Driving Lessons in Sheerness
Sheerness has seven driving schools averaging 4.7 stars, with lessons priced at £39 per hour from the school that lists its rates, plus six independent driving instructors including two who are female. Two schools have female driving instructors on staff, and two run intensive courses. Nearby test centres show contrasting results: Gillingham posts a 56.4% pass rate while Southend-on-Sea sits at 47%, based on the latest DVSA figures.
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Top driving schools in Sheerness by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Driving schools and instructors in Sheerness
LDC Driving School - Gary Williamson
The Semi-Intensive Course is the school's most popular and successful form of intensive training, combining 30 hours of one-to-one tuition with test fees and learning materials at £1,432. Single lessons cost £39/hour, with 2-hour sessions at £78 and a 10-hour block at £380, plus Pass Plus courses also available.
Alert School Of Motoring
Grade A instructor with 30 years of driving experience, only 24.3% of UK instructors achieve this highest DVSA grade. Owner Mark Kingsnorth has trained since 2010 and focuses on safe, confident driving that extends beyond the test. One-to-one lessons with progress cards, Pass Plus courses also available.
Stewart Baker Driving School
Solo instructor with 20 years' experience who tailors each lesson to your learning pace and aims to make driving enjoyable. Offers theory test assistance and can book both theory and driving tests for you, with early morning (06:45) and evening slots available throughout the week.
Gordons
Nikki's School Of Motoring
Malcolm driving school
Dave Brocking- Ready For The Road Driving School
Block booking
Best block deals in Sheerness
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £10.
Intensive courses in Sheerness
Want to pass fast?
2 Sheerness schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Sheerness Test Centres and Pass Rates
Just two centres serve the Sheerness area, but they show markedly different characteristics based on their locations. Gillingham achieves 57.2% thanks to its well-planned test routes through Medway's residential areas and manageable roundabouts, while Southend-on-Sea sits lower at 48.1% due to seafront congestion and tricky seafront parking maneuvers. The 19,558 tests taken from 2024 to 2025 show men performing slightly better overall at 51.5% versus women at 44.7%. Automatic transmission shows strong results at Gillingham with a 54.1% pass rate, suggesting the centre's routes suit learners who can focus purely on road positioning rather than gear changes.
Gillingham
14,886 tests taken · 10 week waitSouthend-on-Sea
7,526 tests taken · 8 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham | 55.4% | 57.1% | 51.9% | 56.4% | 14,886 | 10 weeks |
| Southend-on-Sea | 47.5% | 46.6% | 41.0% | 47.0% | 7,526 | 8 weeks |