Driving Lessons in Leicestershire

From £22/hr·Average £36/hr

Leicestershire's Top Picks

Best Value

Drive Buddi

Cheapest manual driving school in Leicestershire.

5.0(33 reviews)
£22/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Y.M Driving Academy

The highest-rated manual driving school in Leicestershire, and the top-rated with female instructors.

4.9(1241 reviews)
£30/hr
Best Automatic

Y.M Driving Academy

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Leicestershire.

4.9(1241 reviews)
£30/hr

Driving Schools in Leicestershire

69 schools

Premier Driving Academy

Premier Driving Academy

From £40/hr·9hrs for £350Save 3%
4.9(81)·85% pass rate

An independent school with 21+ years' experience and an 85% pass rate, significantly above the local average of 41%. Specialising in 2-4 week fast track...

ManualIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
8 Gwencole Ave, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2FG
RAM School of Motoring

RAM School of Motoring

From £34/hr·10hrs for £340
4.9(50)

Consistently praised for calm, instructive teaching with multiple first-time pass reviews across Facebook and Google. Standard rates from £34/hour for manual or...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
110 Trevino Dr, Leicester LE4 7PH
Excel Driver Training

Excel Driver Training

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £350Save 7%
4.9(40)

Known for confidence-building and motorway lessons alongside intensive courses, this school emphasizes making learning enjoyable rather than stressful. Lessons...

ManualIntensiveTest car available
5 Wyvern Cl, Burbage, Hinckley LE10 2GG
AC Driving Academy

AC Driving Academy

From £32/hr·10hrs for £290Save 9%
4.9(35)

Leicester-based school offering competitive hourly rates at £32 per hour, with substantial savings on block bookings: 10 hours for £290, 20 hours for £550, or...

ManualIntensive
Gilmorton Ave, Aylestone, Leicester LE2 9JY
myDrive Loughborough

myDrive Loughborough

From £38/hr·10hrs for £360Save 5%
4.7(113)

Experienced instructor with a track record of first-time passes and strong five-star reviews praising both teaching quality and approachability. Lessons start...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
24 Brush Dr, Loughborough LE11 1LT
Leap Driving School

Leap Driving School

From £30/hr·10hrs for £290Save 3%
4.6(5)

Grade A instructor known for a calming, relaxed teaching style that puts nervous drivers at ease from day one. Phil Russell emphasises fun and...

Manual
29 Cromwell Rd, Great Glen, Leicester LE8 9GU
Driving Style

Driving Style

From £35/hr

Specialist in teaching learners with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, asperger's, dyspraxia, and deaf students (BSL certified level 1, 2 & 3). One-to-one lessons at...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
56 Halford St, Leicester LE1 1TQ
Cathy Hughes Driving School

Cathy Hughes Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £360Save 3%

One-to-one tuition with flexible scheduling; book individual lessons at £37/hour or save with a 10-hour block at £360. Semi-intensive courses (30 hours,...

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
64 Burgess Rd, Coalville LE67 3PX
British Motoring Academy

British Motoring Academy

5.0(199)

Industry experts with over a decade of driver training experience, offering personalized lesson plans matched to your learning style and goals. Bi-lingual...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
Speaks Urdu, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic
31 Hartington Rd, Leicester LE2 0GP
Ali's Driving School

Ali's Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(96)·100% pass rate

100% pass rate with a single experienced instructor who prioritises building confidence alongside test readiness. Block bookings for 10 hours offer better value...

ManualIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Ali Driving School, 60 King Edward Rd, Loughborough LE11 1RZ
360 Driving School

360 Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(81)

Known for a guaranteed first-time pass promise backed by a triple guarantee and 2-year licence warranty. Instructor Moin specializes in nervous learners, with...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
21 Fairbourne Rd, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2SL
Karwal Driving School

Karwal Driving School

5.0(72)

Established school with a proven track record of first-time pass rates, using progress charts to monitor each lesson and focus on road safety. Free theory test...

ManualAutomatic
7 Erith Rd, Leicester LE2 7QA
Excel Driving School

Excel Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(56)

Known for high pass rates and patient instruction, Excel Driving School offers flexible lesson scheduling including evenings and weekends to fit around your...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Great Central Rd, Loughborough LE11 1BT
Sama's Driving School

Sama's Driving School

5.0(55)

Leicester's women-only driving school with a track record of excellent first-time pass rates. Students praise the instructor's patience, clear explanations, and...

ManualFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
54 Bridge Rd, Leicester LE5 3LA
Drive and Pass Driving School

Drive and Pass Driving School

5.0(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....

ManualAutomatic
5 Cromwell Dr, East Leake, Loughborough LE12 6LZ
Deen Driving School

Deen Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(28)

Grade A instructor with 14+ years' experience offering personal coaching throughout your learning journey. Block discounts available, plus intensive courses,...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
28 Heathcott Rd, Leicester LE2 6AX
J21 Driving School

J21 Driving School

10hrs for £340
5.0(24)

Known for exceptional rapport with learners, Bal Briah combines patience with reliable, professional tuition at competitive rates. A 2-hour introductory lesson...

Manual
57 Gavin Cl, Thorpe Astley, Leicester LE3 3UG
Tony Harding Driving School

Tony Harding Driving School

10hrs for £345
5.0(22)

Block bookings at £345 for 10 hours offer guaranteed weekly slots and protection against fuel price increases, with casual 1-hour and 1.5-hour lessons also...

Manual
Station Rd, Elmesthorpe, Leicester LE9 7SG
Teresa School of Motoring

Teresa School of Motoring

5.0(18)

Instructor since 2002 with a 5-star Yell.com rating and hundreds of satisfied customers, particularly known for rebuilding confidence in nervous learners and...

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
135 Gooding Ave, Leicester LE3 1JR
4front Driving School

4front Driving School

5.0(18)

Instructor with a teaching background (PGCE qualification) and experience as a therapist, known for a calm and patient approach that's particularly effective...

Automatic
305 Park Rd, Loughborough LE11 2HF

Block Booking Deals in Leicestershire

40 schools offer block deals - book in bulk and save.

Best deal - save 9%

Drive Buddi

10hrs for £200

£20.00/hr

Save 9%

AC Driving Academy

10hrs for £290

£29.00/hr

Save 7%

Road Map Signs Driving School

10hrs for £280

£28.00/hr

Save 3%

Leap Driving School

10hrs for £290

£29.00/hr

Save 3%

Y.M Driving Academy

10hrs for £290

£29.00/hr

Go Automatic Driving School

10hrs for £250

£25.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Leicestershire

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£35/hr
31 schools5.0best rated

Leicestershire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 10 nearby test centres

68,763 tests were conducted across Leicestershire's eight centres from 2024 to 2025, with rural Melton Mowbray excelling at 63.9% while inner-city Leicester (Cannock Street) struggles at 37.7%. The county's test routes range from quiet market town streets to challenging city approaches involving the busy A47, A6, and complex roundabout systems around Leicester's outskirts. Women achieved 47.2% compared to men at 47.6%, and automatic pass rates reached 42.4%.

64%

Melton Mowbray

2,486 tests taken
Women62.3%
Men65.3%
Automatic53.2%
53%

Nuneaton

6,634 tests taken
Women51.9%
Men53.0%
Automatic46.5%
51%

Derby (Alvaston)

9,260 tests taken
Women49.6%
Men52.7%
Automatic46.5%
48%

Hinckley

3,465 tests taken
Women49.1%
Men47.6%
Automatic43.1%
46%

Nottingham (Colwick)

11,849 tests taken
Women45.8%
Men45.3%
Automatic41.6%
44%

Leicester (Wigston)

16,361 tests taken
Women43.2%
Men44.4%
Automatic40.2%
44%

Nottingham (Chilwell)

10,561 tests taken
Women42.9%
Men44.7%
Automatic38.7%
44%

Loughborough

5,769 tests taken
Women43.2%
Men44.1%
Automatic33.6%
42%

Coventry

9,102 tests taken
Women40.5%
Men43.6%
Automatic37.6%
38%

Leicester (Cannock Street)

11,638 tests taken
Women34.7%
Men39.8%
Automatic34.2%

Areas in Leicestershire