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
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- driving schools
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- independent instructors
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- test centres
Top driving schools in Loughborough by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Local Driving Academy
Cheapest manual driving school in Loughborough.
Jamal's Automatic Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Loughborough.
Jamal's Automatic Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Loughborough.
Laura's Learners Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Loughborough.
Driving lessons in Loughborough
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Drive Buddi
Automatic
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.
Dave Hall School of Driving
Manual
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.
Richard Harper Driving Tuition
Manual
£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.
UDrive With Vik
Manual
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.
Local Driving Academy
Manual and automatic
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.
Laura's Learners Driving School
Manual
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.
Alec Hatwood Automatic Driving Coach
Automatic
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).
A6 Driver Training
Manual
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.
ABC Driver Training
Manual and automatic
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.
Trevor Duncan Driving School
Manual
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.
Mark McKeon Driver Training
Manual
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.
Trevor Duncan Driving School
Manual
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.
myDrive Loughborough
Manual and automatic
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.
Ali's Driving School
Manual
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.
Excel Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Drive and Pass Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
4front Driving School
Automatic
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.
Easy Pass Driving School
Manual
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.
Jamal's Automatic Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Mazed Choudhury
Manual
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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.
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.
Nottingham (Chilwell)
9,415 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthLoughborough
5,502 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsLeicester (Cannock Street)
14,198 tests taken · typical wait 2 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Nottingham (Chilwell) | 49.9% | 52.2% | 43.4% | 9,415 | 1 month |
| Loughborough | 42.3% | 44.6% | 33.2% | 5,502 | 2½ months |
| Leicester (Cannock Street) | 40.2% | 42.2% | 35.3% | 14,198 | 2 months |