Driving Lessons in Greater Manchester
From £25/hr·Average £37/hr
Greater Manchester's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Greater Manchester
177 schools
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.Arcangel Driver Training offers beginner, intermediate, and intensive driving courses with a focus on supportive and innovative teaching. The school caters to...
SDM Automatic & Manual Driving School
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, plus mock tests and pre-test assessments to build confidence. Calm, supportive instruction for nervous drivers and beginners, with expertise in Manchester's roads and test routes.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,...
Ltest School of Motoring
Established in 2005 with over 1,000 pupils passed, Ltest specialises in intensive courses designed to get you test-ready up to 10 times faster than weekly lessons, with options to complete training and sit a test within 2 weeks. Discounted block rates apply when you book 10 or more lessons, plus free theory training software and a Theory Test Top Up Course if you need extra support. Evening and weekend lessons are available on request, alongside regular weekly options to suit your budget.Established in 2005 with over 1,000 pupils passed, Ltest specialises in intensive courses designed to get you test-ready up to 10 times faster than weekly...
iDrive
Straightforward pricing at £35/hour with a 10-hour block deal at £330, plus intensive courses ranging from 5 to 45 hours starting from £200. Beyond standard lessons, they offer motorway courses (£90 for 2 hours) and Pass Plus insurance-discount courses (£270 for 6 hours) to help you progress beyond the basics.Straightforward pricing at £35/hour with a 10-hour block deal at £330, plus intensive courses ranging from 5 to 45 hours starting from £200. Beyond standard...
Manchester One Driving School
Specializes in nervous driver support with patient, personalized instruction across 2026-spec dual-control vehicles. Deep knowledge of local test routes across all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs—Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, and Stockport—delivers a first-time pass rate significantly above the national average. Flexible block booking discounts available, with 2-hour lessons recommended for maximum progress on complex junctions.Specializes in nervous driver support with patient, personalized instruction across 2026-spec dual-control vehicles. Deep knowledge of local test routes across...
DRS Driving School
Rated 4.9/5 by 100+ local learners with a 98% pass rate. Regular courses start at £37/hour (5-hour block) or £35/hour (10-hour block), while intensive courses begin at £200 for fast-track test preparation. Patient instructors focus on building confidence gradually in a stress-free environment across all Greater Manchester areas.Rated 4.9/5 by 100+ local learners with a 98% pass rate. Regular courses start at £37/hour (5-hour block) or £35/hour (10-hour block), while intensive courses...
Giggles Driving School
Instructor Ade has built an exceptional track record with consistently high first-time pass rates and glowing reviews praising his thorough, detail-oriented teaching style and calm, supportive approach. Students highlight how he explains the reasoning behind road signs and test techniques, uses visual aids like aerial route maps, and adapts his methods to individual learning styles. The school uses an app for easy booking and lesson reflections to track progress.Instructor Ade has built an exceptional track record with consistently high first-time pass rates and glowing reviews praising his thorough, detail-oriented...
Si Rhodes Driving School
Established in 2008, Si Rhodes is a Grade A instructor with over 90% of students passing first time, including 14 with clean sheets (zero minor faults). Lessons start at £40/hour with flexible block deals—£160 for four hours, £320 for eight hours—plus motorway training (£120 for two hours) and Pass Plus courses (£400). Progress is tracked in the Total Drive app with links to study videos, helping you prepare between lessons and save time and money.Established in 2008, Si Rhodes is a Grade A instructor with over 90% of students passing first time, including 14 with clean sheets (zero minor faults). Lessons...
ADZ Driving School
Manchester's best-rated school with a 98.5% pass rate across 150+ five-star reviews and 6 patient instructors trained to work with nervous beginners. Flexible block packages start at £350–£380 for 10 hours (manual/automatic), with the popular 20-hour Standard at £32–£36/hour, or pay-as-you-go from £35/hour. Lessons available 7 days a week with pick-up and drop-off included.Manchester's best-rated school with a 98.5% pass rate across 150+ five-star reviews and 6 patient instructors trained to work with nervous beginners. Flexible...
Lords Driving Training
Lords Driving Training specialises in car, bus, coach, and HGV training across Greater Manchester, with flexible financing available through their credit broker partners. Car training costs £1,600 for 40 hours and can be completed in as little as one week, covering both manual and automatic vehicles with test car hire included. They also offer theory test preparation, instructor training, and professional CPC courses for drivers seeking career progression in the UK's high-demand transport sector.Lords Driving Training specialises in car, bus, coach, and HGV training across Greater Manchester, with flexible financing available through their credit broker...
Starlight Driving School
A very high pass rate and patient instructors using specialized techniques to ease learner nervousness. New air-conditioned cars, student discounts, and pickup from home, work or college. Ready for test in 1 week with intensive courses available.A very high pass rate and patient instructors using specialized techniques to ease learner nervousness. New air-conditioned cars, student discounts, and pickup...
Bash Driving School
87% first-time pass rate backed by hundreds of five-star reviews praising instructor Waqas for patient, confident teaching. Lessons start at £32/hour or £300 for a 10-hour block with mock test included. Available 7 days a week with door-to-door pick-up across Greater Manchester.87% first-time pass rate backed by hundreds of five-star reviews praising instructor Waqas for patient, confident teaching. Lessons start at £32/hour or £300...
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.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...
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.Standard hourly lessons at £35 for manual or automatic, with intensive courses from £40/hour and Pass Plus courses also available. Flexible scheduling across...
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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.
Bolton (Manchester)
11,879 tests takenWarrington
6,124 tests takenBredbury (Manchester)
9,946 tests takenWest Didsbury (Manchester)
17,196 tests takenMacclesfield
4,910 tests takenSale (Manchester)
9,977 tests takenChorley
5,257 tests takenBlackburn with Darwen
8,885 tests takenChadderton
12,454 tests takenAtherton (Manchester)
7,690 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton (Manchester) | 53.1% | 59.9% | 51.0% | 56.7% | 11,879 |
| Warrington | 52.2% | 58.2% | 48.2% | 55.3% | 6,124 |
| Bredbury (Manchester) | 51.4% | 56.4% | 47.4% | 54.2% | 9,946 |
| West Didsbury (Manchester) | 48.7% | 52.9% | 45.9% | 50.9% | 17,196 |
| Macclesfield | 49.1% | 50.6% | 44.7% | 49.9% | 4,910 |
| Sale (Manchester) | 45.8% | 52.0% | 44.2% | 49.1% | 9,977 |
| Chorley | 49.2% | 47.6% | 40.5% | 48.3% | 5,257 |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 45.6% | 49.7% | 47.7% | 47.8% | 8,885 |
| Chadderton | 41.5% | 48.0% | 37.7% | 44.9% | 12,454 |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 43.9% | 44.8% | 39.4% | 44.4% | 7,690 |