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
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Driving lessons in Sittingbourne

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Showing 1–20 of 23 driving schools and independent instructors in Sittingbourne.

Highsted Driving School

Highsted Driving School

Automatic

5(60)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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.

8 Highsted Rd, Sittingbourne ME10 4PSView school
Topclass Driving School

Topclass Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(3)
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 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.

Intensive
8 Foxgrove, Murston, Sittingbourne ME10 2DWView school
Chris Highsted School of Motoring

Chris Highsted School of Motoring

Manual

5(3)
From £32.50/hr

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.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
15 Lonsdale Dr, Sittingbourne ME10 1ETView school
Redy2Drive Driving School

Redy2Drive Driving School

Automatic

4.9(41)
From £43/hr10hrs for £410Save £20

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.

2 Church Mews, Iwade, Sittingbourne ME9 8THView school
Leeway School of Motoring

Leeway School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.5(15)
From £36/hr

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.

Female Instructors
13 Rettendon Dr, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne ME10 2PJView school
Beacon Driver Training

Beacon Driver Training

3.7(3)
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

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.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
58 Beaconsfield Rd, Sittingbourne ME10 3BBView school
Mirror Driving Academy, Sittingbourne

Mirror Driving Academy, Sittingbourne

Manual and automatic

5(10)
Block bookings available

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.

Flat 3, Thames house, Sittingbourne ME10 4BJView school
1st Pass With Paul

1st Pass With Paul

5(1)

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.

IntensiveTest car available
Stangate Dr, Iwade, Sittingbourne ME9 8UGView school
driveJohnson's Sittingbourne

driveJohnson's Sittingbourne

90% pass rate
Block bookings available

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.

Intensive
Bottles Ln, Rodmersham, Sittingbourne ME9 0PRView school
Andy's driving school

Andy's driving school

5(2)
Pippin Cl, Sittingbourne ME10 2QJView school
Alastair Coleman Driving School

Alastair Coleman Driving School

5(2)
52 The Willows, Newington, Sittingbourne ME9 7LSView school
Cool 2 learn driving school

Cool 2 learn driving school

5(2)
13 Key St, Sittingbourne ME10 1YXView school
Elaine's Driving School

Elaine's Driving School

5(1)
6 Walsby Dr, Kemsley, Sittingbourne ME10 2TYView school
AA Instructor Alan Day

AA Instructor Alan Day

5(1)
2 Wyvern Cl, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne ME10 2WYView school

Mainstream LGV Testing Centre

4.6(5)
Sittingbourne ME10 3TLView school
Peter Day Driver Training

Peter Day Driver Training

3(2)
89 Coombe Dr, Sittingbourne ME10 3BYView school
Square Deal

Square Deal

35 Eastwood Rd, Sittingbourne ME10 2NAView school
Alan Day (automatic) Driving School

Alan Day (automatic) Driving School

Wyvern Cl, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne ME10 2WYView school
Lakeys learners

Lakeys learners

19 Wellington Rd, Sittingbourne ME10 1LUView school
James Martin driving school

James Martin driving school

29a Station Rd, Teynham, Sittingbourne ME9 9TJView 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.

  1. Topclass Driving School

    £32010 hrs

    £32/hr£36/hr

    Save £40

  2. Highsted Driving School

    £38010 hrs

    £38/hr£40/hr

    Save £20

  3. Redy2Drive Driving School

    £41010 hrs

    £41/hr£43/hr

    Save £20

  4. Beacon Driver Training

    £36010 hrs

    £36/hr£37/hr

    Save £10

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.

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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