Driving Lessons in Kent
From £23/hr·Average £39/hr
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Driving Schools in Kent
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Tech drive
Independent school with 40 years' motor industry experience, known for patient, reassuring instruction that builds confidence in nervous learners. £25/hour or £230 for 10 hours, with a 5-hour introductory deal at £120 for complete beginners. Multiple student reviews highlight first-time passes and instructors who excel at overcoming driving anxiety.Independent school with 40 years' motor industry experience, known for patient, reassuring instruction that builds confidence in nervous learners. £25/hour or...

Chris Highsted School of Motoring
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.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...

Birchington School Of Motoring
All lessons are recorded on in-car video for your safety and peace of mind, and you'll learn in a dual-controlled, air-conditioned car. Structured lessons are tailored to each learner's pace, with experience across various road types to build confidence for test day and beyond. Intensive and semi-intensive courses available, plus a free DVD of your driving test.All lessons are recorded on in-car video for your safety and peace of mind, and you'll learn in a dual-controlled, air-conditioned car. Structured lessons are...
Kent Intensive Driving School
Specialising in intensive driving courses with a 70% pass rate, well above the national average of 49%. Instructors bring 25+ years of combined experience and tailor lessons to local test routes, with assessment lessons at £40 and courses from £400 (10 hours manual) to £1,680 (40 hours manual). Both male and female instructors available, plus Pass Plus courses for post-test motorway training.Specialising in intensive driving courses with a 70% pass rate, well above the national average of 49%. Instructors bring 25+ years of combined experience and...

Sidcup School of Motoring
Steve Wood brings nearly 20 years of teaching experience to this single-instructor school, built on a strong reputation for referrals and personal recommendations from past learners. Hour-long lessons include door-to-door pickup, with tailored instruction designed to build confidence whether you're nervous or eager to progress. Pass Plus courses are also available.Steve Wood brings nearly 20 years of teaching experience to this single-instructor school, built on a strong reputation for referrals and personal...

John Kidd - Driving Instructor
Trained through the John Harvey Driving School instructor programme with extensive experience across cars, buses, coaches, lorries and motorbikes, expertise that translates into confident pupil development. Uses client-centred learning tailored to individual pace and abilities, with all pupils receiving free access to Theory Test Pro for theory and hazard perception support. Particularly known for building confidence in nervous and mature learners in a calm, pressure-free environment.Trained through the John Harvey Driving School instructor programme with extensive experience across cars, buses, coaches, lorries and motorbikes, expertise...

Road Rules Driving School Sevenoaks
Pass Plus courses cost £300 and qualify you for substantial car insurance discounts within your first year of driving. Instructor Jacqueline has built a strong reputation with learners praising her patience and belief in their ability, multiple reviews highlight first-time passes and her calm, supportive teaching style. The school covers a wide area across South East London, Kent, Surrey, Essex, West Sussex and beyond, with intensive courses and both manual and automatic lessons available.Pass Plus courses cost £300 and qualify you for substantial car insurance discounts within your first year of driving. Instructor Jacqueline has built a strong...
Greentopinkds
Grade A instructor operating since 2008 with 240 five-star reviews and a track record of first-time passes. Ian Kershaw offers hourly lessons and block bookings across all ME postcodes, with a new car replaced every 18 months and flexible scheduling six days a week. Pass Plus courses also available.Grade A instructor operating since 2008 with 240 five-star reviews and a track record of first-time passes. Ian Kershaw offers hourly lessons and block bookings...

A-Class Driving School
The biggest driving school in the South East with more first-time passes than any competitor in the region. One-to-one lessons tailored to your learning style, with male and female instructors, pay-as-you-go or block booking discounts, and a free online theory test platform included for all students.The biggest driving school in the South East with more first-time passes than any competitor in the region. One-to-one lessons tailored to your learning style,...


AcciDON'T driving school
National school with 20+ years' experience and a track record of most drivers passing first time. Block courses range from 5 to 30 lessons, with intensive options designed to get you test-ready in weeks rather than months. FREE Theory Test training included with registration.National school with 20+ years' experience and a track record of most drivers passing first time. Block courses range from 5 to 30 lessons, with intensive...


Wrightway School of Motoring
Established in 1979 and run by the same instructor since 1992, this school combines decades of experience with patient, friendly tuition. Manual lessons at £40/hour or £380 for 10 hours; automatic at £42/hour or £400 for 10 hours. Door-to-door service with full one-hour lessons, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway training available.Established in 1979 and run by the same instructor since 1992, this school combines decades of experience with patient, friendly tuition. Manual lessons at...

Martin Tyler Driver Training
Former banking professional with 29 years in customer service, now a driving instructor since 2018. Two-hour lessons at £74, or £360 for a 10-hour block, plus a one-time new learner package of 4 hours for £111. All lessons conducted in a modern manual Hyundai i30 with dual controls, dash cams, and blind spot mirrors.Former banking professional with 29 years in customer service, now a driving instructor since 2018. Two-hour lessons at £74, or £360 for a 10-hour block, plus a...

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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 |