Driving Lessons in Kent
From £23/hr·Average £39/hr
Kent's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Kent
464 schools
ADL Auto
Over 22 years of experience teaching automatic driving lessons with a focus on safe, confident learners. Two-hour trial lessons at £80 introduce you risk-free, or pay as you go at £90 per two hours with block deals from £450 for 10 hours. Motorway lessons, refresher courses, and Pass Plus also available.Over 22 years of experience teaching automatic driving lessons with a focus on safe, confident learners. Two-hour trial lessons at £80 introduce you risk-free,...

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.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...

Wheelie Good Driver Training
Founded in 2019, Wheelie Good prioritises a patient, calm, and positive teaching approach with competitive pricing across manual lessons, intensive courses, and motorway training. £42.50/hour or block deals from £400 for 10 hours up to £1,600 for 40 hours; intensive courses start at £670 for 20 hours with options including theory and test booking. Test car hire available at £144 with one-hour pre-test pickup, or £168 for 90-minute lessons with post-test feedback.Founded in 2019, Wheelie Good prioritises a patient, calm, and positive teaching approach with competitive pricing across manual lessons, intensive courses, and...

Unique School of Motoring

Graham Lowe's Driving School
Grade A instructor, only 7% of instructors achieve this highest grade. £48/hour for 2-hour lessons or £470 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses ranging from £907 (Test Booster, 15 hours) to £1,702 (Semi-Intensive, 30 hours, the school's most popular option). All courses include test fees and access to the LDC learning hub.Grade A instructor, only 7% of instructors achieve this highest grade. £48/hour for 2-hour lessons or £470 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses ranging...

Snodland Driving School - 1st Class Pass
Milton Driving School
Grade A instructor with 19 years' experience and a background in Heavy Goods Vehicles and Advanced Driver Training, known for a patient, calming approach with nervous learners. Lessons at £35/hour or £320 for a 10-hour block, with test day packages including tuition car use, examiner debrief and journey home for £75.Grade A instructor with 19 years' experience and a background in Heavy Goods Vehicles and Advanced Driver Training, known for a patient, calming approach with...

Corsa U Can
Two instructors with 18 years' experience each, known for putting nervous learners at ease with a relaxed, productive approach that gets straight into practical driving rather than lengthy theory talk. Manual lessons from £36/hour or £340 for 10 hours; automatic lessons from £39/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with Pass Plus courses also available.Two instructors with 18 years' experience each, known for putting nervous learners at ease with a relaxed, productive approach that gets straight into practical...

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Podium Driving School Gravesend
All instructors are trained in-house through Podium's dedicated Instructor Training Academy, ensuring continuous professional development and modern teaching methods, a rarity in the industry. Lessons follow the DVSA's client-centred approach with clear objectives and personalised progression, starting from just £38.50 per hour. Intensive courses, Pass Plus training, and support for international licence holders are all available, with flexible scheduling to fit around your lifestyle.All instructors are trained in-house through Podium's dedicated Instructor Training Academy, ensuring continuous professional development and modern teaching...

My Driving Theory

AA Instructor Guy Fromant

Dav's School of Motoring Gravesend
96% first-time pass rate with lessons from £38/hour. Patient, patient instructor who focuses entirely on individual learners, no shared lesson time, and specialises in building confidence for nervous drivers. Pass Plus courses also available alongside standard tuition and refresher lessons for those returning to the road.96% first-time pass rate with lessons from £38/hour. Patient, patient instructor who focuses entirely on individual learners, no shared lesson time, and...

Moss School Of Motoring
Kelly Moss ranked second in the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2021 (South East region), with Barry and Gary also shortlisted in the UK's top 100 instructors. The school offers manual and automatic lessons, theory tuition, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses, with flexible scheduling to suit busy learners.Kelly Moss ranked second in the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2021 (South East region), with Barry and Gary also shortlisted in the UK's top 100 instructors....
PW Driving School
Grade A instructor with 77 five-star reviews on FreeIndex, including multiple first-time passes and students passing with just one minor. New learners get a standout deal: book 5 two-hour lessons at regular price and receive an extra 6 hours for £90, plus online booking discounts available.Grade A instructor with 77 five-star reviews on FreeIndex, including multiple first-time passes and students passing with just one minor. New learners get a...

SJE Driver Training

Square Deal

Top Pass Driving School
£35/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £325 (manual) or £375 (automatic). Intensive courses available from £700–£1600 depending on duration and car type. Backed by 100+ Google reviews and a 99% recommendation rate, with experienced male and female instructors in modern, dual-control vehicles.£35/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £325 (manual) or £375 (automatic). Intensive courses available from £700–£1600...

Ersan's Driving School
Single-instructor school offering automatic driving lessons, fast track intensive courses, and Pass Plus training across the area. Lessons tailored to individual needs with a focus on building confidence from beginner to test-ready.Single-instructor school offering automatic driving lessons, fast track intensive courses, and Pass Plus training across the area. Lessons tailored to...
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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 |