Driving Lessons in Eastleigh

Eastleigh's 10 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors serve learners heading to Southampton and Winchester test centres, where pass rates of 47.1% and 47.9% respectively were recorded in 2024-25. Schools charge between £38 and £60 per hour (averaging £45) and maintain a 4.9-star average rating, with automatic driving lessons available at 4 schools and female driving instructors at 2 schools. Among the independent driving instructors, 6 are female driving instructors.

From £38/hr·Average £45/hr·Automatic from £45/hr

Eastleigh's Top Picks

Best Value
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Oak School of Motoring

The cheapest, highest-rated manual driving school in Eastleigh, and the top-rated with female instructors.

4.8(121 reviews)
£38/hr
Best Automatic

Oak School of Motoring

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Eastleigh.

4.8(121 reviews)
£38/hr

Driving Schools in Eastleigh

10 schools

Graham Hobbs Driving School

Graham Hobbs Driving School

4.8(24)
Manual
65 Ashton Gdns, Eastleigh SO50 4DF
TPL Driving School

TPL Driving School

From £42/hr·40hrs for £1742
4.6(44)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
16 Chepstow Cl, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 4SA
Chapman's Driving School

Chapman's Driving School

From £60/hr
4.9(32)

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...

Automatic
43 Porteous Cres, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DG
Ian Sage Driver Training

Ian Sage Driver Training

5.0(2)·80% pass rate

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...

Manual
18 Robin Square, Eastleigh SO50 9JZ
Drivingly School of Motoring

Drivingly School of Motoring

From £44.5/hr·10hrs for £445
4.8(52)

4.8-star rated school with multiple students passing first time, including learners starting from ground zero. Instructor Najib Hakimzada is noted for patience...

ManualIntensiveTest car available
137 Highwood Ave, Eastleigh SO50 9QY
Gary Bates Driving School

Gary Bates Driving School

Manual
123 Olympic Way, Fair Oak, Eastleigh SO50 8QS
Imagine Driving

Imagine Driving

Imagine Driving has produced zero-fault passes, including a recent student who passed with a perfect score. The school focuses on building confident drivers...

Manual
8 Doric Cl, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2PF
Oak School of Motoring

Oak School of Motoring

From £38/hr·10hrs for £370Save 3%
4.8(121)

Established family-run school since 2001 with an excellent pass rate and strong reputation across the local driver training industry. Manual lessons from...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
3 Spring Cl, Fair Oak, Eastleigh SO50 7BB
Driver Training UK

Driver Training UK

From £40/hr
4.9(44)

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...

Automatic
21 Sopwith Rd, Eastleigh SO50 5SY
Belt Up Driving School

Belt Up Driving School

5.0(24)

Grade A instructor with 31 years' experience and consistently high first-time pass rates, backed by glowing reviews praising her calm, patient teaching style....

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
9 Burnham Beeches, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 4QS

Block Booking Deals in Eastleigh

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

Best deal — save 3%

Oak School of Motoring

10hrs for £370

£37.00/hr

Drivingly School of Motoring

10hrs for £445

£44.50/hr

TPL Driving School

40hrs for £1742

£43.55/hr

Intensive Courses in Eastleigh

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£42/hr
3 schools4.8best rated

Eastleigh Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres

The two centres handled 12,793 tests from 2024 to 2025, with Southampton Maybush at 47.1% and Winchester slightly better at 47.9%. Winchester's medieval street layout creates narrow passages and awkward turns, particularly around the cathedral area, while Southampton brings M27 junction approaches and busy port traffic. Automatic learners achieved 41.7% at Southampton and 44.1% at Winchester. Women matched men almost exactly at Winchester (48% vs 47.8%) but trailed at Southampton (44.2% vs 49.5%), suggesting the port city's heavier traffic and faster roads may favour more confident drivers.

48%

Winchester

3,839 tests taken
Women48.0%
Men47.8%
Automatic44.1%
47%

Southampton (Maybush)

8,954 tests taken
Women44.2%
Men49.5%
Automatic41.7%

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