Driving Lessons in Southsea
Southsea's 5 driving schools all maintain perfect 5-star ratings, with pricing from £35 to £45 per hour for those that publish rates. Two schools offer automatic driving lessons and intensive courses, giving learners flexible options for their preferred learning style. The nearby Chichester test centre stands out with a 64.2% pass rate, significantly higher than Portsmouth's 51.8% and Lee On The Solent's 59.6%.
From £35/hr·Average £40/hr·Automatic from £45/hr
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Driving Schools in Southsea
5 schools
Wheelwise
Long-established school with consistently outstanding first-time pass results. Standard lessons from £40/hour, with evening and weekend rates at £45-£50/hour, plus a 30-hour intensive course at £1,650 over a few weeks. Pass Plus courses also available at £270 for a minimum 6-hour day.Long-established school with consistently outstanding first-time pass results. Standard lessons from £40/hour, with evening and weekend rates at £45-£50/hour,...
4 Pass Driving Lessons Portsmouth
Driving-Pro Ltd
Driving-Pro emphasizes realistic expectations and thorough preparation—they stress that 47 hours of professional training plus 22 hours of private practice is the realistic average, not the exception. Rather than chasing cheap deals, they focus on ensuring learners are genuinely ready before test day, viewing mistakes as learning opportunities and building confidence through structured progression.Driving-Pro emphasizes realistic expectations and thorough preparation—they stress that 47 hours of professional training plus 22 hours of private practice is...
Apple Driving School
30 years' experience with a single dedicated instructor who adapts teaching methods to suit individual needs, including learners with learning difficulties and those for whom English is a second language. Weekday lessons at £45/hour, £67.50 for 90 minutes, or £90 for 2 hours; weekends £50/hour. Book 20 hours on weekdays for £850.30 years' experience with a single dedicated instructor who adapts teaching methods to suit individual needs, including learners with learning difficulties and...
Chris Deane ADI
Grade A instructor with years of experience and a client-centred approach that adapts to how each learner learns best. £35/hour for standard lessons or £330 for a 10-hour block, with specialist confidence-boosting sessions at £38/hour for learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism, and anxiety. Motorway lessons also available from £38/hour (minimum 2 hours).Grade A instructor with years of experience and a client-centred approach that adapts to how each learner learns best. £35/hour for standard lessons or £330 for...
Block Booking Deals in Southsea
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Intensive Courses in Southsea
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Southsea Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
Lee On The Solent achieved 59.6% compared to Portsmouth's 51.8% across the Southsea area's 2 centres, which saw 21,714 tests from 2024 to 2025. Portsmouth's naval city centre brings challenges with narrow historic streets, busy dockyard traffic, and the complex Guildhall area, while Lee On The Solent benefits from quieter coastal roads and more predictable traffic patterns. Men scored 60.4% and 52.2% respectively, with women at 58.7% and 51.3%. Automatic drivers managed 50.5% at Lee On The Solent versus 46.1% at Portsmouth, highlighting how the city's stop-start traffic can challenge even automatic learners.
Lee On The Solent
10,409 tests takenNewport (Isle of Wight)
3,875 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 |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | 52.2% | 52.6% | 42.5% | 52.4% | 3,875 |
| Portsmouth | 51.3% | 52.2% | 46.1% | 51.8% | 11,305 |