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%.
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Top driving schools in Leicester by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Y.M Driving Academy
Cheapest manual driving school in Leicester.
Y.M Driving Academy
Highest-rated manual driving school in Leicester.
Y.M Driving Academy
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Leicester.
Y.M Driving Academy
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Leicester.
Driving schools and instructors in Leicester
Block booking
Best block deals in Leicester
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £60.
How much do driving lessons cost in Leicester?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 14 driving schools in Leicester.
Intensive courses in Leicester
Want to pass fast?
17 Leicester schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Leicester Test Centres and Pass Rates
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 |