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 lessons in Burnley

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Easy Going

Easy Going

5(132)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Speaks Polish
Venice St, Burnley BB11 4BAView school
DSM School Of Motoring

DSM School Of Motoring

5(93)
From £32/hr10hrs for £340

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
14, Burnley BB10 2LLView school
Driving Instructor Burnley

Driving Instructor Burnley

5(21)98% pass rate
From £35/hr45hrs for £2140

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Haslam Ct, Burnley BB10 1JRView school
Terry Driving School

Terry Driving School

5(2)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

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.

ManualIntensive
18 Piccadilly Rd, Burnley BB11 4QFView school
Fast Learnerz

Fast Learnerz

4.9(33)
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
61 Windermere Ave, Burnley BB10 2ABView school
Afzal Driving Schools

Afzal Driving Schools

3.8(33)
From £30/hr10hrs for £300

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.

ManualIntensive
80 Gordon St, Burnley BB12 0AXView school
Drive-Point

Drive-Point

5(3)
10hrs for £340

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.

Manual
11 Oxford Cl, Padiham, Burnley BB12 7DBView school
Aquarius Driving & Towing School

Aquarius Driving & Towing School

4.8(57)

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.

Manual
Townley Hall, Burnley BB11 3RQView school
Drive-smart

Drive-smart

5(59)
Manual
Northbridge House, Burnley BB10 1PDView school
Yvonne Lewis School Of Motoring

Yvonne Lewis School Of Motoring

5(1)
Manual
Padiham Rd, Burnley BB12 6TAView school

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Female ADI

Valerie Anne Mack

Female ADI

Sonia Anne Slimmon

Female ADI

Haseeb Aslam Dar

Mirza Baig

Walid B. B. Bouthelja

Daniel Benbow

Humeira Bibi

Female ADI

Jamila Bibi

Female ADI

Alexander Bishara

Alan Craig Bailey

Lewis Daniel Reeve

Garry David Stein

Mcauley Goodwill

Angela Harrison

Female ADI

David Hartley

Umer Hussain

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%.

52%

Nelson

5,955 tests taken · 20 week wait
Women47.2%
Men56.2%
Automatic49.4%
47%

Blackburn with Darwen

12,205 tests taken · 9 week wait
Women44.6%
Men48.2%
Automatic45.7%

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