Driving Lessons in Barking
Barking offers competitive pricing with driving schools charging £27.50 to £35 per hour (averaging £33 across 6 schools with listed rates), among the most affordable in London. You'll find 9 schools and 41 independent driving instructors, with 1 school offering female driving instructors and 4 independent female driving instructors available. Automatic driving lessons are widely available at 7 schools, and all schools here achieve excellent 5-star ratings. The Barking (Tanner Street) test centre has a 36.3% pass rate, while nearby Erith is notably higher at 51.6%.
- £32
- average price
- 9
- driving schools
- 40
- independent instructors
- 5
- test centres
Driving lessons in Barking
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Showing 1–20 of 49 driving schools and independent instructors in Barking.
Coastless Driving School
Manual and automatic
£27.50 per hour for manual lessons or £30 per hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £250 (manual) or £300 (automatic). Over 35 years in the driving industry, this school adapts to individual learning styles and targets areas of weakness. Students praise the instructor's patience and thoroughness, with testimonials highlighting first-time passes and confident, adaptable driving skills.
Moon Driving School
Manual and automatic
A 10-year-old East London institution with a 99% pass rate across 400+ trained drivers and 310+ positive reviews. £40/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic lessons, with a 10-lesson block at £340 (£10 off the standard rate). Intensive courses available to complete your training and test within a single week.
Drive Instead
Automatic
Affordable automatic driving lessons across East London and Essex with a patient, experienced instructor focused on safety and comfort. £35/hour for refresher lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour block package; test day car hire available for £150.
Aisha Driving School
Automatic
Flexible automatic driving lessons from £28/hour, with 2-hour sessions at £56 and intensive courses starting at £550 for 7 hours (including test car hire). Patient instructors focus on building confidence and safe driving habits, with tailored packages for beginners, test preparation, and refresher courses across multiple areas.
Advance Driving Skills
Manual and automatic
92% first-time pass rate with lessons at £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block. One-to-one instruction focuses on transforming learners into safe, confident drivers through flexible, intensive courses, with Pass Plus training also available at £200 for 6 hours.
Excel Driving School
Manual and automatic
Pass rates 40% above the national average with a first-time pass rate 45% higher than average. £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, plus £150 test car hire. Free theory tuition included throughout your course, with instructors holding detailed knowledge of local test routes.
Newham School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
14 years' experience with a 98% pass rate, including a standout 97% first-time pass rate on their 7-day intensive courses. Pay-as-you-go hourly lessons or 10-hour bundles available, with fast-track options designed to get you test-ready in one to two weeks. Students consistently praise instructor Mohammed for his calm, supportive approach, particularly with nervous learners.
Thames View Driver Training
Manual
Red Routes Driving School
Manual
Mahbub Ahmed
Kamran Ahmed
Imtiaz Ahmed Butt
Khurram Ajmal
Fakrul Ali
Muhammad Asif
Shazan Begum
David Browne
Paul Calleja
Block booking
Best block deals in Barking
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £25.
Intensive courses in Barking
Want to pass fast?
4 Barking schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Barking Test Centres and Pass Rates
You'll find five test centres across the Barking area where 45,229 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026, with pass rates ranging dramatically from 36.3% at Barking (Tanner Street) to 51.6% at Erith. Tanner Street has a 16 week wait and its roads involve heavy traffic on the A13 and congested residential streets around the town centre. Erith offers a much shorter 7 week wait with pass rates of 51.1% for women and 52% for men, and 50.4% for automatic. Goodmayes saw the highest volume with 21,374 tests and a 43.7% pass rate, though you're looking at 21 weeks. The roads around Goodmayes involve the busy A12 corridor and tight residential streets where parked cars narrow the lanes. Wanstead has a 44.4% pass rate and 20 week wait, while Belvedere sits at 40.5% with just 9 weeks.
Erith (London)
5,809 tests taken · 7 week waitWanstead (London)
8,258 tests taken · 20 week waitGoodmayes (London)
21,374 tests taken · 21 week waitBelvedere (London)
4,245 tests taken · 9 week waitBarking (Tanner Street)
5,543 tests taken · 16 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erith (London) | 51.1% | 52.0% | 50.4% | 51.6% | 5,809 | 7 weeks |
| Wanstead (London) | 41.7% | 46.1% | 42.1% | 44.4% | 8,258 | 20 weeks |
| Goodmayes (London) | 39.1% | 47.2% | 41.5% | 43.7% | 21,374 | 21 weeks |
| Belvedere (London) | 36.1% | 43.2% | 38.3% | 40.5% | 4,245 | 9 weeks |
| Barking (Tanner Street) | 34.3% | 37.5% | 33.4% | 36.3% | 5,543 | 16 weeks |