Driving Lessons in Leicester

Leicester stands out for its extensive options, featuring 41 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors with competitive pricing from £30-£40 per hour. The schools achieve excellent 4.9-star ratings, with 20 offering automatic driving lessons and 12 providing female driving instructors. Among the independent driving instructors, 7 are female driving instructors. Test centre performance varies significantly, from Melton Mowbray's impressive 63.9% pass rate to Leicester Cannock Street's challenging 37.7%.

From £30/hr·Average £34/hr

Leicester's Top Picks

Best Value
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Y.M Driving Academy

The cheapest, highest-rated manual driving school in Leicester, 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 Leicester.

4.9(1241 reviews)
£30/hr

Driving Schools in Leicester

41 schools

Unit 10 Driver Training College

Unit 10 Driver Training College

4.9(86)

Leicester-based driving school serving the Midlands with a team focused on safe, efficient driving methods. Manual and automatic lessons available, with...

ManualAutomatic
12 Jacklin Dr, Leicester LE4 7SU
Driving Style

Driving Style

From £35/hr

Specialist in teaching learners with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, asperger's, dyspraxia, and deaf students (BSL certified level 1, 2 & 3). One-to-one lessons at...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
56 Halford St, Leicester LE1 1TQ
CLS Driving School

CLS Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(1)

Established over 12 years ago with a reputation for patience and calm instruction, CLS Driving School boasts a high pass rate and competitively priced lessons...

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
Arnold's Cres, Newbold Verdon, Leicester LE9 9LD
Sama's Driving School

Sama's Driving School

5.0(55)

Leicester's women-only driving school with a track record of excellent first-time pass rates. Students praise the instructor's patience, clear explanations, and...

ManualFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
54 Bridge Rd, Leicester LE5 3LA
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
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
Dude Let's Drive

Dude Let's Drive

4.0

Ash specializes exclusively in automatic driving lessons using modern electric vehicles (Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf), positioning learners ahead of the 2030...

Automatic
2 Huntingdon Rd, Leicester LE4 9GF
Kevin Gaughan ADI

Kevin Gaughan ADI

5.0(2)
Manual
120 Tuffleys Way, Thorpe Astley, Leicester LE3 3UT
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
J21 Driving School

J21 Driving School

10hrs for £340
5.0(24)

Known for exceptional rapport with learners, Bal Briah combines patience with reliable, professional tuition at competitive rates. A 2-hour introductory lesson...

Manual
57 Gavin Cl, Thorpe Astley, Leicester LE3 3UG
Tony Harding Driving School

Tony Harding Driving School

10hrs for £345
5.0(22)

Block bookings at £345 for 10 hours offer guaranteed weekly slots and protection against fuel price increases, with casual 1-hour and 1.5-hour lessons also...

Manual
Station Rd, Elmesthorpe, Leicester LE9 7SG
360 Driving School

360 Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(81)

Known for a guaranteed first-time pass promise backed by a triple guarantee and 2-year licence warranty. Instructor Moin specializes in nervous learners, with...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
21 Fairbourne Rd, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2SL
British Motoring Academy

British Motoring Academy

5.0(199)

Industry experts with over a decade of driver training experience, offering personalized lesson plans matched to your learning style and goals. Bi-lingual...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
Speaks Urdu, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic
31 Hartington Rd, Leicester LE2 0GP
Premier Driving Academy

Premier Driving Academy

From £40/hr·9hrs for £350Save 3%
4.9(81)·85% pass rate

An independent school with 21+ years' experience and an 85% pass rate, significantly above the local average of 41%. Specialising in 2-4 week fast track...

ManualIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
8 Gwencole Ave, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2FG
Road Rizz Driving Academy

Road Rizz Driving Academy

4.9(30)·95% pass rate

Boasting a 95% first-time pass rate, this academy combines patient, professional instruction with modern automatic vehicles and flexible scheduling. Free...

Automatic
24 Barnsdale Rd, Leicester LE4 1AR
Your Driving Academy

Your Driving Academy

4.9(1216)
Manual
38 Colchester Rd, Leicester LE5 2DF
POM driving academy

POM driving academy

5.0(93)
Manual
31 Bloxham Rd, Leicester LE3 9HU
Access Driving Tuition

Access Driving Tuition

4.0(4)
Manual
5 St Helens Dr, Leicester LE4 1TQ
Leap Driving School

Leap Driving School

From £30/hr·10hrs for £290Save 3%
4.6(5)

Grade A instructor known for a calming, relaxed teaching style that puts nervous drivers at ease from day one. Phil Russell emphasises fun and...

Manual
29 Cromwell Rd, Great Glen, Leicester LE8 9GU

Block Booking Deals in Leicester

22 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 17%

SteerIt

10hrs for £290

£29.00/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%

Y.M Driving Academy

10hrs for £290

£29.00/hr

Save 3%

Leap Driving School

10hrs for £290

£29.00/hr

Go Automatic Driving School

10hrs for £250

£25.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Leicester

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£35/hr
17 schools5.0best rated

Leicester Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 4 nearby test centres

Leicester's four centres conducted 37,233 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Hinckley achieving the highest 48.3% pass rate compared to Leicester (Cannock Street)'s challenging 37.7%. The city centre routes involve busy ring roads, complex multi-lane roundabouts, and challenging areas around the university and hospitals where traffic flow can be unpredictable. Men outperformed women at 44.9% versus 42.6%, while automatic learners passed at 38.3%.

48%

Hinckley

3,465 tests taken
Women49.1%
Men47.6%
Automatic43.1%
44%

Leicester (Wigston)

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

Loughborough

5,769 tests taken
Women43.2%
Men44.1%
Automatic33.6%
38%

Leicester (Cannock Street)

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

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