Driving Lessons in Maidstone

Maidstone offers substantial choice with 34 driving schools and 76 independent driving instructors, including 20 independent female driving instructors and 4 schools with female driving instructors. Schools average a solid 4.3-star rating, with pricing from £30 to £45 per hour (typically £38). The local test centre achieves a notable 60.2% pass rate, higher than Gillingham's 56.4%, according to the latest DVSA data.

£38
average price
34
driving schools
75
independent instructors
2
test centres

Driving lessons in Maidstone

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Michael John Cox

Automatic

From £42/hr
Slawek Driving School

Slawek Driving School

5(19)
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

Independent instructor with a track record of first-attempt passes, offering calm, tailored lessons at £40/hour or £390 for a block booking. Beyond standard lessons, Slawek provides hazard perception and theory test support, plus Pass Plus and motorway courses for nervous or inexperienced drivers.

Speaks Polish
1, Oak Mews, Bicknor Rd, Maidstone ME15 9PSView school
Graham Baker ADI

Graham Baker ADI

5(1)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Independent instructor known for a calm, patient teaching style that quickly puts nervous learners at ease. £35/hour for 2-hour lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour block (5 × 2-hour sessions). Includes theory test preparation, hazard perception coaching, and post-test tuition.

EveningsWeekends
24 St Peters Rd, Ditton, Aylesford ME20 6PJView school

Kent Intensive Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(287)70% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Specialising in intensive driving courses with a 70% pass rate, well above the national average of 49%. Instructors bring 25+ years of combined experience and tailor lessons to local test routes, with assessment lessons at £40 and courses from £400 (10 hours manual) to £1,680 (40 hours manual). Both male and female instructors available, plus Pass Plus courses for post-test motorway training.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
34 Northleigh Cl, Loose, Maidstone ME15 9RPView school
Panache Driving School

Panache Driving School

Manual

3.7(3)
From £38/hr10hrs for £365Save £15

Single-instructor school offering flexible lesson lengths at £38/hour, with a 10-hour block deal at £365 and test day car usage for £85. Mark provides one, 1.5, and two-hour lessons in a Vauxhall Corsa, with intensive courses available on request.

IntensiveTest car available
6 Brunswick Mews, Maidstone ME16 0ZAView school
Topclass Driving School

Topclass Driving School

Manual and automatic

3.4(5)
From £36/hr10hrs for £320Save £40

Beginner-focused school with a confidence-building "Try Us & See" guarantee: 10 hours of structured tuition for £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), or start with just 6 hours for £186/£198, both backed by 100% money-back promises if unsatisfied. Pay-as-you-go lessons from £36/hour (manual) or £38/hour (automatic), with intensive courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours for those wanting to fast-track their licence within 1–6 weeks.

Intensive
45 Littlebourne Rd, Maidstone ME14 5QPView school
1st Gear Intensive Driving Courses

1st Gear Intensive Driving Courses

Manual and automatic

From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Operating since 1990, this school specialises in intensive driving courses across Kent with flexible options from 10 to 40 hours, priced from £400 (manual) or £420 (automatic). Instructors are described as thorough and patient by students who've passed first time, and an assessment lesson (£40) helps you choose the right course length without pressure. Pass Plus courses also available at £228.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
17 Meadow View Rd, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone ME17 4LJView school
Pass With Marcel

Pass With Marcel

Manual

From £30/hr10hrs for £400

23 years' experience with over 800 successful pupils. 1-hour 30-minute lessons at £60, or £400 for a 10-hour block. Pass Plus courses and hazard perception tuition also available.

3 Len Valley Walk, Downswood, Maidstone ME15 8XQView school
a2b Driving School

a2b Driving School

From £33/hr10hrs for £320Save £10

Very high first-time pass rate with patient instruction and competitive pricing at £33/hour or £320 for 10 lessons. Two-hour lessons available at £66, plus semi-intensive courses designed to get you test-ready within a month. Free door-to-door pickup and student discounts on block bookings make this a practical choice for learners across all confidence levels.

Intensive
23 Horton Downs, Downswood, Maidstone ME15 8TNView school
Maidstone School Of Motoring

Maidstone School Of Motoring

Manual and automatic

From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Established in 1990 and now part of Kent Intensive Driving School, this operation specialises in intensive driving courses across Maidstone and Medway with instructors who know local test routes inside out. Courses range from 10 to 40 hours at £40/hour (manual) or £42/hour (automatic) when booked individually, with block deals starting at £400 for 10 hours. An assessment lesson (£35) helps determine exactly how many hours you'll need before committing to a full course.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
34 Northleigh Cl, Loose, Maidstone ME15 9RPView school
Julian's Driving School

Julian's Driving School

From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

Grade A instructor with 30 years' experience and a Standard Check score of 46/51, plus a qualified mechanic engineer background to explain how cars work and maintenance. £45/hour or £420 for the first 10 hours, with intensive courses from £1,260–£1,680 and Pass Plus courses also available.

Intensive
10 Harling Cl, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone ME17 4UXView school
Morgan's Driving School

Morgan's Driving School

Manual

5(116)

Grade A instructor specialising in nervous and anxious drivers, with 7 consecutive 'Best Driving School in Maidstone' awards and 5-star ratings across Google and Facebook. 1.5-hour lessons at £68 with a focus on safety and understanding rather than quick fixes, students typically need fewer lessons overall and have a higher first-time pass rate. Pass Plus courses also available at £400 for the complete scheme or £56/hour for motorway tuition alone.

10 Braeburn Way, Coxheath, Maidstone ME17 4FUView school
Rated Driving

Rated Driving

Manual and automatic

4.9(125)

Rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot with a 100% money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied. This school features both male and female instructors, all DBS checked, offering lessons in manual and automatic vehicles across the UK.

Female Instructors
19 Northumberland Rd, Maidstone ME15 7JXView school
Andy's Driving School Maidstone

Andy's Driving School Maidstone

Manual and automatic

4.3(6)

Teaching since 1994 with a track record of getting pupils to test standard in fewer lessons than the national average. One-to-one tuition with free door-to-door service, theory tuition using modern technology at discounted rates, and intensive fast-pass courses available. All levels welcome, including nervous and mature drivers.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
24-10 Vicarage Cl, Aylesford ME20 7BBView school
Greentopinkds

Greentopinkds

Manual

3.7(11)
Block bookings available

Grade A instructor operating since 2008 with 240 five-star reviews and a track record of first-time passes. Ian Kershaw offers hourly lessons and block bookings across all ME postcodes, with a new car replaced every 18 months and flexible scheduling six days a week. Pass Plus courses also available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
14B Charlton St, Maidstone ME16 8LAView school
EC Automatics

EC Automatics

Automatic

3.4(5)

Mark has been teaching automatic driving lessons for over 20 years in the local area. With a perfect 100% recommendation rating across 6 reviews, this is a school built on proven results and student satisfaction.

605 Loose Rd, Maidstone ME15 9UGView school
DRIVE 321 Maidstone

DRIVE 321 Maidstone

Manual and automatic

Over 1,000 pupils have passed with this school, with 88 passes in the last year and an average of 26 hours to test. Some instructors bring 30+ years of experience, and all follow a strict code of conduct. Access to an exclusive learner app tracks your progress and provides instructor feedback, helping you get familiar with local test routes before your big day.

59 Foxden Dr, Downswood, Maidstone ME15 8TQView school
Elaine Highway

Elaine Highway

Manual

From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10
Female ADI
Me14, me15, me17View instructor

Ryan Cottee

Automatic

Peter Horton

Manual

Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Maidstone?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£40
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£30–35
2
£35–40
3
£40–45
5

Based on prices from 10 driving schools in Maidstone.

Intensive courses in Maidstone

Want to pass fast?

9 Maidstone schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Maidstone Test Centres and Pass Rates

This is a strong pair. Maidstone has a pass rate of 60%, well above Britain's average pass rate of 50%, and Gillingham isn't far behind at 56%. Both do well with automatic tests too, at 54% and 52% against a national automatic pass rate of 45%. Maidstone also has the shorter wait, about 2 months, with Gillingham at about 3 months. You won't go far wrong at either, so it comes down to which one you've been practising around.

60%

Maidstone

8,053 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate63.4%
Automatic pass rate53.6%
56%

Gillingham

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

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