Driving Lessons in Kent
From £23/hr·Average £39/hr
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Driving Schools in Kent
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Benson School of Motoring
Operating since 1988 with an extremely high pass rate, Benson offers door-to-door pickup and a comprehensive range of services including disability-adapted vehicles, trailer towing training, and pre-17 lessons. Male and female instructors across 40+ areas provide intensive courses, Pass Plus training, and individual tuition tailored to each learner's pace.Operating since 1988 with an extremely high pass rate, Benson offers door-to-door pickup and a comprehensive range of services including disability-adapted...

AKR School of Motoring
Single-instructor school run by Kayleigh Reeves, who passed her test first time with an examiner's commendation on her teaching ability. Lessons are £40/hour with flexible 1.5 or 2-hour options, delivered in a manual Audi A3 with a focus on building safe, confident drivers beyond just test preparation.Single-instructor school run by Kayleigh Reeves, who passed her test first time with an examiner's commendation on her teaching ability. Lessons are £40/hour...

John Harvey Driving School
Established over 20 years ago with an in-house Instructor Training Academy, all instructors complete a rigorous 60-hour training programme before teaching learners, ensuring consistently high-quality tuition. Client-centred lessons with goal-setting on each session keep you progressing fast and avoid aimless driving. Manual lessons from £37/hour or £350 for 10 hours; automatic from £40/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with a 'Try Us & See' offer giving £40 off your first block (£330 manual, £360 automatic).Established over 20 years ago with an in-house Instructor Training Academy, all instructors complete a rigorous 60-hour training programme before teaching...


KJ's School Of Motoring
£40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with a 2-hour lesson option at £80. A-graded instructor with nearly 30 years of driving experience and an impressive first-time pass rate, Robert has built a reputation for patient, friendly instruction across beginner, intensive, and advanced lessons. Multiple five-star reviews highlight his transparent feedback, knowledge of test routes, and ability to build confidence in anxious learners.£40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with a 2-hour lesson option at £80. A-graded instructor with nearly 30 years of driving experience and an impressive...

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Drive 4 Life Academy Driving School
Competitive pricing with flexible lesson lengths: £32–£35/hour for manual and automatic lessons, or block deals from £160 (5 hours) to £1,360 (40 hours). Male and female instructors cover car control, roundabouts, clutch work, and motorway training, with free theory and hazard perception advice included. Pick-up and drop-off available, no car sharing, and intensive courses offered to suit your schedule.Competitive pricing with flexible lesson lengths: £32–£35/hour for manual and automatic lessons, or block deals from £160 (5 hours) to £1,360 (40 hours). Male...
PH Driving
Patient instructor known for a calm, supportive approach to manual lessons. Block booking discounts available, plus motorway tuition to build confidence on faster roads.Patient instructor known for a calm, supportive approach to manual lessons. Block booking discounts available, plus motorway tuition to build confidence on...
Pass 1st
With 8,762 passes and a team of 25+ instructors, Pass 1st specializes in nervous drivers and learners with hearing, physical, or learning difficulties, tailoring lessons to build confidence at your pace. Manual lessons from £40/hour or £38/hour on block bookings; automatic from £42/hour. Intensive courses (35 hours, £1,400) and semi-intensive options (20 hours, £800) available for those ready to test quickly.With 8,762 passes and a team of 25+ instructors, Pass 1st specializes in nervous drivers and learners with hearing, physical, or learning difficulties,...

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Driving Ambition
£38/hour or 10 hours for £352, with an 86% pass rate for 2025, nearly double the GB average of 48.1%. Pupil-centred learning lets you choose which topics to focus on each lesson, supported by mock tests (£100–£125) and comprehensive assessments to identify gaps before test day. Free access to the Total Drive App tracks your progress throughout.£38/hour or 10 hours for £352, with an 86% pass rate for 2025, nearly double the GB average of 48.1%. Pupil-centred learning lets you choose which topics to...
i-Learner Driving School
Intensive course specialists offering flexible packages from 5 to 40 hours, with every course including a pre-test warm-up lesson and test car use. Single lessons start at £45 for 1.5 hours or £90 for 2 hours, while 10-hour blocks cost £425. Online theory training is included across all options.Intensive course specialists offering flexible packages from 5 to 40 hours, with every course including a pre-test warm-up lesson and test car use. Single...


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Kent Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 8 nearby test centres
Women achieved pass rates ranging from 43.2% to 50.8% across the Isleworth area's 13 centres, which collectively handled 131,484 tests between 2024 and 2025. Tolworth topped the rankings at 53.3% overall, while Greenford (Horsenden Lane) proved toughest at 40.5%. Men generally performed 2-4 percentage points better, reaching up to 55.6% in Tolworth. These west and southwest London centres cover everything from the suburban calm of Tolworth to the industrial complexity of Greenford, where the A40 Western Avenue creates particularly demanding driving conditions.
Sidcup (London)
12,809 tests takenTunbridge Wells
4,887 tests takenMaidstone
6,330 tests takenGillingham
14,761 tests takenSevenoaks
6,386 tests takenAshford (Kent)
3,504 tests takenTilbury
4,185 tests takenMitcham (London)
13,825 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup (London) | 58.1% | 59.7% | 56.0% | 59.0% | 12,809 |
| Tunbridge Wells | 58.2% | 59.4% | 59.2% | 58.9% | 4,887 |
| Maidstone | 55.4% | 60.2% | 51.8% | 58.0% | 6,330 |
| Gillingham | 57.3% | 57.0% | 54.1% | 57.2% | 14,761 |
| Sevenoaks | 53.4% | 53.7% | 47.0% | 53.6% | 6,386 |
| Ashford (Kent) | 51.8% | 52.3% | 49.8% | 52.0% | 3,504 |
| Tilbury | 47.9% | 50.1% | 44.4% | 49.1% | 4,185 |
| Mitcham (London) | 47.1% | 50.3% | 47.8% | 48.9% | 13,825 |