Driving Lessons in Winchester
Winchester's 5 driving schools achieve an excellent 4.9-star rating, with pricing at £50 per hour where listed. There are also 19 independent driving instructors in the area, 7 of whom are female driving instructors. One school offers automatic driving lessons and two provide intensive courses. Winchester test centre shows a 52.2% pass rate, while Southampton (Maybush) records 50.3%, according to the latest DVSA data (2025-26).
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Top driving schools in Winchester by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Kev Tanner's Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Winchester.
Kev Tanner's Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Winchester.
Kev Tanner's Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Winchester.
Driving lessons in Winchester
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Kev Tanner's Driving School
Manual and automatic
Single instructor operation offering motorway, night driving, and parking courses alongside standard lessons. £50/hour or £500 for a 10-lesson block, with free Theory Test Pro access included for all students. Specialises in teaching above test requirements with tailored lesson plans.
Jon Reynolds Driver Training
Manual
£50/hour with Pass Plus courses available at £300 (or £225 for Winchester residents with Hampshire County Council funding). Jon Reynolds also offers full-day driver training at Dunsfold Park for learners seeking intensive preparation.
Lessons with Kevin
Manual
Former driving examiner with deep knowledge of test requirements and a calm, mentoring approach. High first-time pass rate backed by student testimonials—one learner passed after failing twice with other instructors. Lessons typically run 2 hours minimum, tailored for beginners through refresher drivers, with particular expertise in anxiety and confidence building.
Tim's Driving Tuition
Manual
Grade A instructor with a 68% pass rate—consistently 20 points above the national average since 2007. Tim specialises in a fully structured course at a pace that suits you, with mock tests, motorway lessons, and refresher courses also available. Block deals of 5+ hours offer savings, and intensive courses can be completed in as little as eight days with a minimum 30-hour commitment.
Simon Jones Driving School
Manual
Simon Alberto Alvarez Fernandez
Mark Allen
Michael Chandler
Michael David Downes
Paul Geoffrey Oliver
Kenneth Henderson
Timothy Jonathan Young
Simon Jones
Sean Laughton
Block booking
Best block deals in Winchester
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops.
Intensive courses in Winchester
Want to pass fast?
2 Winchester schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Winchester Test Centres and Pass Rates
Winchester is a solid choice for anyone learning nearby. Its pass rate of 52% is just above the national figure of 50%, and a typical wait of about 2½ months is shorter than at Southampton, where it's about 3½. Southampton itself is right on average at 50%, so you won't be at a disadvantage there either.
Winchester
4,602 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsSouthampton (Maybush)
10,480 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Winchester | 52.2% | 54.5% | 45.3% | 4,602 | 2½ months |
| Southampton (Maybush) | 50.3% | 52.6% | 45.0% | 10,480 | 3½ months |