Driving Lessons in Burnley
Burnley has 10 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with lesson prices from £30 to £40 per hour (averaging £35). The schools achieve an excellent 4.9-star average rating, and six offer intensive courses. Three schools provide automatic driving lessons, one has female driving instructors, and there are 9 independent female driving instructors in the area. Nearby test centres include Nelson at 51.7% and Blackburn with Darwen at 46.6%.
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- driving schools
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Top driving schools in Burnley by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Afzal Driving Schools
Cheapest manual driving school in Burnley.
Easy Going
Highest-rated manual driving school in Burnley.
Easy Going
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Burnley.
Driving Instructor Burnley
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Burnley.
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Easy Going
Polish instructor offering learner driving lessons across Lancashire with flexible scheduling: weekday, evening, and weekend courses plus intensive options. Manual lessons from £40/hour (£39/h for 10-hour blocks, £38/h for 20 hours); automatic from £45/hour with similar bulk discounts. Experienced in preparing students for the practical test with a calm, professional approach.
DSM School Of Motoring
500+ passes to date with all instructors Grade A qualified. Intensive courses from £340 for 10 hours, with theory and practical test booking included; flexible payment options include 30-day payment plans and 3-installment splits. Home pickups across most of Great Britain, plus student discounts available.
Driving Instructor Burnley
A 98% first-time pass rate school with a local instructor specialising in nervous drivers and learners seeking real-world road practice on actual test routes. Automatic driving lessons at £35/hour or £70 for 2 hours, with intensive courses available at £2,140 for 45 hours. Friendly, patient teaching tailored to individual learning styles, with no hidden charges.
Terry Driving School
Solo instructor Terry delivers one-to-one lessons in a modern Ford Puma, tailoring each session to your pace and learning style in a calm, confidence-building environment. £35 per hour or £330 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £68. Intensive courses available to help you pass in around 2 weeks.
Fast Learnerz
Independent instructor with 10+ years' experience and a track record of first-time passes. £37/hour or £360 for 10 lessons, with intensive courses from £1,395 (theory optional) and Pass Plus courses at £210. Flexible scheduling around work and college, with semi-intensive options spread over 2-10 weeks for learners who prefer a less demanding pace.
Afzal Driving Schools
Established for over 8 years with an excellent pass rate, this school offers flexible lesson lengths from 1 hour (£30) to 2 hours (£55), plus substantial block discounts at £300 for 10 hours or £580 for 20 hours. Door-to-door service, theory test booking, motorway lessons, and mock assessments are all included, with student and NHS staff discounts available.
Drive-Point
Instructor since 2011 with a reputation for calm, confident teaching that builds safe drivers for life, not just test passes. Two-hour lessons at £70, or save with prepaid blocks: £340 for 10 hours or £660 for 20 hours. Testimonials highlight Alex's detailed lesson logs, thorough approach to technique, and ability to help nervous learners relax and gain confidence.
Aquarius Driving & Towing School
IAM Advanced Motorist instructor offering learner, advanced, motorway, and refresher lessons across the North West. The proprietor combines fleet driver training expertise with specialist B+E car and trailer instruction, bringing professional-level experience to standard driving tuition.
Fakhar Abbas
Muhammad Abdul Hamid
Mohammed Afzal
Lubna Ali
Valerie Anne Mack
Sonia Anne Slimmon
Haseeb Aslam Dar
Mirza Baig
Walid B. B. Bouthelja
Daniel Benbow
Humeira Bibi
Jamila Bibi
Alexander Bishara
Alan Craig Bailey
Lewis Daniel Reeve
Garry David Stein
Mcauley Goodwill
Angela Harrison
David Hartley
Umer Hussain
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Intensive courses in Burnley
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6 Burnley schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Burnley Test Centres and Pass Rates
The Burnley area saw 18,160 tests between 2025 and 2026 across 2 centres. Nelson achieved a 51.7% pass rate where men passed at 56.2% compared to 47.2% for women, while Blackburn with Darwen recorded 46.6%. The roads around Nelson include the steep valley approaches typical of Pennine mill towns, with narrow residential streets and tight bends. Automatic tests at Nelson had a 49.4% pass rate. If you want to test sooner, Blackburn offers a 9 week wait versus 20 weeks at Nelson, though the pass rate is lower at 46.6% with women at 44.6% and men at 48.2%.
Nelson
5,955 tests taken · 20 week waitBlackburn with Darwen
12,205 tests taken · 9 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | 47.2% | 56.2% | 49.4% | 51.7% | 5,955 | 20 weeks |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 44.6% | 48.2% | 45.7% | 46.6% | 12,205 | 9 weeks |