Driving Lessons in Gravesend

Twenty-seven driving schools and 43 independent driving instructors operate in Gravesend, with schools averaging 4.6 stars and charging £32.50 to £39 per hour (averaging £37). Nine schools offer automatic driving lessons, and female driving instructors are available at 3 schools, with a further 6 independent female driving instructors locally. Gravesend learners can test at seven nearby centres, with pass rates varying from 40.5% at Belvedere to 58.7% at Sidcup, so your choice of test location matters.

£37
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27
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Driving lessons in Gravesend

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Top Pass Driving School

Top Pass Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(114)
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £325

£35/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £325 (manual) or £375 (automatic). Intensive courses available from £700–£1600 depending on duration and car type. Backed by 100+ Google reviews and a 99% recommendation rate, with experienced male and female instructors in modern, dual-control vehicles.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
50 Marina Dr, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 9LGView school
Dav's School of Motoring Gravesend

Dav's School of Motoring Gravesend

5(82)96% pass rate
From £38/hr

96% first-time pass rate with lessons from £38/hour. Patient, patient instructor who focuses entirely on individual learners, no shared lesson time, and specialises in building confidence for nervous drivers. Pass Plus courses also available alongside standard tuition and refresher lessons for those returning to the road.

Old Rd W, Gravesend DA11 0LJView school
Atlas Driving School

Atlas Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(46)
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

Higher than average pass rates backed by consistently positive reviews praising calm, patient instruction and effective teaching. Manual lessons from £38/hour or automatic from £39/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £370 (manual) or £380 (automatic) , both include £10 savings. Pass Plus and motorway courses also available.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Rural Vale, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 9JLView school
Marshal Driving School

Marshal Driving School

Automatic

5(29)
From £35/hr10hrs for £320Save £30

30 years of professional driving and trainer experience, with lessons available in English and Polish. £35/hour or £320 for a 10-hour block booking, with a high passing rate and Toyota Yaris automatic car used throughout.

Speaks Polish
7 Stanley Cres, Gravesend DA12 5SZView school
Podium Driving School Gravesend

Podium Driving School Gravesend

Manual and automatic

5(16)
From £38.50/hr

All instructors are trained in-house through Podium's dedicated Instructor Training Academy, ensuring continuous professional development and modern teaching methods, a rarity in the industry. Lessons follow the DVSA's client-centred approach with clear objectives and personalised progression, starting from just £38.50 per hour. Intensive courses, Pass Plus training, and support for international licence holders are all available, with flexible scheduling to fit around your lifestyle.

Intensive
25 Pelham Rd, Gravesend DA11 0HUView school

B Smart B Safe School of Motoring

Automatic

5(7)
From £39/hr10hrs for £380Save £10

Known for working with nervous and anxious learners, Peter Atkins brings 20 years of experience as a DVSA-approved instructor plus advanced qualifications including Diamond Advanced Motorist Elite status. Lessons in a brand-new automatic KIA Picanto start at £78/hour, with block deals from £380 for 10 hours, ideal if you need flexible scheduling and a calm, patient teaching approach backed by strong student testimonials.

Test car available
8 Snowden Hill, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 9AEView school
Topclass Driving School

Topclass Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(2)
From £36/hr10hrs for £300Save £60

£36/hour for manual or £38/hour for automatic, with a standout 10-hour beginner package at just £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), 90% of new pupils take this deal and save £60. Backed by a 100% money-back guarantee if you're not fully satisfied with the tuition or customer service. Intensive courses from £680–£1,440 depending on experience level, plus Pass Plus and motorway lessons available.

Intensive
31 Northcote Rd, Gravesend DA11 7BSView school
Milton Driving School

Milton Driving School

Manual

5(1)
From £34.50/hr10hrs for £320Save £25

Grade A instructor with 19 years' experience and a background in Heavy Goods Vehicles and Advanced Driver Training, known for a patient, calming approach with nervous learners. Lessons at £35/hour or £320 for a 10-hour block, with test day packages including tuition car use, examiner debrief and journey home for £75.

Test car available
29 Waterton Ave, Gravesend DA12 2PYView school
Kinetic Driving School

Kinetic Driving School

Manual and automatic

4(185)
From £37/hr10hrs for £340Save £30

Manual and automatic lessons across the South East with 4.5/5 reviews on Yell and Trustpilot. £37/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic, with block deals saving up to £40, book 10 hours for £340 (manual) or £370 (automatic). Intensive courses from £802 (20 hours, manual) include test fees, plus free 24-hour online theory training and motorway lessons at £45/hour.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Kinetic Driving School, The management Suite Thamesgate Shopping Centre, Thamesgate Shopping Centre, Gravesend DA11 0AUView school
Automatic driving school lesson in rochester

Automatic driving school lesson in rochester

Manual and automatic

5(1)

Established in 2001, AXLR8 brings 21 years of driving instruction experience backed by Police Advanced Driver Certification and ROSPA Gold accreditation. Lessons are tailored to your pace with 1.5 or 2-hour options, covering motorway driving and Pass Plus courses alongside standard tuition.

58 Thong Ln, Gravesend DA12 4LDView school
Nanak School Of Motoring

Nanak School Of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.1(12)
Block bookings available

Established in 2002, Nanak School of Motoring specialises in foreign language tuition, lessons available in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu alongside English, making it ideal for learners who prefer instruction in their native language. A collective 45+ years of teaching experience across North-west Kent and South-east London, with all instructors Grade 4 and above. Block-booking discounts available; contact the school directly for intensive course rates and pricing.

Intensive
Speaks Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu
7 Michael Gardens, Gravesend DA12 4QAView school

Mohammad Ghasimy

Manual

Tranquil Driving School, Gravesend

Tranquil Driving School, Gravesend

5(64)
61 Rural Vale, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 9JLView school
Rayan Driving school (automatic & manual)

Rayan Driving school (automatic & manual)

5(41)
1 Mermerus Gardens, Gravesend DA12 4NBView school
Safe2Pass

Safe2Pass

Manual

5(33)
212 Thong Ln, Gravesend DA12 4LFView school
DK Driving School

DK Driving School

5(28)
58 Pepper Hill, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 8EZView school
Team Up Driving School

Team Up Driving School

5(12)
Whitepost Ln, Meopham, Gravesend DA13 0TJView school
Basil Johnson School of Motoring( Established 1977)

Basil Johnson School of Motoring( Established 1977)

5(8)
64 The Hollies, Gravesend DA12 5ERView school
Graduate Motoring

Graduate Motoring

5(3)
41 Hall Rd, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 8ANView school
Autodrive - automatic driving lessons

Autodrive - automatic driving lessons

4.9(17)
33 Chalky Bank, Gravesend DA11 7NZView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Gravesend?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£37
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£30–35
2
£35–40
7

Based on prices from 9 driving schools in Gravesend.

Intensive courses in Gravesend

Want to pass fast?

5 Gravesend schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Gravesend Test Centres and Pass Rates

There are seven centres near Gravesend, and the spread between them is wide. Sidcup leads with a pass rate of 59%, well above the national pass rate of 50%, and an automatic pass rate of 57%. It also has the longest typical wait, about 5½ months. Gillingham is strong too at 56%. Belvedere, at 41%, is in Britain's bottom 5%, and Hornchurch is below average at 46%. Basildon has the shortest wait, about a month. If you're near one of the weaker centres, it's worth considering one of the stronger ones, as long as you can practise on its roads first.

59%

Sidcup (London)

14,318 tests taken · typical wait 5½ months
Manual pass rate60.6%
Automatic pass rate56.7%
56%

Gillingham

14,886 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate59.3%
Automatic pass rate51.9%
52%

Erith (London)

5,809 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate53.0%
Automatic pass rate50.4%
50%

Tilbury

5,083 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate53.5%
Automatic pass rate46.0%
49%

Basildon

8,359 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate51.1%
Automatic pass rate45.2%
46%

Hornchurch (London)

8,694 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate48.3%
Automatic pass rate43.4%
41%

Belvedere (London)

4,245 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate42.6%
Automatic pass rate38.3%

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