Driving Lessons in Kent
From £23/hr·Average £39/hr
Kent's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Kent
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Trudy's Driving School
Member of the ADI National Joint Council with consistently strong reviews praising her calm, patient approach and ability to build confidence. £37/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block (saving £10), with a 20-hour block at £703 including one free lesson. Structured lessons with progress tracking, worksheets, and flexible scheduling including 2-hour regular slots or intensive courses on request.Member of the ADI National Joint Council with consistently strong reviews praising her calm, patient approach and ability to build confidence. £37/hour or £360...

Gus Hilton Driving School
Relaxed and patient instructor with 25 years' experience teaching first-time drivers, returners, and nervous new passers. £40/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with door-to-door collection, theory test prep, and mock tests included. Refer a friend and earn a free hour.Relaxed and patient instructor with 25 years' experience teaching first-time drivers, returners, and nervous new passers. £40/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block,...

Canterbury School of Motoring
Grade A instructor with a consistently high pass rate and 5/5 ratings across Facebook and Google. Andy Wellard adapts his teaching to each learner's pace, using structured lesson plans and appointment cards to track progress, ideal if you value patience, punctuality, and personalized instruction. Pass Plus courses also available.Grade A instructor with a consistently high pass rate and 5/5 ratings across Facebook and Google. Andy Wellard adapts his teaching to each learner's pace, using...


Welling Driving School
Known for supporting nervous drivers alongside beginners and intermediate learners. Offers intensive courses, motorway lessons, and Pass Plus refresher training in both manual and automatic cars, with flexible scheduling to suit your availability.Known for supporting nervous drivers alongside beginners and intermediate learners. Offers intensive courses, motorway lessons, and Pass Plus refresher training...

iPass Driving Tuition
Open 7 days a week from 7am to 10pm, iPASS offers flexible scheduling around your life. All learners get free access to the complete DVSA practice question bank for theory test preparation, plus dedicated support to boost your confidence before test day. Two-hour lessons are highly recommended for more efficient learning and faster progression to passing.Open 7 days a week from 7am to 10pm, iPASS offers flexible scheduling around your life. All learners get free access to the complete DVSA practice question bank...

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AA Instructor Alan Day

taylors driving school
Family-run school established in 2018 with 350+ learners taught and a calm, patient approach suited to anxious drivers. £38/hour for beginner and refresher lessons, or £360 for a 10-hour block (Saturday lessons £40/hour); semi-intensive courses at £40/hour. Modern 2022 BMW 1 Series with parking sensors and intuitive dashboard helps learners feel confident.Family-run school established in 2018 with 350+ learners taught and a calm, patient approach suited to anxious drivers. £38/hour for beginner and refresher...



Atlas Driving School
Higher-than-average pass rates backed by consistently positive reviews praising calm, patient instruction and clear communication. Manual lessons from £38/hour or automatic from £39/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £370 (manual) or £380 (automatic) , both saving £10. Pass Plus and motorway courses also available for newly qualified drivers.Higher-than-average pass rates backed by consistently positive reviews praising calm, patient instruction and clear communication. Manual lessons from £38/hour...

LDC Driving School - Lorraine Santer
Part of the LDC network using the LD System teaching method, with courses ranging from hourly lessons at £39 to intensive one-week programmes at £1,582. The Semi-Intensive Course (30 hours, £1,432) is highlighted as the most popular and successful format, combining quick progression with a comfortable pace. Block bookings of 10 hours save £10, and all courses include access to the LDC learning hub and apps.Part of the LDC network using the LD System teaching method, with courses ranging from hourly lessons at £39 to intensive one-week programmes at £1,582. The...

Automatic Driving School
Nearly 20 years of automatic driving instruction with personalised video feedback from every lesson, review tricky junctions and roundabouts outside lesson time using in-car dash cam clips. £45–£50 per hour with prepaid block discounts, plus intensive courses available for learners short on time. Test-focused training covers local routes, sat nav driving, and independent driving to prepare you fully for the UK test.Nearly 20 years of automatic driving instruction with personalised video feedback from every lesson, review tricky junctions and roundabouts outside lesson time...

Right Turn Driving School
Independent instructor with 15+ years' experience teaching nervous learners in a calm, patient approach designed to build confidence. £31/hour or £270 for a 10-hour introductory block deal on manual lessons.Independent instructor with 15+ years' experience teaching nervous learners in a calm, patient approach designed to build confidence. £31/hour or £270 for a...

AA Instructor Tony Mortimer


Lighthouse Driving School
Award-winning school focused on building safe, competent drivers rather than just test passes. £40–£42 per hour depending on transmission, or 10-hour blocks at £390–£410 with additional bulk discounts available through individual instructors. Lessons are tailored to your learning style with planned feedback between sessions.Award-winning school focused on building safe, competent drivers rather than just test passes. £40–£42 per hour depending on transmission, or 10-hour blocks at...
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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 |