Driving Lessons in Eastleigh
The 10 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors in Eastleigh maintain an excellent 4.9-star average rating. Lesson prices sit at the higher end, ranging from £38 to £60 per hour with an average of £45. Female driving instructors are available at 2 schools, and there are 6 female independent driving instructors in the area, while 4 schools provide automatic driving lessons. Southampton Maybush test centre has a 50.3% pass rate, and Winchester sits slightly higher at 52.2%.
- £45
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- driving schools
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- independent instructors
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Top driving schools in Eastleigh by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Oak School of Motoring
Cheapest manual driving school in Eastleigh.
Oak School of Motoring
Highest-rated manual driving school in Eastleigh.
Oak School of Motoring
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Eastleigh.
Oak School of Motoring
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Eastleigh.
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Driver Training UK
Automatic
Specialising in automatic driving lessons with a coaching-based approach to help learners manage nerves and build confidence. £40/hour for 1-hour lessons, £60 for 1.5 hours, or £80 for 2-hour sessions focused on mock tests and test routes. Independent school serving Eastleigh and Winchester with expertise in test centre preparation across Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, and Lee-on-the-Solent.
Chapman's Driving School
Automatic
Learn in a fully electric Kia e-Niro with no gears or clutch to manage, making automatic driving lessons simpler than traditional cars. Richard Chapman has taught since 2009 and focuses on skills beyond the test, building confidence for life on the road. Standard lessons are £60/hour, with 2-hour sessions at £120, plus Pass Plus courses available (£285 with Hampshire County Council support for ages 17-24).
Oak School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Established family-run school since 2001 with an excellent pass rate and strong reputation across the local driver training industry. Manual lessons from £38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block; automatic from £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours. Test car hire available at £38–£40 depending on transmission, plus motorway lessons and refresher courses on offer.
Drivingly School of Motoring
Manual
4.8-star rated school with multiple students passing first time, including learners starting from ground zero. Instructor Najib Hakimzada is noted for patience and road safety expertise across 24 Google reviews. Intensive courses range from £590 (10 hours) to £2500 (40 hours) with test booking included on packages of 20+ hours; standard block bookings start at £445 for 10 hours or £495 for weekly structured tuition, plus test slot fees from £140–£160 depending on location.
TPL Driving School
Manual and automatic
Run by Terry Pegg, a former Army Combat Medic with 24 years of service who's been instructing since 2014, this school specialises in nervous and unconfident learners, including those with learning disabilities. Only 2-hour lesson slots are offered (£42–£47/hour depending on time and transmission type), with a 40-hour semi-intensive course at £1,742 (manual) or £1,862 (automatic, both including test fee). Parents can observe lessons, and Pass Plus courses are available at £45/hour.
Belt Up Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor with 31 years' experience and consistently high first-time pass rates, backed by glowing reviews praising her calm, patient teaching style. Specializes in 2-hour manual lessons designed to build confidence in nervous learners. Pass Plus and intensive courses available, plus theory test preparation and hazard perception training.
Ian Sage Driver Training
Manual
A-Grade instructor with over 80% first-time pass rate, significantly higher than the UK average. Ian's calm, patient approach has earned consistent praise from students who credit his high standards with building genuine confidence behind the wheel. Flexible scheduling includes collection from home or school to fit around your commitments.
Imagine Driving
Manual
Imagine Driving has produced zero-fault passes, including a recent student who passed with a perfect score. The school focuses on building confident drivers through personalized instruction.
Graham Hobbs Driving School
Manual
Gary Bates Driving School
Manual
Mark Allen Jones
Mark Anthony Archer
Graham A Scambler
Eric Ashrif Frady
Mark Barry Cox
Michael Bridges
Jonathon Burch-hyson
Ian Burdett
Jason Burnet
Block booking
Best block deals in Eastleigh
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £10.
Intensive courses in Eastleigh
Want to pass fast?
3 Eastleigh schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Eastleigh Test Centres and Pass Rates
You won't go far wrong with either centre. Winchester has a pass rate of 52% and Southampton has 50%, both around the national pass rate. Winchester also tends to have the shorter wait, about 2½ months against about 3½ months at Southampton. With so little between their records, the roads you know best should decide it.
Winchester
4,602 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsSouthampton (Maybush)
10,480 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Winchester | 52.2% | 54.5% | 45.3% | 4,602 | 2½ months |
| Southampton (Maybush) | 50.3% | 52.6% | 45.0% | 10,480 | 3½ months |