Driving Lessons in Grimsby
Grimsby offers 11 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with lessons ranging from £35 to £45 per hour. Schools average a 4.6-star rating, and 6 offer automatic driving lessons alongside 7 that provide intensive courses. There are 7 independent female driving instructors. The Grimsby Coldwater test centre has a 42.8% pass rate.
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Learn2Drive.pro
Flexible pricing from £40/hour for standard lessons, with a 10-hour block at £390 and longer 2-hour slots at £75. Intensive courses available at £50/hour for learners with a test booked, plus Pass Plus courses at £240. Saturday lessons offered at premium rates (£60-£80 for 1.5-2 hours), with a free online theory test app and materials included in every course.
Fast Forward Driving School
Grade A instructor Bill Dalby has run this independent school since 2005, offering lessons tailored to your pace in a friendly, relaxed environment. £35/hour or £320 for a 10-hour block, with beginners' first 5 hours at just £120. Semi-intensive courses, motorway tuition, and Pass Plus also available.
G-Drive Grimsby Driving School
£41/hour for manual lessons or £45/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £390 and £439 respectively. Patient instructors deliver structured lessons, and you'll use your instructor's car for both practice and your test. Pass Plus courses also available at £300 for the full programme.
1st Choice Driving School
Structured lesson planning with step-by-step syllabus guidance helps you understand exactly what to expect each week. £40/hour on weekdays or £385 for a 10-hour block, with flexible 1.5-hour and motorway options available. Pass Plus courses also on offer for those wanting advanced training.
Intensive Driving UK
Voted Best Driving School in North East Lincolnshire by Three Best Rated, this established multi-car school trains over 1,200 students annually with a high first-attempt pass rate. Hourly lessons start at £45 (1 hour), £67.50 (90 minutes), or £90 (2 hours), with a 10-hour block at £425 for savings on weekly sessions.
Proactive Driving
Founded by an ex-Traffic Police Officer, this school focuses on structured, one-to-one tuition with no student pickups during lessons to maximise learning time. Intensive courses start at 20 hours and run up to 40 hours, ideal for those wanting to complete training in one or two weeks. Sessions available in 1-hour, 90-minute, or 2-hour formats, with a reputation for high pass rates backed by positive customer reviews.
Wheelsby Driving School
Instructor Kevin Dyas holds the RoSPA Diploma in Advanced Driving Instruction and has passed the Institute of Advanced Motorists' Advanced Driving Test, bringing specialist credentials beyond standard training. A calm, professional approach creates a relaxed and encouraging learning environment. Pass Plus courses are also available alongside standard learner lessons.
Anderby Driving Centre
Over 14,000 learners have passed their test with Anderby since 1996, with owner Graham Kent personally available to guide you through the process. Competitive pricing starts at just £60 for a beginner's course (two 90-minute lessons) or £30 for an assessment lesson, with ongoing rates varying by location. Instructors are known for a patient, professional approach that students consistently say teaches more in a single lesson than weeks elsewhere.
21st Century Driving
21st Century Driving targets 36 hours of lessons through their comprehensive online system, rejecting the industry standard of 47+ hours. Half-price first lesson with no commitment, then block booking discounts on 10 hours or more; premium rates apply outside standard 0800-1600 Monday-Friday hours.
Motoring for All
Experienced instructors with a track record of excellent pass rates, covering Lincoln, Retford, Gainsborough and surrounding areas including remote locations often missed by other schools. Flexible booking with competitive hourly rates and repeat weekly discounts, plus Pass Plus and motorway driving courses available.
John Anderson
Dennis Barratt
Ian Blake
Jonathan Breedon Brown
Matthew Cole
Allan Cullum
Lee Curtis
William Dalby
Andrew David Nunn
Andrew Denniss
Lynsey Dobney
Sarah Elvin
Paul Goodhand
Douglas Graham Matthews
Robert Green
Garry Horsfall
Elizabeth Hughes
James Hutson
Lisa Jellis
Claire Jones
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Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Intensive courses in Grimsby
Want to pass fast?
7 Grimsby schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Grimsby Test Centres and Pass Rates
Grimsby Coldwater is your only option here, with 5,361 tests taken between 2025 and 2026 and a pass rate of 42.8%, which sits below the national average of 50%. Women passed at 43.8%, men at 42%, and automatic learners at 35.9%. The wait is about 8 weeks. The roads around Grimsby include long straight routes and some tricky junctions near the docks, plus residential estates where you'll need to watch for parked cars and side roads.
Grimsby Coldwater
5,361 tests taken · 8 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby Coldwater | 43.8% | 42.0% | 35.9% | 42.8% | 5,361 | 8 weeks |