Driving Lessons in Loughborough

With 21 driving schools and 37 independent driving instructors, Loughborough offers substantial choice for learners. Schools here average an excellent 5-star rating, and pricing runs from £22 to £45 per hour with a typical rate of £38. Female driving instructors are available at 3 schools, and there are 10 independent female driving instructors. All 11 schools offering intensive courses and 9 providing automatic driving lessons add flexibility. The local test centre has a 42.3% pass rate, notably lower than Nottingham Chilwell's 49.9%.

£38
average price
21
driving schools
37
independent instructors
3
test centres

Driving lessons in Loughborough

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Drive Buddi

Drive Buddi

Automatic

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
13 Old Way, Hathern, Loughborough LE12 5HNView school
Dave Hall School of Driving

Dave Hall School of Driving

Manual

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.

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

Richard Harper Driving Tuition

Manual

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.

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

UDrive With Vik

Manual

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Speaks Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu
21 Holmestead Cl, Costock, Loughborough LE12 6XPView school
Local Driving Academy

Local Driving Academy

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Laura's Learners Driving School

Manual

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.

Female Instructors
Mill Hill Leys, Wymeswold, Loughborough LE12 6UUView school
Alec Hatwood Automatic Driving Coach

Alec Hatwood Automatic Driving Coach

Automatic

5(13)
From £45/hr50hrs for £1,899.99Save £350

Automatic driving specialist with over 20 years' experience since 2005, known for working with nervous and neurodiverse learners in a patient, calm approach. Two-hour lessons at £89.99 pay-as-you-go, or save significantly with block deals from £259.99 for 3 lessons up to £1,899.99 for 25 lessons. New clients get 50% off their first lesson (£44.99).

Intensive
Loughborough LE11 2LGView school
A6 Driver Training

A6 Driver Training

Manual

5(5)
From £39/hr6hrs for £350

Former secondary school music teacher Paul Lyttle brings a patient, relaxed approach to instruction, with a philosophy that there's only one way to drive, whether you're learning or holding a full licence. £59 for 90-minute lessons or £350 for a 6-lesson block, with test day bookings from £59 including a warm-up drive and use of the school car.

Test car available
34 Woodlands Dr, Loughborough LE11 2DDView school
ABC Driver Training

ABC Driver Training

Manual and automatic

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.

Female Instructors
5 Coniston Cres, Loughborough LE11 3RQView school
Trevor Duncan Driving School

Trevor Duncan Driving School

Manual

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.

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

Mark McKeon Driver Training

Manual

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.

Intensive
Alan Moss Rd, Loughborough LE11 5LXView school
Trevor Duncan Driving School

Trevor Duncan Driving School

Manual

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Damson Dr, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough LE12 8YQView school
myDrive Loughborough

myDrive Loughborough

Manual and automatic

4.7(113)
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Experienced instructor with a track record of first-time passes and strong five-star reviews praising both teaching quality and approachability. Lessons start at £38/hour weekdays or £360 for a 10-hour block, with weekend and evening rates at £40/hour or £380 for 10 hours. Minimum 2-hour lessons with flexible scheduling and new cars provided.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
24 Brush Dr, Loughborough LE11 1LTView school
Ali's Driving School

Ali's Driving School

Manual

5(96)100% pass rate
Block bookings available

100% pass rate with a single experienced instructor who prioritises building confidence alongside test readiness. Block bookings for 10 hours offer better value than pay-as-you-learn, plus semi-intensive courses available for those keen to pass quickly. Test day car hire included with a 2-hour lesson before your test.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Ali Driving School, 60 King Edward Rd, Loughborough LE11 1RZView school
Excel Driving School

Excel Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(56)
Block bookings available

Known for high pass rates and patient instruction, Excel Driving School offers flexible lesson scheduling including evenings and weekends to fit around your commitments. Block booking deals and intensive courses from 3 to 10 days are available, with pricing details provided on request; the school also accepts bank transfer and cash payments to keep lessons affordable.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Great Central Rd, Loughborough LE11 1BTView school
Drive and Pass Driving School

Drive and Pass Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(42)

Instructor John specialises in rebuilding confidence in anxious and returning drivers, with a track record of first-time passes averaging just 3 minor faults. His methodical, patient approach uses in-car video feedback and structured progression from quiet roads to test-standard driving, with pupils consistently achieving 0-5 faults on test day. Flexible scheduling adapts to your pace, whether you need 30 weeks at one lesson per week or accelerated training to meet a deadline.

5 Cromwell Dr, East Leake, Loughborough LE12 6LZView school
4front Driving School

4front Driving School

Automatic

5(18)

Instructor with a teaching background (PGCE qualification) and experience as a therapist, known for a calm and patient approach that's particularly effective with neurodivergent learners. Automatic lessons only in an all-electric car, with free access to digital learning resources, theory test support, and Pass Plus courses from £240. Two-hour trial lessons available with no commitment.

305 Park Rd, Loughborough LE11 2HFView school
Easy Pass Driving School

Easy Pass Driving School

Manual

5(3)
Block bookings available

Operating for over 17 years with a single dedicated instructor, this school focuses on quality tuition rather than volume, rejecting the cheap first-lesson model. Block bookings of 10, 20, or 30 hours save money per hour, while pay-as-you-learn and intensive courses cater to different schedules. Free theory test access and a Guarantee Pass course (unique to this school) are included, plus Pass Plus courses at £150.

IntensiveTest car available
5 Holland Cl, Loughborough LE11 1EFView school
Jamal's Automatic Driving School

Jamal's Automatic Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(121)95% pass rate
Block bookings available

Established in 2008, this school boasts a 95% overall pass rate with over 10 years of experience teaching nervous and confident learners alike. The instructor specializes in building road confidence through safe, enjoyable lessons, with hundreds of first-time passes and Pass Plus courses also available.

Test car available
26 Glebe St, Loughborough LE11 1JRView school

Mazed Choudhury

Manual

Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Loughborough?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£40
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
Under £35
1
£35–40
5
£40–45
7

Based on prices from 13 driving schools in Loughborough.

Intensive courses in Loughborough

Want to pass fast?

11 Loughborough schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Loughborough Test Centres and Pass Rates

None of Loughborough's three centres does better than average. Nottingham Chilwell is the best of them, and its pass rate of 50% only matches the national pass rate. It does have the shortest typical wait, about a month, and the best automatic pass rate nearby, 43%. Loughborough's own centre ranks in the bottom 10% of centres in Britain and has a typical wait of about 2½ months. Leicester Cannock Street, at 40%, is lower still, in the bottom 5%. If Chilwell is within reach of your lessons, it's the most reasonable option here.

50%

Nottingham (Chilwell)

9,415 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate52.2%
Automatic pass rate43.4%
42%

Loughborough

5,502 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate44.6%
Automatic pass rate33.2%
40%

Leicester (Cannock Street)

14,198 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate42.2%
Automatic pass rate35.3%

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