Driving Lessons in Leicestershire

£36
average price
69
driving schools
114
independent instructors
10
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Leicestershire

Showing 120 of 69
Driving Innovation

Driving Innovation

5(409)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Operating for over 35 years with a 5-star Google rating (150 reviews), this school specialises in both nervous and confident learners seeking structured progression. Manual lessons start at £35/hour or £330 for 10 hours; automatic at £36/hour or £340 for 10 hours, with 20 and 30-hour block deals also available. Intensive courses run over 5, 7, 10 or 14 days, and recent reviews highlight exceptional customer service and patient, empathetic instruction.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
119 Brabazon Rd, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5HHView school
Acceler8 Driving School

Acceler8 Driving School

5(404)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Perfect for learners seeking structured, methodical instruction with proven results. Sajid's approach focuses on thorough test route preparation and breaking down tricky manoeuvres like parallel parking into manageable steps, with many students passing first time. At £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block, lessons include in-car video feedback to track your progress.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
9 Plymouth Dr, Leicester LE5 5NNView school
DDS Driving School

DDS Driving School

5(326)
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

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 or automatic), with a 20-hour package at £700, and intensive courses available for those aiming to pass within two weeks.

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

Smiles Driving School

5(169)
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

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 Saturdays, with 10-hour blocks at £400 and £440 respectively. Intensive courses available from £750 for 3 days or £1,500 for 5 days, designed for learners ready to progress quickly.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
2-4 Main St, Markfield LE67 9UUView school
No Klutch Driving Academy

No Klutch Driving Academy

5(141)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

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 block booking, or £100 for test day tuition including an hour's instruction. Personalized lessons tailored to your skill level and learning pace, with dual-controlled cars and motorway training available.

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

Dave Hall School of Driving

5(108)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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, with Pass Plus courses also available at £300 for the six-hour module.

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

Richard Harper Driving Tuition

5(67)
From £40/hr

£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, known for getting learners behind the wheel from lesson one rather than sitting by the roadside. Motorway lessons available from £90 for 2 hours, plus Pass Plus courses at £250.

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

UDrive With Vik

5(59)
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

A highly graded instructor since 2010 with Level 5 qualifications from BSM, Vik brings patience, humour, and multilingual support (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu) to every lesson. At £42/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, lessons are structured around your individual learning style, with free theory software, reflective logbooks, and progress tracking included. Test day car hire available for £130.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Speaks Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu
21 Holmestead Cl, Costock, Loughborough LE12 6XPView school
Drive Buddi

Drive Buddi

5(33)
From £22/hr10hrs for £200Save £20

Leicester's number one intensive course specialist, with named packages like 'Problem-Fixer' (16 hours, £752 manual) and 'Bootcamp' (30 hours, £1137 manual) designed for learners at different experience levels. Standard lessons start from £22/hour with 10-hour blocks at £200, plus Pass Plus courses available. Most students pass with little to no minor faults, and every intensive package includes test car use and 24/7 support.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
13 Old Way, Hathern, Loughborough LE12 5HNView school
Local Driving Academy

Local Driving Academy

5(20)
From £35/hr10hrs for £335Save £15

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 lessons are £40/hour or £380 for 10 hours; book 30+ hours and get free motorway tuition. Student and NHS discounts apply across all packages, plus Pass Plus courses available at £300 with a 10% discount if you pass with them.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
120 Valley Rd, Loughborough LE11 3QAView school
Laura's Learners Driving School

Laura's Learners Driving School

5(16)
From £40/hr

Instructor with specialist training in driving test nerves and anxiety, drawing on experience running a theatre school where she built young people's confidence. Lessons at £40 per hour (1.5-hour or 2-hour options), with motorway driving available. Currently has a waiting list but offers mock tests and flexible pacing to suit different learning abilities.

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

Bob Smith School of Motoring

5(9)
From £37/hr

Specialists in automatic driving lessons and eco-safe driving with 25+ years of instruction experience. £37/hour for both manual and automatic lessons, with pick-up and drop-off available. Nervous drivers particularly welcome, backed by patient, flexible teaching that's earned praise for never letting students give up.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
65 Seaton Rd, Wigston LE18 2BZView school
Road Map Signs Driving School

Road Map Signs Driving School

5(8)95% pass rate
From £30/hr10hrs for £280Save £20

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, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati) and free pick-up and drop-off included. Test car available for your driving day at £90.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati
30 Tolcarne Rd, Leicester LE5 1JBView school
ABC Driver Training

ABC Driver Training

5(3)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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 student rates at £38/hour. Pass Plus courses, motorway driving, and refresher lessons for full licence holders also available.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
5 Coniston Cres, Loughborough LE11 3RQView school
SteerIt

SteerIt

5(2)
From £35/hr10hrs for £290Save £60

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 block (saving £60), with extended 1.5 and 2-hour options available. Student discounts apply, and recent reviews highlight patient instruction and quick progress, with one learner passing in just 3 months after switching instructors.

ManualIntensive
Road, 310, Leicester LE7 7GTView school
Trevor Duncan Driving School

Trevor Duncan Driving School

5(2)
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

Known for building confidence in nervous learners, Trevor offers structured lessons tailored to individual needs with a patient, encouraging approach backed by 265 five-star reviews. Standard rates from £38/hour with substantial block discounts (10 hours weekday £370, 20 hours £735), plus 2-day and 5-day intensive courses from £880. Test car hire available at £76, and Pass Plus courses also on offer.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Elms Grove, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough LE12 8SLView school
Mark McKeon Driver Training

Mark McKeon Driver Training

5(1)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

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 hour at £40/hour, or £390 for a 10-hour block. Calm, patient teaching style focused on safe driving for life, with a well-equipped Renault Clio featuring dual controls, sat-nav, and height-adjustable seats.

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

Y.M Driving Academy

4.9(1241)
From £30/hr10hrs for £290Save £10

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 included, plus test day car hire available at £100 for 2 hours.

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

Dr1ve School

4.9(209)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

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 block at £330; students get £33/hour rates. Test day car hire costs £125, and Pass Plus courses are available at £250 for 6 hours.

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

Trevor Duncan Driving School

4.9(114)
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

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 through patient, structured tuition. Standard lessons at £38/hour with substantial block discounts (10 hours weekday £370, 20 hours £735), plus 2-day and 5-day intensive courses from £880 to £2000. Test car hire available at £76, and Pass Plus courses also offered.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Damson Dr, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough LE12 8YQView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Leicestershire?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£38
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
Under £30
1
£30–35
5
£35–40
14
£40–45
8

Based on prices from 28 driving schools in Leicestershire.

Intensive courses in Leicestershire

Want to pass fast?

31 Leicestershire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Leicestershire Test Centres and Pass Rates

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