Driving Lessons in Southampton
Southampton's 27 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors offer lessons averaging £40 per hour, with prices ranging from £35 to £43.50. The schools maintain a 4.7-star average rating, and automatic driving lessons are available at 10 schools. There are 9 independent female driving instructors in the area. Both nearby test centres show similar pass rates based on 2024-25 DVSA data: Southampton (Maybush) at 47.1% and Winchester at 47.9%.
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Top driving schools in Southampton by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Naz Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Southampton.
MDS Driving School Southampton
Highest-rated manual driving school in Southampton.
MDS Driving School Southampton
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Southampton.
Driving schools and instructors in Southampton
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.
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.
Top Drive UK
Over 25 years in business with an 80% first-time pass rate across 1,000+ learners. Flexible pricing from pay-as-you-go lessons to intensive courses ranging from 8 to 25 hours (£410–£1,050), all designed to be completed within a week with a test on the final day.
Block booking
Best block deals in Southampton
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
How much do driving lessons cost in Southampton?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 13 driving schools in Southampton.
Intensive courses in Southampton
Want to pass fast?
9 Southampton schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Southampton Test Centres and Pass Rates
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 |