Driving Lessons in Kent
From £23/hr·Average £39/hr
Kent's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Kent
464 schools

Surepass Crash Courses

The Automatic Driving School
Grade A instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons, with 40+ years' experience teaching learners from complete beginners to those with physical disabilities. Free online theory training through Theory Test Pro is included, and you'll practise extensively in a dual-controlled Mercedes automatic across varied roads in different towns and rural areas.Grade A instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons, with 40+ years' experience teaching learners from complete beginners to those with physical...

Atlas Driving School
Higher than average pass rates across a large London network with multiple instructors to choose from. Manual lessons from £38/hour or £370 for 10 hours; automatic from £39/hour or £380 for 10 hours. Two-hour lessons recommended and available at £76 (manual) or £78 (automatic), plus Pass Plus and motorway courses for newly qualified drivers.Higher than average pass rates across a large London network with multiple instructors to choose from. Manual lessons from £38/hour or £370 for 10 hours;...

Kent Drive-In Cinema

Automatic driving school lesson in rochester
Established in 2001, AXLR8 brings 21 years of driving instruction experience backed by Police Advanced Driver Certification and ROSPA Gold accreditation. Lessons are tailored to your pace with 1.5 or 2-hour options, covering motorway driving and Pass Plus courses alongside standard tuition.Established in 2001, AXLR8 brings 21 years of driving instruction experience backed by Police Advanced Driver Certification and ROSPA Gold accreditation....

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.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...


Basil Johnson School of Motoring( Established 1977)
Gavins Driving School
79% pass rate with 138 five-star reviews from 500+ students taught over 10+ years. Gavin specialises in nervous and anxious drivers, using a patient, encouraging approach that adapts to each learner's pace. Standard lessons at £42/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, plus intensive courses and Pass Plus available.79% pass rate with 138 five-star reviews from 500+ students taught over 10+ years. Gavin specialises in nervous and anxious drivers, using a patient,...

Learn with Passion Driving School
Over 21,000 pupils passed with this 32-instructor school, backed by 14 years' experience and a 95% recommendation rate. Director Ade, a former university lecturer, brings structured teaching methods to adult learners, with instructors also offering theory test support alongside practical lessons.Over 21,000 pupils passed with this 32-instructor school, backed by 14 years' experience and a 95% recommendation rate. Director Ade, a former university...

Williams Rob

AA Instructor Scott Wilson

P H Driving
Known for a patient teaching approach, this school specialises in manual lessons with motorway training included. Block booking discounts are available, making it a cost-effective option for learners building confidence over multiple lessons.Known for a patient teaching approach, this school specialises in manual lessons with motorway training included. Block booking discounts are available, making...


John Harvey Driving School
Established over 20 years ago with its own Instructor Training Academy, every instructor here completes a rigorous 60-hour training programme before teaching, ensuring consistency that many independent schools simply don't offer. Lessons use a 'Client Centered' approach with goal-setting on each session to speed up your learning and eliminate aimless driving. £37/hour for manual (minimum 2 hours at £74) or £40/hour for automatic, with block deals from £350 for 10 hours, or try the 'Try Us & See' offer at just £330 for your first 10 hours, backed by a refund guarantee if you're not delighted.Established over 20 years ago with its own Instructor Training Academy, every instructor here completes a rigorous 60-hour training programme before teaching,...

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.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...
Block Booking Deals in Kent
130 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.
Intensive Courses in Kent
Pass in 1–2 weeks
Kent Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 8 nearby test centres
Women achieved pass rates ranging from 43.2% to 50.8% across the Isleworth area's 13 centres, which collectively handled 131,484 tests between 2024 and 2025. Tolworth topped the rankings at 53.3% overall, while Greenford (Horsenden Lane) proved toughest at 40.5%. Men generally performed 2-4 percentage points better, reaching up to 55.6% in Tolworth. These west and southwest London centres cover everything from the suburban calm of Tolworth to the industrial complexity of Greenford, where the A40 Western Avenue creates particularly demanding driving conditions.
Sidcup (London)
12,809 tests takenTunbridge Wells
4,887 tests takenMaidstone
6,330 tests takenGillingham
14,761 tests takenSevenoaks
6,386 tests takenAshford (Kent)
3,504 tests takenTilbury
4,185 tests takenMitcham (London)
13,825 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup (London) | 58.1% | 59.7% | 56.0% | 59.0% | 12,809 |
| Tunbridge Wells | 58.2% | 59.4% | 59.2% | 58.9% | 4,887 |
| Maidstone | 55.4% | 60.2% | 51.8% | 58.0% | 6,330 |
| Gillingham | 57.3% | 57.0% | 54.1% | 57.2% | 14,761 |
| Sevenoaks | 53.4% | 53.7% | 47.0% | 53.6% | 6,386 |
| Ashford (Kent) | 51.8% | 52.3% | 49.8% | 52.0% | 3,504 |
| Tilbury | 47.9% | 50.1% | 44.4% | 49.1% | 4,185 |
| Mitcham (London) | 47.1% | 50.3% | 47.8% | 48.9% | 13,825 |