Driving Lessons in Portsmouth
Portsmouth combines 12 driving schools with 40 independent driving instructors, offering wide-ranging prices from an exceptional £22.50 up to £50 per hour with a perfect 5-star average rating. Five schools provide automatic driving lessons and intensive courses, while female driving instructors are available through 1 school and among 6 independent instructors. The test centre prospects are very promising, with Lee On The Solent at 59.6% and nearby Chichester achieving an excellent 64.2% pass rate, both significantly above the Portsmouth centre's still-respectable 51.8%.
From £22.5/hr·Average £41/hr
Portsmouth's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Portsmouth
12 schools
Pri-Plus School of Motoring
Flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours at £45–£90, with a first hour free when you book 10 hours in advance (£405 total). Test car hire available for £170, including 2 hours' practice and use of a dual-controlled vehicle on exam day. Intensive courses run from £180 per day, and Pass Plus courses are also available.Flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours at £45–£90, with a first hour free when you book 10 hours in advance (£405 total). Test car hire available for £170,...
Learn To Drive With Alpha
A Portsmouth-based instructor offering patient, one-to-one tuition with a focus on two-hour lessons that give you extended practice time. At £45 per hour or £82 for two hours, you can save £55 by booking a 10-hour block at £395. Pass Plus courses are also available.A Portsmouth-based instructor offering patient, one-to-one tuition with a focus on two-hour lessons that give you extended practice time. At £45 per hour or £82...
P.A.P Driving School
Consistently strong first-time pass rates backed by dozens of five-star reviews praising Carl's patient, relaxed teaching style and ability to build confidence in nervous drivers. Known for supporting learners through emotional or challenging circumstances, with particular strength in helping anxious students feel safe on the road. Intensive courses available for accelerated learning.Consistently strong first-time pass rates backed by dozens of five-star reviews praising Carl's patient, relaxed teaching style and ability to build confidence...
1st Top Gear
Competitively priced driving school offering daytime lessons at £40/hour or a 10-hour manual block at £390, with evening and weekend slots at £45/hour. Automatic lessons available at £70 for 90 minutes, making this a flexible choice for learners with different preferences and schedules.Competitively priced driving school offering daytime lessons at £40/hour or a 10-hour manual block at £390, with evening and weekend slots at £45/hour....
Julie's Happy Driving Academy
6 years' teaching experience with a calm, patient approach that adapts to each learner's pace. Weekday 2-hour lessons at £80 or 10-hour blocks at £390; intensive courses available at £1,600 for 35 hours over 1–4 weeks.6 years' teaching experience with a calm, patient approach that adapts to each learner's pace. Weekday 2-hour lessons at £80 or 10-hour blocks at £390;...
Learn With Joshua
152 five-star Google reviews back up Joshua's reputation for patient, clear instruction that gets results—one learner passed first time with just 2 minors after only 6 lessons. £50/hour for single lessons or £100 for 2-hour sessions, with intensive courses, mock tests, motorway training, and test car hire all available.152 five-star Google reviews back up Joshua's reputation for patient, clear instruction that gets results—one learner passed first time with just 2 minors after...
AA Manual Driving
Grade A instructor with a track record of first-time passes and consistently strong five-star reviews praising his patient, explanatory teaching style. Try the introductory offer of 2 hours for £30 to see if his approach works for you, then commit to lessons tailored to your needs at great value.Grade A instructor with a track record of first-time passes and consistently strong five-star reviews praising his patient, explanatory teaching style. Try the...
Access 2 Drive
Experienced instructor specializing in automatic driving lessons, with testimonials from nervous learners who found the clutch-free approach significantly easier. £40/hour, £60 for 90 minutes, or £280 for a 5-lesson block, with test day pickup from your door included at £70.Experienced instructor specializing in automatic driving lessons, with testimonials from nervous learners who found the clutch-free approach significantly...
Graham's Driving Tuition
80% first-time pass rate with an instructor known for friendly, perfectly paced teaching. Lessons from £22.50/hour (1.5 hours at £33, 2 hours at £45), making this one of the most competitively priced options in the area. Flexible availability from 8am to 8pm weekdays, with test day preparation included.80% first-time pass rate with an instructor known for friendly, perfectly paced teaching. Lessons from £22.50/hour (1.5 hours at £33, 2 hours at £45), making...
Drive Confident Driving
Intensive course specialists with flexible options ranging from 12 to 38 hours, all including test fees and home/work pickup. £42/hour for standard lessons or £410 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses also available at £330.Intensive course specialists with flexible options ranging from 12 to 38 hours, all including test fees and home/work pickup. £42/hour for standard lessons or...
Eco Drives
Founded by Vishnu, an instructor from Kerala with extensive Middle East and UK experience, Eco Drives specializes in automatic driving lessons and offers instruction in multiple Indian languages alongside English—a rare advantage for learners seeking culturally familiar teaching. The school boasts one of the highest first-time pass rates in the region, backed by consistently strong reviews praising Vishnu's calm, patient approach and confidence-building style. Pricing starts at £44/hour for 2-hour lessons, £43.33/hour for 6-hour blocks (£260), or £40/hour for 10-hour blocks (£400).Founded by Vishnu, an instructor from Kerala with extensive Middle East and UK experience, Eco Drives specializes in automatic driving lessons and offers...
Block Booking Deals in Portsmouth
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Portsmouth Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres
Women achieved 55.0% across Portsmouth's two centres compared to men's 56.3%, both well above average thanks to Lee on the Solent's impressive 59.6% rate. The 21,714 tests from 2024 to 2025 split between Portsmouth city (11,305) and the quieter Lee location. Portsmouth's naval city streets, busy commercial traffic, and challenging Gunwharf area contrast with Lee's more suburban roads. Automatic learners passed at 48.3% overall, with the constant stop-start around Portsmouth harbor and the area's numerous mini-roundabouts creating ideal conditions for smooth automatic driving rather than clutch work.
Lee On The Solent
10,409 tests takenPortsmouth
11,305 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee On The Solent | 58.7% | 60.4% | 50.5% | 59.6% | 10,409 |
| Portsmouth | 51.3% | 52.2% | 46.1% | 51.8% | 11,305 |