Driving Lessons in Leicestershire

From £22/hr·Average £36/hr

Leicestershire's Top Picks

Best Value

Drive Buddi

Cheapest manual driving school in Leicestershire.

5.0(33 reviews)
£22/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Y.M Driving Academy

The highest-rated manual driving school in Leicestershire, and the top-rated with female instructors.

4.9(1241 reviews)
£30/hr
Best Automatic

Y.M Driving Academy

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Leicestershire.

4.9(1241 reviews)
£30/hr

Driving Schools in Leicestershire

69 schools

Driving Innovation

Driving Innovation

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0(409)

Operating for over 35 years with a 5-star Google rating (150 reviews), this school specialises in both nervous and confident learners seeking structured...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
119 Brabazon Rd, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5HH
Acceler8 Driving School

Acceler8 Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0(404)

Perfect for learners seeking structured, methodical instruction with proven results. Sajid's approach focuses on thorough test route preparation and breaking...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
9 Plymouth Dr, Leicester LE5 5NN
DDS Driving School

DDS Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £350
5.0(326)

DDS Driving School has helped over 500 learners pass their test with a focus on personalised, supportive tuition. Block deals start at £350 for 10 hours (manual...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
128 Braunstone Ave, Leicester LE3 1LE
Smiles Driving School

Smiles Driving School

From £42/hr·10hrs for £400Save 5%
5.0(169)

Money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with any lesson, plus fixed rates locked in until you pass your test. £42/hour Monday–Thursday (8am–5pm) or £45 on...

ManualIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
2-4 Main St, Markfield LE67 9UU
No Klutch Driving Academy

No Klutch Driving Academy

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0(141)

Instructors with 15+ years of experience specializing in automatic driving lessons at budget-friendly rates. £35/hour for single lessons, £330 for a 10-hour...

AutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
162 Wintersdale Rd, Leicester LE5 2GN
Dave Hall School of Driving

Dave Hall School of Driving

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(108)

Grade A instructor with a Police Advanced Driver background and 17 years' experience running this independent school. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-lesson package,...

Manual
14 Park Rd, Sileby, Loughborough LE12 7TJ
Richard Harper Driving Tuition

Richard Harper Driving Tuition

From £40/hr
5.0(67)

£40/hour with a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied after any lesson. Grade A instructor with a first-time pass rate well above the local average,...

ManualTest car available
22 Raymond Ave, Loughborough LE11 5YW
UDrive With Vik

UDrive With Vik

From £42/hr·10hrs for £400Save 5%
5.0(59)

A highly graded instructor since 2010 with Level 5 qualifications from BSM, Vik brings patience, humour, and multilingual support (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu) to...

ManualIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu
21 Holmestead Cl, Costock, Loughborough LE12 6XP
Drive Buddi

Drive Buddi

From £22/hr·10hrs for £200Save 9%
5.0(33)

Leicester's number one intensive course specialist, with named packages like 'Problem-Fixer' (16 hours, £752 manual) and 'Bootcamp' (30 hours, £1137 manual)...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
13 Old Way, Hathern, Loughborough LE12 5HN
Local Driving Academy

Local Driving Academy

From £35/hr·10hrs for £335Save 4%
5.0(20)

Local Driving Academy helps learners pass in 30 hours or less, well below the UK average. Manual lessons start at £35/hour or £335 for 10 hours, while automatic...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
120 Valley Rd, Loughborough LE11 3QA
Laura's Learners Driving School

Laura's Learners Driving School

From £40/hr
5.0(16)

Instructor with specialist training in driving test nerves and anxiety, drawing on experience running a theatre school where she built young people's...

ManualFemale Instructors
Mill Hill Leys, Wymeswold, Loughborough LE12 6UU
Bob Smith School of Motoring

Bob Smith School of Motoring

From £37/hr
5.0(9)

Specialists in automatic driving lessons and eco-safe driving with 25+ years of instruction experience. £37/hour for both manual and automatic lessons, with...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
65 Seaton Rd, Wigston LE18 2BZ
Road Map Signs Driving School

Road Map Signs Driving School

From £30/hr·10hrs for £280Save 7%
5.0(8)·95% pass rate

95% first-time pass rate with lessons from just £30/hour, or £280 for a 10-hour block. Specialises in automatic vehicles with multilingual instructors (English,...

AutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati
30 Tolcarne Rd, Leicester LE5 1JB
ABC Driver Training

ABC Driver Training

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(3)

Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience offering patient, friendly tuition in automatic and manual lessons. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
5 Coniston Cres, Loughborough LE11 3RQ
SteerIt

SteerIt

From £35/hr·10hrs for £290Save 17%
5.0(2)

Loyalty rewards set this school apart: get your 5th and 10th hours free when you take regular lessons and claim a loyalty card. £35/hour or £290 for a 10-hour...

ManualIntensive
Road, 310, Leicester LE7 7GT
Trevor Duncan Driving School

Trevor Duncan Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £370Save 3%
5.0(2)

Known for building confidence in nervous learners, Trevor offers structured lessons tailored to individual needs with a patient, encouraging approach backed by...

ManualIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Elms Grove, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough LE12 8SL
Mark McKeon Driver Training

Mark McKeon Driver Training

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
5.0(1)

Grade 5 instructor with ROSPA Gold Award and Diamond Advanced Motorist credentials, teaching since 2000. Lessons are strictly one-to-one and always run the full...

ManualIntensive
Alan Moss Rd, Loughborough LE11 5LX
Y.M Driving Academy

Y.M Driving Academy

From £30/hr·10hrs for £290Save 3%
4.9(1241)

Multi-award winning school with competitive pricing from £30/hour, or £290 for a 10-hour block and £560 for 20 hours. Free pick-up and drop-off service...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
96 Wintersdale Rd, Leicester LE5 2GL
Dr1ve School

Dr1ve School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
4.9(209)

Specialising in intensive driving courses with many pupils passing first time within 10 days. £35 per hour for 2-hour lessons, or £33 per hour with a 10-hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
3rd Floor, St Georges House, 6 St Georges Way, Leicester LE1 1QZ
Trevor Duncan Driving School

Trevor Duncan Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £370Save 3%
4.9(114)

Ranked 59th out of 1,060 UK driving instructors with 265 five-star reviews on FreeIndex, Trevor Duncan specializes in building confidence for nervous learners...

ManualIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Damson Dr, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough LE12 8YQ

Block Booking Deals in Leicestershire

40 schools offer block deals - book in bulk and save.

Best deal - save 9%

Drive Buddi

10hrs for £200

£20.00/hr

Save 9%

AC Driving Academy

10hrs for £290

£29.00/hr

Save 7%

Road Map Signs Driving School

10hrs for £280

£28.00/hr

Save 3%

Leap Driving School

10hrs for £290

£29.00/hr

Save 3%

Y.M Driving Academy

10hrs for £290

£29.00/hr

Go Automatic Driving School

10hrs for £250

£25.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Leicestershire

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£35/hr
31 schools5.0best rated

Leicestershire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 10 nearby test centres

68,763 tests were conducted across Leicestershire's eight centres from 2024 to 2025, with rural Melton Mowbray excelling at 63.9% while inner-city Leicester (Cannock Street) struggles at 37.7%. The county's test routes range from quiet market town streets to challenging city approaches involving the busy A47, A6, and complex roundabout systems around Leicester's outskirts. Women achieved 47.2% compared to men at 47.6%, and automatic pass rates reached 42.4%.

64%

Melton Mowbray

2,486 tests taken
Women62.3%
Men65.3%
Automatic53.2%
53%

Nuneaton

6,634 tests taken
Women51.9%
Men53.0%
Automatic46.5%
51%

Derby (Alvaston)

9,260 tests taken
Women49.6%
Men52.7%
Automatic46.5%
48%

Hinckley

3,465 tests taken
Women49.1%
Men47.6%
Automatic43.1%
46%

Nottingham (Colwick)

11,849 tests taken
Women45.8%
Men45.3%
Automatic41.6%
44%

Leicester (Wigston)

16,361 tests taken
Women43.2%
Men44.4%
Automatic40.2%
44%

Nottingham (Chilwell)

10,561 tests taken
Women42.9%
Men44.7%
Automatic38.7%
44%

Loughborough

5,769 tests taken
Women43.2%
Men44.1%
Automatic33.6%
42%

Coventry

9,102 tests taken
Women40.5%
Men43.6%
Automatic37.6%
38%

Leicester (Cannock Street)

11,638 tests taken
Women34.7%
Men39.8%
Automatic34.2%

Areas in Leicestershire