Driving Lessons in Sevenoaks

Strong choice defines Sevenoaks with 14 driving schools and 29 independent driving instructors available. Schools maintain an excellent 4.8-star average rating with lessons priced £40-49 per hour, while 2 schools offer female driving instructors alongside 14 independent female driving instructors. Test centre options are particularly promising, with Tunbridge Wells achieving 58.9% pass rate and Sidcup reaching 59%.

From £40/hr·Average £45/hr

Sevenoaks's Top Picks

Best Value
Top Rated

Portland Driving School

The cheapest and highest-rated manual driving school in Sevenoaks.

5.0(42 reviews)
£40/hr
Best Automatic

Portland Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Sevenoaks.

5.0(42 reviews)
£40/hr
Female Instructors

Road Rules Driving School Sevenoaks

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

5.0(12 reviews)

Driving Schools in Sevenoaks

14 schools

J Driving School

J Driving School

Kennedy Gardens, Sevenoaks TN13 3UG
M & M's

M & M's

8 The Crescent, Borough Green, Sevenoaks TN15 8EE
Panther

Panther

45 London Rd, Riverhead, Sevenoaks TN13 1AR
Caroline's Driving School

Caroline's Driving School

5.0(2)

Norfolk's largest privately owned driving school, helping around 1,000 learners pass their tests annually. Intensive courses available with the option to pass...

Intensive
London Rd, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks TN13 2UR
Andy Hill Driving School

Andy Hill Driving School

4.9(59)
14 Pinewood Ave, Sevenoaks TN14 5AF
CB's Driving School

CB's Driving School

Block bookings available

Chris Bensted focuses on building real-world driving skills beyond test requirements, emphasizing clutch control, observation, planning and judgement throughout...

IntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Childsbridge Ln, Seal, Sevenoaks TN15 6QR
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (Sevenoaks)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (Sevenoaks)

3.6(65)
45 Argyle Rd, Sevenoaks TN13 1HJ
Steve Leonard - Oaks Driving School

Steve Leonard - Oaks Driving School

From £49/hr·30hrs for £1400Save 5%

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...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
59 Childsbridge Ln, Kemsing, Sevenoaks TN15 6QR
Bradbourne Riding & Training Centre

Bradbourne Riding & Training Centre

4.9(27)
Bradbourne Vale Rd, Sevenoaks TN13 3DH
Andy2learn

Andy2learn

24 Northdown Rd, Kemsing, Sevenoaks TN15 6SD
Road Rules Driving School Sevenoaks

Road Rules Driving School Sevenoaks

5.0(12)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Mount Harry Rd, Sevenoaks TN13 3JT
Champs drive

Champs drive

From £45/hr·10hrs for £450
5.0(21)

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...

AutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Plymouth Dr, Sevenoaks TN13 3RW
Portland Driving School

Portland Driving School

From £40/hr·5hrs for £190Save 5%
5.0(42)

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...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
12 Woodlands View, Badgers Mount, Sevenoaks TN14 7AR
Drive 500 Driving School

Drive 500 Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £425Save 6%
5.0(1)

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...

ManualFemale Instructors
151 Main Rd, Sundridge, Sevenoaks TN14 6EH

Block Booking Deals in Sevenoaks

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

Best deal — save 6%

Drive 500 Driving School

10hrs for £425

£42.50/hr

Save 5%

Portland Driving School

5hrs for £190

£38.00/hr

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Steve Leonard - Oaks Driving School

30hrs for £1400

£46.67/hr

Champs drive

10hrs for £450

£45.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Sevenoaks

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Sevenoaks Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 5 nearby test centres

Gender splits are fairly even across the Sevenoaks area's four centres, with women achieving 53.4% and men 53.7%, while automatic learners see strong 59.2% pass rates at Tunbridge Wells. The region benefits from a mix of quieter Kent countryside and suburban roads, though the M25 junction areas around Sidcup can be intimidating for new drivers. Tunbridge Wells leads with 58.9% overall, taking advantage of its historic town centre's manageable one-way system and leafy residential areas for maneuvers. Bromley proves trickiest at 51.7% due to busy South London traffic and complex roundabouts. Between 2024 and 2025, these centres processed 34,950 tests total.

59%

Sidcup (London)

12,809 tests taken
Women58.1%
Men59.7%
Automatic56.0%
59%

Tunbridge Wells

4,887 tests taken
Women58.2%
Men59.4%
Automatic59.2%
54%

Sevenoaks

6,386 tests taken
Women53.4%
Men53.7%
Automatic47.0%
51%

West Wickham (London)

11,147 tests taken
Women51.1%
Men50.7%
Automatic48.3%
49%

Mitcham (London)

13,825 tests taken
Women47.1%
Men50.3%
Automatic47.8%

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