Driving Lessons in Kent
From £23/hr·Average £39/hr
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Driving Schools in Kent
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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...

Green light go
A team of experienced female driving instructors specialising in quick test passes, many students pass within a couple of months. £40/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with 2-hour lessons at £78 and automatic block deals up to 40 hours (£1,480). Pre-test lessons and theory preparation available.A team of experienced female driving instructors specialising in quick test passes, many students pass within a couple of months. £40/hour or £380 for 10 hours,...

Topclass Driving School
Topclass Driving School backs its teaching with a 100% money-back guarantee on beginner packages, 90% of new pupils take the 10-hour "Try Us & See Deal" at £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), saving £60 compared to standard hourly rates of £36–£38. Intensive courses from £680–£1440 cover 20–40 hours, structured to suit absolute beginners through experienced drivers needing test preparation. With flexible lesson lengths (1–2 hours), Pass Plus courses, and motorway tuition also available, there's a package for every learning pace and budget.Topclass Driving School backs its teaching with a 100% money-back guarantee on beginner packages, 90% of new pupils take the 10-hour "Try Us & See Deal" at £300...

Speedi Driving School
Competitive pricing at £31/hour for manual and £35/hour for automatic lessons, with Somali and Swahili-speaking female instructors available to remove language barriers. Test car hire costs £130 (including 1-hour pre-test lesson, insurance, and transport), and Pass Plus courses are available at £230. Operating for over 20 years, they offer theory and practical training with flexible scheduling across North West and South East London.Competitive pricing at £31/hour for manual and £35/hour for automatic lessons, with Somali and Swahili-speaking female instructors available to remove language...

Redy2Drive Driving School
£43/hour for 2-hour automatic lessons, or £41/hour with 10-hour block deals at £410. The school's standout feature is being the first and only driving school in the area offering electric vehicle lessons, a greener alternative for environmentally conscious learners. Backed by a 100% money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with the service or tuition quality.£43/hour for 2-hour automatic lessons, or £41/hour with 10-hour block deals at £410. The school's standout feature is being the first and only driving school in...

Topclass Driving School
90% of new pupils choose the 10-hour beginner package at £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), a £60 saving with a 100% money-back guarantee. Standard rates are £36/hour (manual) or £38/hour (automatic), with 2-hour lessons at £72 (manual) or £76 (automatic). Intensive courses from £680–£1,440 depending on hours and experience level, plus Pass Plus and motorway courses available.90% of new pupils choose the 10-hour beginner package at £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), a £60 saving with a 100% money-back guarantee. Standard rates are...

Kinetic Driving School
Manual and automatic lessons across the South East with 4.5/5 reviews on Yell and Trustpilot. £37/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic, with block deals saving up to £40, book 10 hours for £340 (manual) or £370 (automatic). Intensive courses from £802 (20 hours, manual) include test fees, plus free 24-hour online theory training and motorway lessons at £45/hour.Manual and automatic lessons across the South East with 4.5/5 reviews on Yell and Trustpilot. £37/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic, with block deals...

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...

Panache Driving School
Single-instructor school offering flexible lesson lengths at £38/hour, with a 10-hour block deal at £365 and test day car usage for £85. Mark provides one, 1.5, and two-hour lessons in a Vauxhall Corsa, with intensive courses available on request.Single-instructor school offering flexible lesson lengths at £38/hour, with a 10-hour block deal at £365 and test day car usage for £85. Mark provides one, 1.5,...

Beacon Driver Training
Family-run school with over 20 years' experience, staffed entirely by Grade A instructors across multiple generations. £37/hour or £360 for 10 lessons, with 2-hour sessions at £74 and 3-hour blocks at £111. Pass Plus courses (6 hours, £270) can help reduce insurance premiums.Family-run school with over 20 years' experience, staffed entirely by Grade A instructors across multiple generations. £37/hour or £360 for 10 lessons, with...

Topclass Driving School
Beginner-focused school with a confidence-building "Try Us & See" guarantee: 10 hours of structured tuition for £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), or start with just 6 hours for £186/£198, both backed by 100% money-back promises if unsatisfied. Pay-as-you-go lessons from £36/hour (manual) or £38/hour (automatic), with intensive courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours for those wanting to fast-track their licence within 1–6 weeks.Beginner-focused school with a confidence-building "Try Us & See" guarantee: 10 hours of structured tuition for £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), or start with...

Park Me Driving School
£40/hour for manual lessons with block booking discounts available, plus test day car hire at £140 including a one-hour pre-test lesson. Grade A instructor with 25+ years of professional driving experience including 15 years as a central London courier and DHL driving assessor. Free online theory and hazard perception training included, with semi-intensive (21 hours over 5 days) and ultra-intensive (36 hours over 10 days) courses available for complete beginners.£40/hour for manual lessons with block booking discounts available, plus test day car hire at £140 including a one-hour pre-test lesson. Grade A instructor with...

Peter Glenn School of Motoring.
Solo instructor with extensive educational resources, including a dedicated driving encyclopedia covering everything from cockpit drill to hazard perception. Standard lessons at £30/hour in the Folkestone area, with pre-test packages from £60 for 1 hour of tuition plus test day. Free theory and hazard perception training included.Solo instructor with extensive educational resources, including a dedicated driving encyclopedia covering everything from cockpit drill to hazard perception....

Revolution Driving School
Known for working with nervous learners, this Grade 6 instructor brings experience from the UK's leading instructor training organisation. £45/hour or £410 for 10 hours prepaid, with test car use available for £140 including pick-up, pre-test lesson, and drop-off.Known for working with nervous learners, this Grade 6 instructor brings experience from the UK's leading instructor training organisation. £45/hour or £410 for...

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...

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...

Maidstone School Of Motoring
Established in 1990 and now part of Kent Intensive Driving School, this operation specialises in intensive driving courses across Maidstone and Medway with instructors who know local test routes inside out. Courses range from 10 to 40 hours at £40/hour (manual) or £42/hour (automatic) when booked individually, with block deals starting at £400 for 10 hours. An assessment lesson (£35) helps determine exactly how many hours you'll need before committing to a full course.Established in 1990 and now part of Kent Intensive Driving School, this operation specialises in intensive driving courses across Maidstone and Medway with...

Danny's school of motoring
Operating since 1999 with over two decades of driver training experience. Lessons at £36/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block booking, with a friendly, patient approach to learner instruction.Operating since 1999 with over two decades of driver training experience. Lessons at £36/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block booking, with a friendly, patient...

SmartDrive
ROSPA-trained instructors focus on teaching students to handle pressure situations, making test day easier through their 'Smart Driver' ethos. Lessons from £37/hour with intensive courses available from £850, plus mock tests with a different instructor to build confidence. All instructors are fully qualified with no trainees, and you'll practice your local test area to boost familiarity.ROSPA-trained instructors focus on teaching students to handle pressure situations, making test day easier through their 'Smart Driver' ethos. Lessons from...

Steve Leonard - Oaks Driving School
A coaching-focused approach sets this school apart, the instructor acts as a mentor rather than a traditional instructor, tailoring lessons to be as relaxed or intense as you need. £49/hour or block deals from £460 (10 hours) to £1,400 (30-hour intensive course with test booking included), plus motorway and refresher lessons available.A coaching-focused approach sets this school apart, the instructor acts as a mentor rather than a traditional instructor, tailoring lessons to be as relaxed or...
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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 |