Driving Lessons in Folkestone
With 27 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, Folkestone offers competitive pricing from £30 to £45 per hour. Five schools have female driving instructors on staff, with a further 13 independent female driving instructors available. The Folkestone test centre presents one of the more challenging pass rates in the region at 45.4% based on 2024-25 DVSA figures, so thorough preparation matters here.
From £30/hr·Average £38/hr
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Driving Schools in Folkestone
27 schools
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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.
Folkestone
4,370 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 46.1% | 44.8% | 36.0% | 45.4% | 4,370 |