Driving Lessons in Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City offers 6 driving schools with excellent 4.7-star ratings and competitive pricing from £39 to £44 per hour. Half the schools provide automatic driving lessons, while 2 offer intensive courses for those wanting to fast-track their learning. With nearby test centres showing varied pass rates, learners can choose between Stevenage and St Albans, or consider the 49.9% pass rate at Barnet for potentially better chances.
From £39/hr·Average £41/hr·Automatic from £40/hr
Welwyn Garden City's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Welwyn Garden City
6 schools
BJM School of Motoring
Established since 2000 with a 60%+ pass rate—well above the national average. Lessons start from £44/hour in a brand new Citroen C3, with a 10+1 free deal on block bookings. Motorway lessons, Pass Plus courses, and intensive courses available, with flexibility to accommodate early mornings and Saturdays.Established since 2000 with a 60%+ pass rate—well above the national average. Lessons start from £44/hour in a brand new Citroen C3, with a 10+1 free deal on...
Easy Leap Driving School
Instructor Arash has been teaching since 2017 with a proven high pass rate, specialising in automatic lessons for nervous drivers and those seeking refresher or motorway tuition. Two-hour lessons at £40/hour, or block deals from £390 for 10 hours up to £1,520 for 40 hours. No-quibble refund guarantee if you're not satisfied.Instructor Arash has been teaching since 2017 with a proven high pass rate, specialising in automatic lessons for nervous drivers and those seeking refresher or...
Heronswood Driving Tuition
An instructor with 20+ years' experience since 2001, specialising in automatic lessons in a calm, light-hearted atmosphere—nervous pupils of all ages welcome. £40/hour for 1.5-hour lessons or £40/hour for 2-hour lessons, with block deals from £370 for 10 hours up to £1,360 for 40 hours. Intensive courses (15–40 hours) include theory test booking and practical test fees, plus Pass Plus courses available for post-test confidence building.An instructor with 20+ years' experience since 2001, specialising in automatic lessons in a calm, light-hearted atmosphere—nervous pupils of all ages welcome....
Drive 121 School of Motoring
Passionate instructor with a background in light aircraft flying, bringing a methodical teaching approach to learners of all ages and backgrounds. £39/hour or £30 for an introductory first lesson, with 10-hour block bookings available at a discount. Pass Plus courses also available, plus a referral scheme offering £25 lessons when you recommend someone who takes over 6 lessons.Passionate instructor with a background in light aircraft flying, bringing a methodical teaching approach to learners of all ages and backgrounds. £39/hour or...
Block Booking Deals in Welwyn Garden City
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Intensive Courses in Welwyn Garden City
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Welwyn Garden City Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 6 nearby test centres
The challenging roads around Welwyn Garden City might explain why the area's 7 test centres saw just a 47.1% average pass rate from 45,141 tests between 2024 and 2025. Enfield (Innova Business Park) stands out with 54.1% passes, while Luton struggles at just 40.1% - likely due to its busy ring road system and complex junction layouts around the town centre. Women passed at 52.7% in Enfield compared to 37% in Luton, and men achieved 55.1% versus 43% respectively. Automatic learners generally performed better, with rates ranging from 34.9% in Stevenage to 50.9% in Enfield.
Enfield (Innova Business Park)
8,042 tests takenBarnet (London)
9,720 tests takenSt Albans
6,881 tests takenBorehamwood (London)
7,798 tests takenStevenage
4,208 tests takenLuton
8,304 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield (Innova Business Park) | 52.7% | 55.1% | 50.9% | 54.1% | 8,042 |
| Barnet (London) | 48.0% | 51.2% | 48.6% | 49.9% | 9,720 |
| St Albans | 47.5% | 49.2% | 44.8% | 48.4% | 6,881 |
| Borehamwood (London) | 43.3% | 49.1% | 44.8% | 46.8% | 7,798 |
| Stevenage | 45.3% | 44.5% | 34.9% | 44.9% | 4,208 |
| Luton | 37.0% | 43.0% | 37.8% | 40.1% | 8,304 |