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

Graham Baker ADI
Independent instructor known for a calm, patient teaching style that quickly puts nervous learners at ease. £35/hour for 2-hour lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour block (5 × 2-hour sessions). Includes theory test preparation, hazard perception coaching, and post-test tuition.Independent instructor known for a calm, patient teaching style that quickly puts nervous learners at ease. £35/hour for 2-hour lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour...

Hill Start Driving School
Founded in 2012 by Vanessa Hill, this school combines over a decade of experience with a Grade A instructor rating and a patient, safety-focused approach. Two experienced instructors, Vanessa and Jennifer, deliver one-to-one lessons tailored to individual needs, with intensive courses, refresher training, and evening/weekend availability at no extra cost.Founded in 2012 by Vanessa Hill, this school combines over a decade of experience with a Grade A instructor rating and a patient, safety-focused approach. Two...

B Smart B Safe School of Motoring
Known for working with nervous and anxious learners, Peter Atkins brings 20 years of experience as a DVSA-approved instructor plus advanced qualifications including Diamond Advanced Motorist Elite status. Lessons in a brand-new automatic KIA Picanto start at £78/hour, with block deals from £380 for 10 hours, ideal if you need flexible scheduling and a calm, patient teaching approach backed by strong student testimonials.Known for working with nervous and anxious learners, Peter Atkins brings 20 years of experience as a DVSA-approved instructor plus advanced qualifications...

Alpine School of Motoring
Established in 2001 by Andy Hollands, who brings 25+ years of patient, friendly instruction tailored to your pace. Lessons start at just £36/hour, with a beginner's package at £124 for four hours (two 2-hour sessions) and block booking discounts available. Motorway training and Pass Plus courses help build confidence beyond the test, plus free access to Driver Active online learning between lessons.Established in 2001 by Andy Hollands, who brings 25+ years of patient, friendly instruction tailored to your pace. Lessons start at just £36/hour, with a...


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Ambition Driving Academy
Pass With Marcel
23 years' experience with over 800 successful pupils. 1-hour 30-minute lessons at £60, or £400 for a 10-hour block. Pass Plus courses and hazard perception tuition also available.23 years' experience with over 800 successful pupils. 1-hour 30-minute lessons at £60, or £400 for a 10-hour block. Pass Plus courses and hazard perception...

Mirror Driving Academy, Sittingbourne
Instructors with 7 years of teaching experience deliver lessons tailored to your learning style and pace, with special discounts available on block bookings. Pass Plus courses are also on offer for drivers looking to build confidence in challenging conditions. Both manual and automatic lessons available across Sittingbourne, Swale, Medway, and Maidstone.Instructors with 7 years of teaching experience deliver lessons tailored to your learning style and pace, with special discounts available on block bookings....

Sandwich Driving School

Avanti Driving School
Instructors trained in Diane Hall's Test Nerves course, with particular experience supporting learners with ADHD, anxiety, and test nerves. 1.5-hour lessons strike a balance between depth and focus, and Pass Plus courses are also available.Instructors trained in Diane Hall's Test Nerves course, with particular experience supporting learners with ADHD, anxiety, and test nerves. 1.5-hour lessons...

AA Instructor Gary Howard Parker

a2b Driving School
Very high first-time pass rate with patient instruction and competitive pricing at £33/hour or £320 for 10 lessons. Two-hour lessons available at £66, plus semi-intensive courses designed to get you test-ready within a month. Free door-to-door pickup and student discounts on block bookings make this a practical choice for learners across all confidence levels.Very high first-time pass rate with patient instruction and competitive pricing at £33/hour or £320 for 10 lessons. Two-hour lessons available at £66, plus...

Garland Driving School / Theory Test Tuition
AXLR8 School of Motoring
Police Advanced Driver with 21 years' experience and ROSPA Gold certification, offering 1.5 or 2-hour personalized lessons tailored to your pace. Motorway training and Pass Plus courses available, with instruction across Kent and East London.Police Advanced Driver with 21 years' experience and ROSPA Gold certification, offering 1.5 or 2-hour personalized lessons tailored to your pace. Motorway...

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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 |