Driving Lessons in Folkestone

With competitive pricing from £30-45 per hour (averaging £38), Folkestone's 26 driving schools offer good value alongside 7 independent driving instructors. The schools achieve solid 4.5-star ratings on average, with 5 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 5 offering female driving instructors. There are also 3 independent female driving instructors available. Local test centres vary considerably, with Ashford achieving 52% pass rates compared to Folkestone's more challenging 45.4%.

From £30/hr·Average £38/hr

Folkestone's Top Picks

Best Value

Tomlinson Driving School

Cheapest manual driving school in Folkestone.

£35/hr
Top Rated

Lighthouse Driving School

Highest-rated manual driving school in Folkestone.

5.0(93 reviews)
£40/hr
Best Automatic

Lighthouse Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Folkestone.

5.0(93 reviews)
£40/hr
Female Instructors

Come Drive

Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Folkestone.

5.0(12 reviews)
£40/hr

Driving Schools in Folkestone

27 schools

AKR School of Motoring

AKR School of Motoring

From £40/hr
5.0(1)

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...

ManualFemale Instructors
Pannell Dr, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7QZ
Pass 1st

Pass 1st

From £40/hr·Block bookings available
5.0(6)

With 8,762 passes and a team of 25+ instructors, Pass 1st specializes in nervous drivers and learners with hearing, physical, or learning difficulties,...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Valley house, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7EH
Folkestone Driving School

Folkestone Driving School

3.7(3)
5 Ethelbert Rd, Folkestone CT19 6EX
Hazel Leng Driving School

Hazel Leng Driving School

Church House, 39 George Gurr Cres, Folkestone CT19 6LQ
Nutsniffy.com

Nutsniffy.com

21 Downs Rd, Folkestone CT19 5PJ
LDC Driving School - Jason Slowe

LDC Driving School - Jason Slowe

5.0(1)
Albert Rd, Folkestone CT19 5RG
Martin Cook

Martin Cook

5.0(5)

17 years' experience with the AA, working with learners from age 17 to 94 and known for building confidence in nervous drivers. Intensive courses and Pass Plus...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
318 Dover Rd, Folkestone CT19 6PA
Angela's Driving School

Angela's Driving School

From £45/hr·11hrs for £450Save 9%
5.0(41)

A qualified advanced driving examiner who brings expertise across learner lessons, refresher training, and Pass Plus courses. £45/hour for learner lessons, or...

Female Instructors
65 Cromwell Park Pl, Folkestone CT20 3SD
Peter Glenn School of Motoring.

Peter Glenn School of Motoring.

From £30/hr
1.0(2)

Solo instructor with extensive educational resources, including a dedicated driving encyclopedia covering everything from cockpit drill to hazard perception....

Test car available
2 Old Mill Mews, Folkestone CT19 4QU
Michele Melia

Michele Melia

5.0(1)

Extremely high pass rate with a patient, understanding approach tailored to your learning style. Full courses, taster sessions, top-up lessons, and Pass Plus or...

Female InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Heron Forstal Ave, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18, UK, Folkestone CT18 7FP
Skill Drives with Gary Cooper

Skill Drives with Gary Cooper

Block bookings available
4.7(11)

Over 20 years' experience with a proven track record helping thousands pass their tests, including teen drivers and those returning after a break. Gary Cooper...

Intensive
11 Marler Rd, Cheriton, Folkestone CT19 4DA
Drivetime

Drivetime

10hrs for £390
5.0(1)

Intensive driving courses starting at £390 for 10 hours, making this an affordable option for learners looking to pass quickly. Trevor offers flexible...

IntensiveTest car available
35 Warren Rd, Folkestone CT19 6DE
The Big Red L Company

The Big Red L Company

1.0(1)
29 Limes Rd, Folkestone CT19 4AU
Come Drive

Come Drive

From £40/hr·10hrs for £375Save 6%
5.0(12)

Patient and friendly instructor offering manual lessons at £40/hour, or £375 for a 10-hour block. Emma specializes in building confidence for anxious learners...

ManualFemale Instructors
Station Rd, Folkestone CT19 4AY
Howard Johnson Driving School

Howard Johnson Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(10)

Over 1,500 passes and 40 years of combined instructor experience backing this school. FREE Theory Test Pro training is included with every course to help you...

Test car available
16 Fraser Way, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7SJ
John Harvey Driving School

John Harvey Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%

Established over 20 years ago with its own Instructor Training Academy, every instructor here completes a rigorous 60-hour training programme before teaching,...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
73 Campbell Rd, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7TL
Pole Position Driving School

Pole Position Driving School

5.0(87)
Southbourne Rd, Folkestone CT19 6DB
Chakra driving

Chakra driving

5.0(2)
51 Cromwell Park Pl, Folkestone CT20 3SD
Surepass Ltd

Surepass Ltd

23 Lucy Ave, Folkestone CT19 5UF
Lisa's Learners Driving school

Lisa's Learners Driving school

5.0(8)
101 Heron Forstal Ave, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7FP

Block Booking Deals in Folkestone

10 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 6%

Tomlinson Driving School

10hrs for £330

£33.00/hr

Save 6%

Come Drive

10hrs for £375

£37.50/hr

Save 5%

John Harvey Driving School

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Save 5%

taylors driving school

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Save 3%

Lighthouse Driving School

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Drivetime

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Folkestone

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£38/hr
6 schools5.0best rated

Folkestone Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre

This single location achieved a 45.4% pass rate from 4,370 tests between 2024 and 2025, below the national average of 48.6%. The gender split was minimal with women at 46.1% versus men at 44.8%, though automatic drivers struggled more at just 36.0%. Folkestone's Channel port location creates unique test conditions with frequent HGV traffic on approach roads and the steep hills leading up from the harbour, while the M20 junction areas demand confident lane positioning that many learners find intimidating.

45%

Folkestone

4,370 tests taken
Women46.1%
Men44.8%
Automatic36.0%

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