Driving Lessons in Kent
From £23/hr·Average £39/hr
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Driving Schools in Kent
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Tomlinson Driving School
Grade A instructor with 23 years' experience using in-car video recording and interactive diagrams to help learners understand and retain key skills. Lessons from £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block (£33/hour), with new clients getting their first 2-hour lesson for just £50 instead of the usual £70.Grade A instructor with 23 years' experience using in-car video recording and interactive diagrams to help learners understand and retain key skills. Lessons...

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Stewart Baker Driving School
Solo instructor with 20 years' experience who tailors each lesson to your learning pace and aims to make driving enjoyable. Offers theory test assistance and can book both theory and driving tests for you, with early morning (06:45) and evening slots available throughout the week.Solo instructor with 20 years' experience who tailors each lesson to your learning pace and aims to make driving enjoyable. Offers theory test assistance and...

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Wells Driver Training
A team-based school with 13 instructors offering flexible pricing from £36/hour (weekdays before 5pm) to £40/hour (evenings and weekends), plus block deals at £340 for 10 hours or £680 for 20 hours. Intensive courses range from £1,000–£1,600 depending on experience level and transmission type, all including test day tuition and use of the school car. Motorway training and free Theory Test Pro access are also available.A team-based school with 13 instructors offering flexible pricing from £36/hour (weekdays before 5pm) to £40/hour (evenings and weekends), plus block deals at...

Drive With Ray Driving School ( Automatic and Manual )

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 pay-as-you-go rates. Standard lessons are £36/hour (manual) or £38/hour (automatic), with 2-hour slots at £72 (manual) or £76 (automatic). Intensive courses from 20 to 40 hours cater to complete beginners through returning drivers, priced from £680–£1,440 depending on experience level and duration.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...

Simon Richards Driving School
£45 for 1.5 hours or £60 for 2 hours, with a first-time pass rate above 60%, significantly higher than the national average. Founded in 2006 by an instructor who left a national chain to provide personalized service, this school prioritizes maximizing driving time over roadside chat, and consistently undercuts competitor pricing without compromising quality.£45 for 1.5 hours or £60 for 2 hours, with a first-time pass rate above 60%, significantly higher than the national average. Founded in 2006 by an instructor...

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Sure Automatic Driving School, Ashford
Automatic-only driving school built on client recommendations and a commitment to first-time passes. £35/hour with 2, 4, and 6-week intensive courses available, plus home pick-up and drop-off included. Discounts for nurses, armed forces, and students; also offers theory training, Pass Plus motorway lessons, and dedicated support for nervous drivers.Automatic-only driving school built on client recommendations and a commitment to first-time passes. £35/hour with 2, 4, and 6-week intensive courses available,...

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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 |