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

Leeway School of Motoring
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.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...

Drive Wright
Specialised in teaching learners with learning difficulties, with instructors trained to provide tailored support. Drive Wright focuses on quality, affordable lessons across the area, offering a bespoke personal training plan for each student.Specialised in teaching learners with learning difficulties, with instructors trained to provide tailored support. Drive Wright focuses on quality, affordable...
Driving Equality
A Community Interest Company that channels profits back into charitable driving initiatives, making lessons more affordable for those who need support most. Two-hour automatic lessons start at £50 for new drivers, with popular 5-lesson bundles at £360–£380. Known for transforming nervous and reluctant drivers through patient, compassionate instruction, students consistently report looking forward to lessons after struggling with previous instructors.A Community Interest Company that channels profits back into charitable driving initiatives, making lessons more affordable for those who need support most....

Slawek Driving School
Independent instructor with a track record of first-attempt passes, offering calm, tailored lessons at £40/hour or £390 for a block booking. Beyond standard lessons, Slawek provides hazard perception and theory test support, plus Pass Plus and motorway courses for nervous or inexperienced drivers.Independent instructor with a track record of first-attempt passes, offering calm, tailored lessons at £40/hour or £390 for a block booking. Beyond standard...


Olic Driving school


1st Gear Intensive Driving Courses
Operating since 1990, this school specialises in intensive driving courses across Kent with flexible options from 10 to 40 hours, priced from £400 (manual) or £420 (automatic). Instructors are described as thorough and patient by students who've passed first time, and an assessment lesson (£40) helps you choose the right course length without pressure. Pass Plus courses also available at £228.Operating since 1990, this school specialises in intensive driving courses across Kent with flexible options from 10 to 40 hours, priced from £400 (manual) or...

Topclass Driving School
90% of new pupils choose the 10-hour beginner package at £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic) with a 100% money-back guarantee, saving £60 compared to standard rates. Structured 2-hour lesson slots accelerate progress, with pay-as-you-go options from £36/hour (manual) or £38/hour (automatic) if you prefer flexibility. Intensive courses from 20 to 40 hours cater to absolute beginners through returning drivers, with Pass Plus and motorway lessons also available.90% of new pupils choose the 10-hour beginner package at £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic) with a 100% money-back guarantee, saving £60 compared to standard...

Automatic driving school southborough/ intensive course
90% first-time pass rate with a single instructor experienced in teaching learners with physical disabilities and those who've struggled with manual cars. Standard lessons at £45/hour (£50 in surrounding areas) or £430 for a 10-hour block, plus intensive courses from £900–£3,150 depending on your experience level. Test day car hire available for £130, and you'll get a free lesson for every successful referral.90% first-time pass rate with a single instructor experienced in teaching learners with physical disabilities and those who've struggled with manual cars....

Sheppey Driving
2-hour lessons at £75 or £365 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses also available at £270. Lessons are booked and managed through the Total Drive app, giving you full control over scheduling and progress tracking.2-hour lessons at £75 or £365 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses also available at £270. Lessons are booked and managed through the Total Drive app,...

Morgan Driving School

Moss school of motoring
Family-run school with three instructors shortlisted in the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2021 top 100, including Kelly Moss who placed second in the south east region. Offers manual and automatic lessons, theory tuition, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses, with flexible scheduling to suit learners' availability.Family-run school with three instructors shortlisted in the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2021 top 100, including Kelly Moss who placed second in the south east...


Bryans School Of Motoring

Highsted Driving School
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.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...

JM Group (UK)

David Dickinson A14U School of Motoring


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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 |