Driving Lessons in Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne offers 20 driving schools and 3 independent driving instructors, with one independent female driving instructor and female driving instructors available at three schools. Schools average an excellent 4.7-star rating, and where pricing is listed, lessons cost between £32.50 and £43 per hour, averaging £37. The nearby Gillingham test centre has a 56.4% pass rate, while Maidstone achieves an even better 60.2%.
- £37
- average price
- 20
- driving schools
- 3
- independent instructors
- 2
- test centres
Top driving schools in Sittingbourne by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Chris Highsted School of Motoring
Cheapest manual driving school in Sittingbourne.
Leeway School of Motoring
Highest-rated manual driving school in Sittingbourne.
Highsted Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Sittingbourne.
Leeway School of Motoring
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Sittingbourne.
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Showing 1–20 of 23 driving schools and independent instructors in Sittingbourne.

Highsted Driving School
Automatic
Specialises in automatic driving lessons with a client-centred approach that builds confidence in nervous learners. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours and high-definition cameras for feedback.

Topclass Driving School
Manual and automatic
Beginner-focused school with a confidence-building "Try Us & See" guarantee: 10 hours of structured tuition for £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), or 6 hours for £186/£198, both backed by 100% money-back promises if unsatisfied. Standard rates are £36/hour (manual) or £38/hour (automatic), with 10-hour block deals at £320/£340 offering £40 savings, plus intensive courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours for those wanting to fast-track their licence.

Chris Highsted School of Motoring
Manual
Father-and-daughter team with exceptional credentials: Chris is a retired Kent Police Class One Advanced Driver with 27 years in the Traffic Division and 25 years as an advanced driver; Angela brings 15 years of teaching experience from primary education. Lessons at £35/hour (1.5 hours for £50, 2 hours for £65) focus on structured tuition following the DVSA Syllabus, with particular strength in nervous drivers and a high pass rate. Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also available.

Redy2Drive Driving School
Automatic
The only driving school in the area offering electric vehicle lessons, combining eco-friendly learning with a client-centred approach that lets you set the pace. £43/hour for 2-hour lessons (£86 per session) or £41/hour in 10-hour blocks (£410), backed by a 100% money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with the tuition or service.

Leeway School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Family-run school established in 1993 with over 25 years' teaching experience in the area. Manual lessons from £36/hour and automatic from £40/hour, with flexible pick-ups and drop-offs to fit around your schedule. Testimonials highlight first-attempt passes and reliable, patient instruction across multiple family members.

Beacon Driver Training
Family-run school with over 20 years' experience, staffed entirely by Grade A instructors across multiple generations. £37/hour or £360 for 10 lessons, with 2-hour sessions at £74 and 3-hour blocks at £111. Pass Plus courses (6 hours, £270) can help reduce insurance premiums.

Mirror Driving Academy, Sittingbourne
Manual and automatic
Instructors with 7 years of teaching experience deliver lessons tailored to your learning style and pace, with special discounts available on block bookings. Pass Plus courses are also on offer for drivers looking to build confidence in challenging conditions. Both manual and automatic lessons available across Sittingbourne, Swale, Medway, and Maidstone.

1st Pass With Paul
Grade A instructor with a reputation for high pass rates and a calm, patient teaching style. Lessons cover varied areas including Herne Bay, Gillingham and Sheppey to build real-world driving experience, with Pass Plus courses and advanced motorway tuition also available. Pricing details are available on request via the rates document.

driveJohnson's Sittingbourne
Established in 2005 with a first-time pass rate consistently above 90%, driveJohnson's tailors intensive courses to individual needs rather than rushing learners through generic packages. The school requires a 2-hour assessment lesson before enrollment to create a personalized plan, ensuring realistic timescales and costs, some students reach test-ready status in as little as 2 weeks. Mid-range pricing reflects quality instruction without unnecessary overheads, with flexible lesson options (1, 2, and 10-hour deals available) and a commitment to matching learners with instructors they'll work well with.

Andy's driving school

Alastair Coleman Driving School

Cool 2 learn driving school

Elaine's Driving School

AA Instructor Alan Day
Mainstream LGV Testing Centre

Peter Day Driver Training

Square Deal

Alan Day (automatic) Driving School

Lakeys learners

James Martin driving school
Block booking
Best block deals in Sittingbourne
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £40.
Intensive courses in Sittingbourne
Want to pass fast?
5 Sittingbourne schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Sittingbourne Test Centres and Pass Rates
Both of your centres are above the 50% national average, so you're in good shape either way. Maidstone does a little better, with a pass rate of 60% and a shorter typical wait of about 2 months, compared with about 3 months at Gillingham, which has a pass rate of 56%. Since both are strong, it makes sense to go with whichever you learn closest to.
Maidstone
8,053 tests taken · typical wait 2 monthsGillingham
14,886 tests taken · typical wait 3 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Maidstone | 60.2% | 63.4% | 53.6% | 8,053 | 2 months |
| Gillingham | 56.4% | 59.3% | 51.9% | 14,886 | 3 months |