Driving Lessons in London

London's driving lesson directory brings together 598 driving schools and 1,612 independent driving instructors across the capital and surrounding areas. Pricing varies widely, from £22 to £65 per hour with an average of £39, reflecting the range of locations and teaching styles available. You'll find 368 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 124 schools with female driving instructors on their team, while 323 independent female driving instructors also serve the region. With 34 test centres nearby, pass rates range considerably based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25), from 36.5% at Chingford to 59% at Sidcup, so your choice of location can make a real difference.

From £22/hr·Average £39/hr

London's Top Picks

Best Value

London School of Driving

Cheapest manual driving school in London.

5.0
£22/hr
Top Rated

Orange School of Motoring

Highest-rated manual driving school in London.

5.0(299 reviews)
£35/hr
Best Automatic

Orange School of Motoring

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in London.

5.0(299 reviews)
£35/hr
Female Instructors

Connect Driving School

Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in London.

4.9(190 reviews)
£37.5/hr

Driving Schools in London

598 schools

Orange School of Motoring

Orange School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0(299)·98% pass rate

98% pass rate with 12 years' experience and a team of professional instructors. £35/hour for single lessons or £340 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
115 Staines Rd, Ilford IG1 2UX
Andy's School of Motoring

Andy's School of Motoring

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%
5.0(85)

Trained by BSM and formerly a franchisee, Andreas brings chauffeuring experience and a friendly, patient approach to every lesson. Standard lessons at £37/hour...

ManualIntensive
53 Glenham Dr, Ilford IG2 6SF
SMA Driving School

SMA Driving School

From £35/hr·5hrs for £165Save 6%
5.0(43)

SMA Driving School offers competitive block booking deals starting at £33 per hour for manual lessons (5 lessons for £165) and £36 per hour for automatic...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Cranbrook Rd, Cranbrook, Ilford IG1 4TF
Wow Drive Belvedere

Wow Drive Belvedere

From £40/hr·10hrs for £400
5.0(32)

Multi-location driving school across South East London, North Kent, Essex, Surrey, and Hertfordshire with a 5.0 Google rating. Pricing ranges from £35–£50 per...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
65 Picardy Rd, kent DA17 5QH
Atlas Driving School

Atlas Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £370Save 3%
5.0(28)

Atlas Drive operates across London with a team of instructors praised for calm, patient teaching and a focus on building confidence. Higher-than-average pass...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Abbey Cres, Belvedere DA17 5AY
KC Automatic Driving School

KC Automatic Driving School

From £30/hr·10hrs for £270Save 10%
5.0(13)

Automatic specialist with 20+ years' experience, particularly good with nervous drivers and those needing motorway confidence. Lessons from £30/hour (1 hour) or...

Automatic
196 Long Elmes, Harrow HA3 6LH
Ilford Driving Instructors

Ilford Driving Instructors

From £36/hr·Block bookings available
5.0(11)

An East London driving school offering flexible hourly lessons from £36 on weekdays, with up to 25% savings on block bookings. Beyond standard tuition, they...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Wow Drive Bexleyheath

Wow Drive Bexleyheath

From £35/hr·10hrs for £320Save 9%
5.0(10)

5.0-star rated school with transparent pricing across multiple zones: from £35/hour manual in Essex to £45/hour automatic in inner London, with 10-hour intro...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
71 Picardy Rd, Belvedere DA17 5QH
Clean Driving Future

Clean Driving Future

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0

An excellent first-time pass rate and hundreds of satisfied customers back this school's approach to building confident drivers. Lessons start at £35/hour with...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
717 Green Ln, Dagenham RM8 1UT
Lifetime School of Motoring

Lifetime School of Motoring

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%
5.0

Former London bus and lorry driver with 10+ years' instruction experience and Level 4 Driver Development Coaching qualification. £37/hour or £340 for a 10-hour...

ManualAutomatic
113 Maybank Ave, Wembley HA0 2TQ
Pass Me Driving

Pass Me Driving

From £38/hr·10hrs for £380
5.0

£38/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with a 20-hour package at £740 for learners progressing through all three stages. The school combines practical on-road...

Manual
93 Bramdean Cres, London SE12 0UJ
Wandsworth Driving School

Wandsworth Driving School

From £37.5/hr·12hrs for £450
5.0

100% five-star Google reviews and a specialist in nervous drivers, this school combines patient instruction with proven results across South London and Surrey....

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Keevil Dr, London SW19 6TA
Julius Anthony Driving School

Julius Anthony Driving School

From £60/hr·9hrs for £450Save 17%
5.0

Owner-trained instructors through an in-house 80-hour academy ensure consistent quality and structured lessons using an Accelerated Learning System that...

ManualAutomatic
UEL_USS, 1 University Square, Salway Rd, London E15 1NF
Nomi Driving School

Nomi Driving School

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £370Save 1%
5.0

Founded in 2017, Nomi Driving School has helped hundreds of learners pass their test, many on the first attempt. Single lessons cost £37.50, or save with a...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
146 Clensham Ln, Sutton SM1 2NG
Automatic Driving Instructors

Automatic Driving Instructors

From £40/hr
5.0

Instructors with over 10 years' experience offering automatic driving lessons from £40 per hour in Ealing and West London. Intensive courses run from 5 days to...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
phone enquiries only, 24 Graham Ave, London W13 9TQ
MYKA Driving School

MYKA Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
5.0

£40/hour for 2-hour automatic lessons on weekdays (£80), with weekend and evening rates at £42/hour. Block deals offer better value at £39/hour for 10 hours...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
62 Honor Oak Park, Honor Oak, London SE23 1DY
Pharez Driving School

Pharez Driving School

From £45/hr·Block bookings available
5.0

Budget-friendly lessons starting at £45 per hour, with block deals at £185 (Regular) and £370 (Premium). Over five years' experience training hundreds of...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1st London Driving Academy

1st London Driving Academy

From £42/hr
5.0

Specialises in nervous drivers and those with driving phobias using Thought Field Therapy techniques, alongside advanced-defensive-eco driving instruction....

ManualIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Polish
Lower Rd, Belvedere DA17 6DZ
Bayswater Driving School

Bayswater Driving School

From £49.5/hr·10hrs for £495
5.0

Established in 1995, this school specialises in beginner, partly trained, and test-retry learners with one-to-one lessons and door-to-door pickup. First 2-hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
12 Vivian Gardens, Wembley HA9 6RF
Surrey Driving School

Surrey Driving School

From £44/hr·10hrs for £420Save 5%
5.0

Known for working with nervous learners, this school has built a reputation on patience and clear instruction, with over 80% of pupils coming through...

ManualTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
14 Orme Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 3SA

Block Booking Deals in London

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

Best deal - save 9%

Coastless Driving School

10hrs for £250

£25.00/hr

Save 5%

London School of Driving

10hrs for £210

£21.00/hr

Save 4%

Driving Lessons Ilford

5hrs for £130

£26.00/hr

Save 4%

A Class Learners

10hrs for £260

£26.00/hr

East London School of Motoring

10hrs for £247.5

£24.75/hr

Steer Green Driving School

10hrs for £260

£26.00/hr

Intensive Courses in London

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£35/hr
304 schools5.0best rated

London Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 34 nearby test centres

These 32 London centres handled 297,059 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Sidcup leading at 59.0% while Chingford proved most challenging at just 36.5%. The capital's complex road network varies dramatically between centres - Sidcup benefits from Kent's quieter suburban roads, while Chingford faces the notorious North Circular and dense residential streets. Women achieved 58.1% in Sidcup compared to men at 59.7%, and automatic learners performed particularly well there at 56.0% pass rate. Central London centres like Tottenham and Wanstead struggle with bus lanes, complex junction systems, and constant heavy traffic that tests even experienced learners.

59%

Sidcup (London)

12,809 tests taken
Women58.1%
Men59.7%
Automatic56.0%
54%

Enfield (Innova Business Park)

8,042 tests taken
Women52.7%
Men55.1%
Automatic50.9%
53%

Tolworth (London)

9,241 tests taken
Women50.8%
Men55.6%
Automatic50.7%
53%

ZHither Green (London)

2,756 tests taken
Women49.2%
Men56.3%
Automatic51.8%
52%

Isleworth (Fleming Way)

12,106 tests taken
Women49.3%
Men53.8%
Automatic49.7%
52%

Bromley (London)

10,868 tests taken
Women48.0%
Men55.2%
Automatic49.1%
51%

Mill Hill (London)

8,688 tests taken
Women49.1%
Men52.6%
Automatic50.8%
51%

West Wickham (London)

11,147 tests taken
Women51.1%
Men50.7%
Automatic48.3%
50%

Pinner (London)

14,672 tests taken
Women45.7%
Men54.7%
Automatic48.1%
50%

Chertsey (London)

8,669 tests taken
Women50.4%
Men50.2%
Automatic44.7%

Areas in London