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

Gravy Driving School
Grade A instructors with a family-run operation since 2004, specialising in automatic driving lessons in a premium Mini Cooper S. £39/hour (£38/hour for 10-hour blocks) with 2-hour lessons available, plus Pass Plus courses, motorway instruction, and test car hire at £117 including insurance and a pre-test lesson.Grade A instructors with a family-run operation since 2004, specialising in automatic driving lessons in a premium Mini Cooper S. £39/hour (£38/hour for 10-hour...

Kinetic Driving School
Manual and automatic lessons across the South East with 4.5/5 reviews on Yell and Trustpilot. £37/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic, with block deals saving up to £40, book 10 hours for £340 (manual) or £370 (automatic). Intensive courses from £802 (20 hours, manual) include test fees, plus free 24-hour online theory training and motorway lessons at £45/hour.Manual and automatic lessons across the South East with 4.5/5 reviews on Yell and Trustpilot. £37/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic, with block deals...

Bradbourne Riding & Training Centre

Jimbo's Driving School
An independent driving school in Thanet with a perfect 100% recommendation rating across 36 reviews. No specific pricing or lesson details are listed on the Facebook page, so contact directly for rates and availability.An independent driving school in Thanet with a perfect 100% recommendation rating across 36 reviews. No specific pricing or lesson details are listed on the...


Marshal Driving School
30 years of professional driving and trainer experience, with lessons available in English and Polish. £35/hour or £320 for a 10-hour block booking, with a high passing rate and Toyota Yaris automatic car used throughout.30 years of professional driving and trainer experience, with lessons available in English and Polish. £35/hour or £320 for a 10-hour block booking, with a high...

Winstones Driving School Kent

Start-2-Drive Automatic-Medway
Automatic-only driving school with flexible pricing: £50/hour for standard lessons, £90 for 2-hour sessions, or £430 for a 10-hour block (Monday–Friday). Intensive courses range from 6 to 48 hours (£330–£2,400), designed to get you test-ready in as little as 2 weeks, with test car hire available at competitive rates depending on your test centre.Automatic-only driving school with flexible pricing: £50/hour for standard lessons, £90 for 2-hour sessions, or £430 for a 10-hour block (Monday–Friday)....

Traindrive

AA Instructor Richard Jury-Sofi

BSM Instructor Russel Noonan
Britain's largest driving school with thousands of learners passing their test each year. BSM offers flexible lesson scheduling and a nationwide network of instructors, making it easy to find availability that suits your timetable.Britain's largest driving school with thousands of learners passing their test each year. BSM offers flexible lesson scheduling and a nationwide network of...
Safe 2 Go Driving Academy
Five tiered intensive courses ranging from £500 (Test Rescue) to £2000 (Platinum), with the Platinum package including theory test booking and access to an award-winning online nerves course for absolute beginners. Bronze (20 hours, £1000–£1100), Silver (25 hours, £1250–£1350), and Gold (35 hours, £1750–£1850) options cater to learners at different stages, each including mock exams with independent assessors. All courses require advance booking with a 10% non-refundable deposit.Five tiered intensive courses ranging from £500 (Test Rescue) to £2000 (Platinum), with the Platinum package including theory test booking and access to an...

Surepass Ltd

JLP Driving School
Grade A instructor with 14 years' experience and Pass Plus certification, known for a calm, approachable teaching style that balances coaching with structured instruction. £36/hour or block deals from £320 for 10 hours, new pupils get introductory rates of £160 for 5 hours. Extensive local knowledge of the area since 2010 means lessons are tailored to make the most of real-world driving conditions.Grade A instructor with 14 years' experience and Pass Plus certification, known for a calm, approachable teaching style that balances coaching with structured...

Andy2learn



Mi Driving
Trained by one of the East of England's most respected instructor trainers, this school specializes in intensive driving courses with a 90% first-time pass rate and a client-centred coaching approach that builds confidence and long-term safe driving skills. Standard lessons are £45/hour in Tunbridge Wells (£50 in surrounding areas) with 10-hour blocks at £430, plus intensive courses ranging from £900–£3,130 depending on your experience level. Test day car hire costs £130, and you'll earn a free lesson for every successful referral.Trained by one of the East of England's most respected instructor trainers, this school specializes in intensive driving courses with a 90% first-time pass rate...
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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 |