Driving Lessons in Southampton
Southampton offers the largest selection in our directory with 27 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors. Schools provide competitive pricing from £35 to £43.50 per hour with 4.7-star average ratings, including 10 schools offering automatic driving lessons. There are 9 female driving instructors among the independent options, with 9 schools also offering female driving instructors. Lee On The Solent test centre excels with a 59.6% pass rate, notably better than Southampton Maybush's 47.1%.
From £35/hr·Average £40/hr
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Driving Schools in Southampton
27 schools
ABF Driving School
A-Grade instructor specializing exclusively in automatic driving lessons with deep local knowledge of test routes and road conditions. Two-hour lessons designed to build confidence at your own pace, with high pass rates and flexible scheduling including weekends and evenings. Modern fleet vehicles, post-test support covering motorway and night driving, and competitive pricing packages available.A-Grade instructor specializing exclusively in automatic driving lessons with deep local knowledge of test routes and road conditions. Two-hour lessons designed...
Naz Driving School
4.5-star rated instructor with 2,564 reviews, offering manual lessons at £35/hour for first-time learners (10-hour block at £375) or £40/hour for experienced drivers. Motorway and test preparation lessons also available, with intro lessons exclusive to new students.4.5-star rated instructor with 2,564 reviews, offering manual lessons at £35/hour for first-time learners (10-hour block at £375) or £40/hour for experienced...
autoLearn Driving School
£40/hour for automatic lessons, or £390 for a 10-hour block. Multiple five-star reviews highlight the instructor's patience, calm demeanor, and ability to adapt teaching to individual learning styles—several students mention passing first time. Specialises in automatic driving with a focus on building confidence and safe driving habits.£40/hour for automatic lessons, or £390 for a 10-hour block. Multiple five-star reviews highlight the instructor's patience, calm demeanor, and ability to adapt...
Amber Driving School
With 10 years' driving instruction experience plus 18 years as a secondary English teacher, Neil specialises in Maybush test centre routes—teaching from lesson one on roads you'll encounter during your test. All lessons are 2 hours at £40 for single lessons, £39/hour for a 10-hour block, or £38/hour for a 20-hour package. A problem-area tour highlights commonly failed locations and explains what examiners expect, backed by a well above average pass rate.With 10 years' driving instruction experience plus 18 years as a secondary English teacher, Neil specialises in Maybush test centre routes—teaching from lesson...
MasterIt Driving School
Specializes in automatic driving lessons with CRB-checked instructors known for patience and personalized teaching—multiple reviews highlight first-time test passes and exceptional support. Standard 2-hour lessons at £81, or £40 per hour with 10-hour blocks from £400; intensive courses and test day hire (£120 for 3 hours) also available.Specializes in automatic driving lessons with CRB-checked instructors known for patience and personalized teaching—multiple reviews highlight first-time test...
Drive With Dan
Grade A instructor with 13 years' experience offering structured lessons tailored to your pace and goals. £40 per 1.5-hour lesson or £80 for 2 hours, with block deals from £240 for 6 hours up to £450 for 12 hours—test day support included at £80. Flexible scheduling with college and workplace pickups available, plus lessons in your own car if needed.Grade A instructor with 13 years' experience offering structured lessons tailored to your pace and goals. £40 per 1.5-hour lesson or £80 for 2 hours, with block...
Mark's Driving Academy
Grade A instructor operating since 2003 with an above-average first-time pass rate. Structured, patient lessons in a well-maintained VW Golf, covering everything from beginner tuition to motorway and night driving, with flexible scheduling around work and study commitments.Grade A instructor operating since 2003 with an above-average first-time pass rate. Structured, patient lessons in a well-maintained VW Golf, covering...
Manny Driving School
Manual driving specialist with strong student reviews highlighting thorough, methodical instruction and multiple first-time passes. Block deals start at £40/hour (10 hours for £400), with intensive courses including test day car hire from £575 for 10 hours. Test day car hire also available separately at £120–£160.Manual driving specialist with strong student reviews highlighting thorough, methodical instruction and multiple first-time passes. Block deals start at...
Diamond Drive Totton School of Motoring
Grade A instructor with 30 years' experience and a 75% pass rate, well above the national average. £40/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with test car use available for £92.50 (2.5 hours). Known for minimal time wasted on stationary instruction and a calm teaching style backed by excellent examiner relationships at the local test centre.Grade A instructor with 30 years' experience and a 75% pass rate, well above the national average. £40/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with test car use...
Hannan Driving School
Hannan Driving School specializes in automatic driving lessons with a focus on personalized instruction from experienced professionals. At £60 for a 1.5-hour lesson, the school has guided over 200 students to successful test passes, with instructor Mahboub Hannan earning particular praise for patience and belief in nervous learners. Intensive courses and test booking services are available alongside flexible weekday and weekend scheduling.Hannan Driving School specializes in automatic driving lessons with a focus on personalized instruction from experienced professionals. At £60 for a 1.5-hour...
A1 Driving School
Patient instructor known for helping nervous and returning learners succeed—one student passed first time after a 20-year gap. Lessons available in English, Farsi, and Urdu, with competitive pricing tailored to individual needs. Both manual and automatic instruction available, plus test booking support.Patient instructor known for helping nervous and returning learners succeed—one student passed first time after a 20-year gap. Lessons available in English,...
Gasim Driving School
Intensive driving courses ranging from 6 to 40 hours, designed for complete beginners, part-trained drivers, and test-ready learners. Flexible payment plans let you start with a 1.5-hour assessment and pay the rest in instalments, with the option to use the school's car for your test.Intensive driving courses ranging from 6 to 40 hours, designed for complete beginners, part-trained drivers, and test-ready learners. Flexible payment plans let...
Drive Excellent
Established in 2015, Drive Excellent has built a reputation as one of the leading driving schools in the area, with an expert instructor boasting 10 years' experience and consistently high pass rates backed by five-star reviews. The school emphasizes skills for life rather than test-route memorization, using a structured approach with set goals and recaps at the start and end of each lesson. Two-hour lessons are available, along with intensive courses and weekend options for flexible scheduling.Established in 2015, Drive Excellent has built a reputation as one of the leading driving schools in the area, with an expert instructor boasting 10 years'...
Mark Williams Driving School
2024 Award winner for best Driving Instructor in Southampton, using Client Centred Learning & Coaching to tailor lessons to how each learner best understands the road. Upgraded Toyota Aygo X with dual controls and latest safety technology, with the highest level of instructor insurance.2024 Award winner for best Driving Instructor in Southampton, using Client Centred Learning & Coaching to tailor lessons to how each learner best understands...
MDS Driving School Southampton
MDS Driving School Southampton offers lessons Monday to Friday from 7am–5pm, with evening and weekend rates available at £45/hour (manual) or £47/hour (automatic). A 10-hour block deal saves money at £390 (manual) or £400 (automatic), and test car hire starts at £110 for Maybush test centre with 1 hour free before your exam. Pass Plus courses are also available at £250 for the 6-hour practical training.MDS Driving School Southampton offers lessons Monday to Friday from 7am–5pm, with evening and weekend rates available at £45/hour (manual) or £47/hour...
Shahed Driving School
A local instructor passionate about road safety who teaches one pupil at a time with patient, understanding guidance. £37/hour for manual lessons or £42/hour for automatic, with block deals at £350 for 10 hours (manual) and £400 for 10 hours (automatic). Testimonials highlight his caring approach—one student noted passing on their first attempt after gaining confidence through his teaching.A local instructor passionate about road safety who teaches one pupil at a time with patient, understanding guidance. £37/hour for manual lessons or £42/hour...
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Southampton Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres
Southampton's driving conditions around the Maybush centre can be tricky, with the busy A35 and complex roundabout systems around the Redbridge area creating challenging scenarios for learners. The region has 2 test centres that saw 12,793 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Winchester performing slightly better at 47.9% compared to Southampton Maybush at 47.1%. Men had pass rates of 49.5% and 47.8% respectively, while women achieved 44.2% and 48%. Automatic drivers managed 41.7% at Southampton and 44.1% at Winchester, suggesting the manual routes through Southampton's industrial areas and dual carriageways might be more demanding.
Winchester
3,839 tests takenSouthampton (Maybush)
8,954 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 48.0% | 47.8% | 44.1% | 47.9% | 3,839 |
| Southampton (Maybush) | 44.2% | 49.5% | 41.7% | 47.1% | 8,954 |