Driving Lessons in Barking

Barking stands out for its affordable driving lessons, with 9 schools charging just £27.50-£35 per hour on average. There are 41 independent driving instructors available, including 4 female driving instructors, while 7 schools offer automatic driving lessons. The local Barking test centre has a challenging 37.9% pass rate, though nearby Erith performs better at 49.3%.

From £27.5/hr·Average £33/hr

Driving Schools in Barking

9 schools

Thames View Driver Training

Thames View Driver Training

5.0
Manual
Barking Rd, London IG11 0GH
Red Routes Driving School

Red Routes Driving School

4.9
Manual
Unit 1, The Odeon, Longbridge Rd, London IG11 8TU
Coastless Driving School

Coastless Driving School

From £27.5/hr·10hrs for £250Save 9%
5.0

£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...

ManualAutomatic
10 Waverley Gardens, Barking IG11 0BQ
Excel Driving School

Excel Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
4.9·40% pass rate

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....

ManualAutomaticTest car available
50 Lancaster Ave, Barking IG11 7RB
Moon Driving School

Moon Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0·99% pass rate

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
13 Mast St, Barking IG11 7PF
Drive Instead

Drive Instead

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0

Affordable automatic driving lessons across East London and Essex with a patient, experienced instructor focused on safety and comfort. £35/hour for refresher...

AutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
42 John Burns Dr, Barking IG11 9RH
Aisha Driving School

Aisha Driving School

From £28/hr·10hrs for £450
5.0

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)....

AutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
58 Victoria Rd, Barking IG11 8PY
Advance Driving Skills

Advance Driving Skills

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0·92% pass rate

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
G3QJ+Q9 Train station, Barking G11 8DQ
Newham School of Motoring

Newham School of Motoring

Block bookings available
5.0·98% pass rate

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Bastable Ave, Barking IG11 0LH

Block Booking Deals in Barking

7 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 9%

Coastless Driving School

10hrs for £250

£25.00/hr

Save 6%

Advance Driving Skills

10hrs for £330

£33.00/hr

Save 6%

Drive Instead

10hrs for £330

£33.00/hr

Save 3%

Moon Driving School

10hrs for £340

£34.00/hr

Save 3%

Excel Driving School

10hrs for £340

£34.00/hr

Aisha Driving School

10hrs for £450

£45.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Barking

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Barking Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 5 nearby test centres

Barking's four test centres handled 42,167 tests between 2024 and 2025, with a pass rate of 40.1% overall. The standout performer is Goodmayes with 43.7%, while Barking on Tanner Street sits at the bottom with 37.9%. These East London routes feature heavy traffic on the A13 and North Circular, plus tricky multi-lane roundabouts around Barking station and complex junction work near Chadwell Heath. Men achieved 40% compared to women at 34.4%, and automatic drivers averaged 35.3% to 41.5% depending on the centre.

49%

Erith (London)

4,921 tests taken
Women49.0%
Men49.5%
Automatic47.7%
44%

Goodmayes (London)

21,961 tests taken
Women39.1%
Men47.7%
Automatic41.5%
40%

Wanstead (London)

8,370 tests taken
Women37.3%
Men42.2%
Automatic38.8%
38%

Belvedere (London)

4,337 tests taken
Women34.5%
Men41.0%
Automatic37.2%
38%

Barking (Tanner Street)

7,499 tests taken
Women34.4%
Men40.0%
Automatic35.3%

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