass rate across practical and theory tests. Standard lessons at £32/hour, or £24/hour for new learners taking the...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Unit 114, The business Centre, The court Yard, 17 Redhill St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5BA
Kings Driving School

Kings Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%
3.9(18)

Built on over 70 years of combined teaching experience, Kings Driving School rejects the traditional franchise model in favour of supporting individual...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Aintree Grove, Stockport SK3 8QY

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