Driving Lessons in Sevenoaks
With 13 driving schools and 29 independent driving instructors, Sevenoaks offers strong choice for learners throughout the area. Schools here average an excellent 4.8 stars and charge £40 to £49 per hour, with two schools offering female driving instructors and 14 independent female driving instructors available. The local Sevenoaks test centre has an impressive 59% pass rate, notably higher than nearby Mitcham at 47% but lower than Tunbridge Wells at 64.5%, giving you several options depending on where your instructor operates.
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Portland Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Sevenoaks.
Portland Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Sevenoaks.
Portland Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Sevenoaks.
Road Rules Driving School Sevenoaks
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Sevenoaks.
Driving lessons in Sevenoaks
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Portland Driving School
Family-run since 1966 with three generations of instructors spanning over 50 years, Ron Smith founded it in 1966, his son Ashley qualified in 1987, and grandson Darryl in 2017. £40/hour for daytime manual lessons or £190 for a 5-hour block, with evening and Saturday rates at £42/hour or £200 for 5 hours. Calm, patient approach ideal for nervous learners, plus Pass Plus courses and refresher lessons available.

Champs drive
All lessons are structured as 2-hour blocks at £45/hour (£90 for 2 hours, £270 for 6 hours, £450 for 10 hours, £900 for 20 hours), with a teaching approach that encourages learners to think critically about their driving rather than simply following instructions. Testimonials highlight first-time pass success and instructor Ali's observant, professional feedback style, particularly effective for experienced drivers transitioning to UK rules.

Drive 500 Driving School
Grade A instructor with a small, independent operation near Sevenoaks offering manual lessons at £45/hour or £425 for a 10-hour block. Known for welcoming nervous learners and catering to all ages, with online theory test tuition and Pass Plus courses (£175) also available.

Steve Leonard - Oaks Driving School
A coaching-focused approach sets this school apart, the instructor acts as a mentor rather than a traditional instructor, tailoring lessons to be as relaxed or intense as you need. £49/hour or block deals from £460 (10 hours) to £1,400 (30-hour intensive course with test booking included), plus motorway and refresher lessons available.

Road Rules Driving School Sevenoaks
Pass Plus courses cost £300 and qualify you for substantial car insurance discounts within your first year of driving. Instructor Jacqueline has built a strong reputation with learners praising her patience and belief in their ability, multiple reviews highlight first-time passes and her calm, supportive teaching style. The school covers a wide area across South East London, Kent, Surrey, Essex, West Sussex and beyond, with intensive courses and both manual and automatic lessons available.

Caroline's Driving School
Norfolk's largest privately owned driving school, helping around 1,000 learners pass their tests annually. Intensive courses available with the option to pass in as little as 5 days, plus theory training, refresher lessons, and winter driving courses. Diverse team of experienced instructors with a Driver Training Centre offering simulators and hazard perception training.

CB's Driving School
Chris Bensted focuses on building real-world driving skills beyond test requirements, emphasizing clutch control, observation, planning and judgement throughout the learning process. Block booking discounts available with 1-on-1 training guaranteed, flexible pick-up/drop-off, and no extra charge for evening or weekend lessons. Experience with international drivers, learning disabilities, and sight/hearing impairments; pricing available on request.

Andy Hill Driving School

Bradbourne Riding & Training Centre

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (Sevenoaks)

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Christine Anne Dabreo
Jarmila Boutemine
Jane Charlotte Collier
Steven Clements
Susan Curtis
Martin Curtis
Heather Denise Watt
Michele Florence Mason
Kevan Harding
Daniel Hose
Jonathan James Eric Levey
Matthew J Buckland
Carole Jeffery
Linda Joan Davies
Caroline June Allison
Naziya Kabir
Joanne Kay Hill
David Maurice Baldock
Gary Mitchell
Simon O'connell
Block booking
Best block deals in Sevenoaks
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £70.
Intensive courses in Sevenoaks
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5 Sevenoaks schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Sevenoaks Test Centres and Pass Rates
The roads around Tunbridge Wells are easier to navigate than much of the Sevenoaks area, which likely contributes to its 64.5% pass rate, the highest across these five centres. Mitcham brings congested South London traffic and recorded just 47% across 15,046 tests between 2025 and 2026, with women at 44.5% and men at 48.7%. Sevenoaks itself managed 59%, Sidcup 58.7%, and West Wickham 51.6%. Waits range from 10 weeks at Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells to 18 at Sidcup, so if you're comfortable with the Kent routes you can get tested much faster. Automatic drivers passed at 61% in Tunbridge Wells, 56.7% in Sidcup, 54.2% in Sevenoaks, 50.8% in West Wickham and 45.4% in Mitcham across 54,079 total tests.
Tunbridge Wells
5,726 tests taken · 10 week waitSevenoaks
6,740 tests taken · 10 week waitSidcup (London)
14,318 tests taken · 18 week waitWest Wickham (London)
12,249 tests taken · 11 week waitMitcham (London)
15,046 tests taken · 12 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells | 63.7% | 65.2% | 61.0% | 64.5% | 5,726 | 10 weeks |
| Sevenoaks | 61.3% | 57.2% | 54.2% | 59.0% | 6,740 | 10 weeks |
| Sidcup (London) | 58.7% | 58.7% | 56.7% | 58.7% | 14,318 | 18 weeks |
| West Wickham (London) | 52.1% | 51.2% | 50.8% | 51.6% | 12,249 | 11 weeks |
| Mitcham (London) | 44.5% | 48.7% | 45.4% | 47.0% | 15,046 | 12 weeks |