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

Etihad Driver Training

Etihad Driver Training

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
3.9(16)

Many pupils pass first time in just one week with intensive courses that include the test fee at no extra cost. £40/hour for weekly lessons or £370 for a...

ManualIntensive
82 Repton Ave, Oldham OL8 4JD
Beltin Start School of Motoring

Beltin Start School of Motoring

From £45/hr
3.6(17)

NHS background brings a patient, calm approach to teaching safe, confident drivers. Nicola offers 2-hour weekday slots at £45/hour (or £50 after 5pm and...

AutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
SM Driving School

SM Driving School

From £35/hr·40hrs for £1600

Patient teaching style focused on nervous learners and first-time drivers, with instructors who know real driving test routes across the local area. £35/hour...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Grasmere Cres, Eccles, Manchester M30 8DG
Passers Hub Driving School

Passers Hub Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £350

Rated 5.0 by learners with a confidence-first approach and structured lesson plans across three locations. £35–£40 per hour depending on location and...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Hulme, Howbrook, Manchester, Walk M15 6GB
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
Beaufort Driving School

Beaufort Driving School

From £33/hr·10hrs for £310Save 6%

Known for working particularly well with nervous drivers, Jonathon brings 16 years of experience and a structured, enjoyable teaching approach. £33/hour or £310...

ManualIntensive
5 Beaufort St, Eccles, Manchester M30 8DL
Anibabs EasyPass

Anibabs EasyPass

5.0(342)·96% pass rate

Operating in Manchester for over 8 years with a standout 96% first-time pass rate. Patient instructors guide nervous drivers and learners of all abilities...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Nepaul Rd, Manchester M9 4EA
SW Driving School

SW Driving School

5.0(299)

Students consistently pass first time with zero or minimal faults under instructor Syed Essa, who's known for making complex maneuvers straightforward through a...

Manual
8 Ollier Ave, Levenshulme, Manchester M12 5SU
National Crash Courses

National Crash Courses

5.0(200)

Rated best driving school in the area for four consecutive years, National Crash Courses specializes in getting learners test-ready up to 7 weeks faster than...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
3 Cairngorm Dr, Bolton BL3 4UF
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
Taz Driving School

Taz Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(161)

Taz Driving School emphasises relaxed, patient instruction using the latest teaching techniques, with all instructors motivated to help nervous learners build...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
11 Broadmeadow Ave, Manchester M16 8GS
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
Pass It Quick

Pass It Quick

10hrs for £675
5.0(117)

Intensive driving courses designed to get you test-ready in days rather than months, with options ranging from 10 to 40 hours and prices from £675 (manual) or...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
138 Droylsden Rd, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5SJ
886 Driving School

886 Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(95)·98% pass rate

98% first-time pass rate, the highest in the area, backed by instructors trained in mentoring-focused methods beyond basic skills. Pricing starts from hourly...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
49 Roseneath Rd, Bolton BL3 3AX
Pass with Paul Driving School Stockport

Pass with Paul Driving School Stockport

5.0(58)

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...

ManualTest car available
Stockport SK1 3GD
Pro Driver Academy

Pro Driver Academy

10hrs for £499
5.0(57)

Money-back guarantee and fast-tracked intensive courses designed to get you test-ready quickly, with flexible scheduling across 6 to 30 hours. Courses range...

ManualIntensive
Bartle House, 9 Oxford Ct, Manchester M2 3WQ
JB's Driving School

JB's Driving School

10hrs for £350
5.0(45)

Instructor since 2013 with specialist experience teaching SEN learners and people with disabilities, using modern teaching methods to keep lessons simple and...

Automatic
6 Ruskin Rd, Little Lever, Bolton BL3 1RD
1 Stop Driving Solutions

1 Stop Driving Solutions

5.0(45)

Grade A instructors with extensive expert training deliver lessons tailored to each student's needs, with progress monitored and recorded after every session....

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
41a Oxford St, Oldham OL9 7SN
Gear Up Manchester

Gear Up Manchester

Block bookings available
5.0(29)

Family-rooted driving school with a 5-star reputation offering intensive courses from £488 (6 hours) to £2210 (48 hours), plus Pass Plus training at £240 for 6...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
4 Citizens Pl, Manchester M14 7GS
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

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