Driving Lessons in Loughborough
Loughborough offers excellent value for driving lessons, with 21 driving schools charging an average of £38 per hour and achieving an impressive 5-star average rating. The town also has 37 independent driving instructors, including 10 female driving instructors, giving learners plenty of choice. For those wanting to learn in an automatic car, 9 schools offer automatic driving lessons, while 11 provide intensive courses for faster qualification. Test success rates vary significantly across nearby centres, with Nottingham (Colwick) at 45.5% offering better prospects than Leicester (Cannock Street) at 37.7%.
From £22/hr·Average £38/hr·Automatic from £34/hr
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Driving Schools in Loughborough
21 schools
UDrive With Vik
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.A highly graded instructor since 2010 with Level 5 qualifications from BSM, Vik brings patience, humour, and multilingual support (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu) to...
Local Driving Academy
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.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...
Mark McKeon Driver Training
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.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...
Hurry To The Highway
Steve Morris Driving School
Dave Hall School of Driving
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.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,...
Richard Harper Driving Tuition
£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.£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,...
Excel Driving School
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.Known for high pass rates and patient instruction, Excel Driving School offers flexible lesson scheduling including evenings and weekends to fit around your...
Alec Hatwood Automatic Driving Coach
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).Automatic driving specialist with over 20 years' experience since 2005, known for working with nervous and neurodiverse learners in a patient, calm approach....
Jamal's Automatic Driving School
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.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...
A6 Driver Training
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.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,...
4front Driving School
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.Instructor with a teaching background (PGCE qualification) and experience as a therapist, known for a calm and patient approach that's particularly effective...
Trevor Duncan Driving School
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.Known for building confidence in nervous learners, Trevor offers structured lessons tailored to individual needs with a patient, encouraging approach backed by...
Trevor Duncan Driving School
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.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...
ABC Driver Training
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.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...
Drive Buddi
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.Leicester's number one intensive course specialist, with named packages like 'Problem-Fixer' (16 hours, £752 manual) and 'Bootcamp' (30 hours, £1137 manual)...
Drive and Pass Driving School
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.Instructor John specialises in rebuilding confidence in anxious and returning drivers, with a track record of first-time passes averaging just 3 minor faults....
Easy Pass Driving School
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.Operating for over 17 years with a single dedicated instructor, this school focuses on quality tuition rather than volume, rejecting the cheap first-lesson...
myDrive Loughborough
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.Experienced instructor with a track record of first-time passes and strong five-star reviews praising both teaching quality and approachability. Lessons start...
Ali's Driving School
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.100% pass rate with a single experienced instructor who prioritises building confidence alongside test readiness. Block bookings for 10 hours offer better value...
Block Booking Deals in Loughborough
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Intensive Courses in Loughborough
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Loughborough Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
Leicester Cannock Street proves most challenging at 37.7% pass rate compared to Leicester Wigston at 43.9% and Loughborough at 43.7% across these 3 centres with 33,768 tests between 2024 and 2025. The city centre location means dealing with Leicester's complex inner ring road, busy shopping areas, and numerous bus lanes that catch learners out. Men outperformed women consistently - 44.1% versus 43.2% in Loughborough, and 39.8% versus 34.7% at the challenging Cannock Street centre. Automatic pass rates were lowest at Cannock Street with 34.2%, rising to 40.2% at Wigston and 33.6% at Loughborough.
Nottingham (Chilwell)
10,561 tests takenLoughborough
5,769 tests takenLeicester (Cannock Street)
11,638 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham (Chilwell) | 42.9% | 44.7% | 38.7% | 43.9% | 10,561 |
| Loughborough | 43.2% | 44.1% | 33.6% | 43.7% | 5,769 |
| Leicester (Cannock Street) | 34.7% | 39.8% | 34.2% | 37.7% | 11,638 |