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
Laura's Learners Driving School
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.Instructor with specialist training in driving test nerves and anxiety, drawing on experience running a theatre school where she built young people's...
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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 |