Driving Lessons in Kent
From £23/hr·Average £39/hr
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Driving Schools in Kent
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Jimbo's Driving School
An independent driving school in Thanet with a perfect 100% recommendation rating across 36 reviews. No specific pricing or lesson details are listed on the Facebook page, so contact directly for rates and availability.An independent driving school in Thanet with a perfect 100% recommendation rating across 36 reviews. No specific pricing or lesson details are listed on the...

Gold's School of Motoring
Bruce Gold brings 30 years of teaching experience and a track record of consistently higher first-time pass rates. Single lessons are 50 minutes at £38 (Mon–Fri 9am–4pm) or £39 (5pm–9pm), with an 11-lesson block deal at £380 or £390 depending on time, effectively getting one free lesson. Beyond test preparation, Gold emphasises safe driving for life through two-way question-and-answer techniques that build understanding and confidence at your own pace.Bruce Gold brings 30 years of teaching experience and a track record of consistently higher first-time pass rates. Single lessons are 50 minutes at £38 (Mon–Fri...

Birchington School Of Motoring
All lessons are recorded on in-car video for your safety and peace of mind, and you'll learn in a dual-controlled, air-conditioned car. Structured lessons are tailored to each learner's pace, with experience across various road types to build confidence for test day and beyond. Intensive and semi-intensive courses available, plus a free DVD of your driving test.All lessons are recorded on in-car video for your safety and peace of mind, and you'll learn in a dual-controlled, air-conditioned car. Structured lessons are...

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...

Martin Cook
17 years' experience with the AA, working with learners from age 17 to 94 and known for building confidence in nervous drivers. Intensive courses and Pass Plus tuition available, plus the option to use your own vehicle for lessons at a reduced rate once standards allow.17 years' experience with the AA, working with learners from age 17 to 94 and known for building confidence in nervous drivers. Intensive courses and Pass Plus...
PW Driving School
Grade A instructor with 77 five-star reviews on FreeIndex, including multiple first-time passes and students passing with just one minor. New learners get a standout deal: book 5 two-hour lessons at regular price and receive an extra 6 hours for £90, plus online booking discounts available.Grade A instructor with 77 five-star reviews on FreeIndex, including multiple first-time passes and students passing with just one minor. New learners get a...

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...

Tony L's Driving School
An Approved Driving Instructor who is also a DVSA-registered Fleet Driver Trainer and Driving Instructor Trainer, bringing professional expertise across multiple disciplines. Lessons are delivered in an automatic car, with Pass Plus courses also available for newly qualified drivers.An Approved Driving Instructor who is also a DVSA-registered Fleet Driver Trainer and Driving Instructor Trainer, bringing professional expertise across...

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...

PassMaster Driving Tuition
Known for working with nervous learners, Keith tailors each lesson to your pace and focuses on building confidence alongside test-ready skills. Manual tuition, motorway instruction, and in-car theory training are all included, with mock tests and progress tracking to keep you on course.Known for working with nervous learners, Keith tailors each lesson to your pace and focuses on building confidence alongside test-ready skills. Manual tuition,...

Caroline's Driving School
Norfolk's largest privately owned driving school, helping around 1,000 learners pass their tests annually. Intensive courses available with the option to pass in as little as 5 days, plus theory training, refresher lessons, and winter driving courses. Diverse team of experienced instructors with a Driver Training Centre offering simulators and hazard perception training.Norfolk's largest privately owned driving school, helping around 1,000 learners pass their tests annually. Intensive courses available with the option to pass...

Independence Driving School
Focus on long-term driving skills rather than just test preparation, lessons are tailored to help learners develop confidence and safe habits for life beyond the test. Operating across Canterbury and surrounding areas with friendly, knowledgeable instructors available throughout your course. Competitive pricing on both standard lessons and intensive courses.Focus on long-term driving skills rather than just test preparation, lessons are tailored to help learners develop confidence and safe habits for life beyond...
BSM
Over 100 years of teaching Britain to drive, with a nationwide network of instructors across major UK cities. BSM focuses on getting learners to test standard at their own pace rather than rushing through intensive courses, with many pupils passing in 50 hours or fewer. Personalised lesson plans adapt to individual needs, and intensive driving lessons can be booked in large chunks for quicker progression.Over 100 years of teaching Britain to drive, with a nationwide network of instructors across major UK cities. BSM focuses on getting learners to test standard...

Apex School of Motoring
Operating since 1982, Apex delivers one-to-one lessons without the time-wasting practice of dropping off other pupils mid-session. Door-to-door collection and drop-off are included, along with verbal and written feedback on your progress. Contact them directly for pricing details.Operating since 1982, Apex delivers one-to-one lessons without the time-wasting practice of dropping off other pupils mid-session. Door-to-door collection and...

Michele Melia
Extremely high pass rate with a patient, understanding approach tailored to your learning style. Full courses, taster sessions, top-up lessons, and Pass Plus or Motorway courses all available, with no hidden fees or charges.Extremely high pass rate with a patient, understanding approach tailored to your learning style. Full courses, taster sessions, top-up lessons, and Pass Plus or...

Drivetime
Intensive driving courses starting at £390 for 10 hours, making this an affordable option for learners looking to pass quickly. Trevor offers flexible scheduling across the local area with test car availability.Intensive driving courses starting at £390 for 10 hours, making this an affordable option for learners looking to pass quickly. Trevor offers flexible...

Dbsdrivingtuition
Britain's largest driving school with a nationwide network and decades of experience teaching learner drivers. BSM combines scale with personalized instruction, offering flexible lesson scheduling and test car availability to support you through to test day.Britain's largest driving school with a nationwide network and decades of experience teaching learner drivers. BSM combines scale with personalized instruction,...

Automatic driving school lesson in rochester
Established in 2001, AXLR8 brings 21 years of driving instruction experience backed by Police Advanced Driver Certification and ROSPA Gold accreditation. Lessons are tailored to your pace with 1.5 or 2-hour options, covering motorway driving and Pass Plus courses alongside standard tuition.Established in 2001, AXLR8 brings 21 years of driving instruction experience backed by Police Advanced Driver Certification and ROSPA Gold accreditation....

Learn with Passion Driving School
Over 21,000 pupils passed with this 32-instructor school, backed by 14 years' experience and a 95% recommendation rate. Director Ade, a former university lecturer, brings structured teaching methods to adult learners, with instructors also offering theory test support alongside practical lessons.Over 21,000 pupils passed with this 32-instructor school, backed by 14 years' experience and a 95% recommendation rate. Director Ade, a former university...

1st Pass With Paul
Grade A instructor with a reputation for high pass rates and a calm, patient teaching style. Lessons cover varied areas including Herne Bay, Gillingham and Sheppey to build real-world driving experience, with Pass Plus courses and advanced motorway tuition also available. Pricing details are available on request via the rates document.Grade A instructor with a reputation for high pass rates and a calm, patient teaching style. Lessons cover varied areas including Herne Bay, Gillingham and...
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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 |