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
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Driving Schools in Leicester
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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%.
Hinckley
3,465 tests takenLeicester (Wigston)
16,361 tests takenLoughborough
5,769 tests takenLeicester (Cannock Street)
11,638 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley | 49.1% | 47.6% | 43.1% | 48.3% | 3,465 |
| Leicester (Wigston) | 43.2% | 44.4% | 40.2% | 43.9% | 16,361 |
| Loughborough | 43.2% | 44.1% | 33.6% | 43.7% | 5,769 |
| Leicester (Cannock Street) | 34.7% | 39.8% | 34.2% | 37.7% | 11,638 |