Driving Lessons in Belvedere
You'll find 8 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors in Belvedere, with schools averaging an excellent 4.5-star rating. Four schools offer female driving instructors, and there are 10 independent female driving instructors to choose from. The nearby Sidcup test centre stands out with a 59% pass rate, significantly higher than other local options like Belvedere (38.3%) and Barking (37.9%).
From £35/hr·Average £39/hr
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Driving Schools in Belvedere
8 schools
1st London Driving Academy
Specialises in nervous drivers and those with driving phobias using Thought Field Therapy techniques, alongside advanced-defensive-eco driving instruction. RoSPA Gold Grade member and top 7% ADI instructor with 5.0 Google rating. Lessons from £42/hour (10am-4pm weekdays) to £50/hour for motorway or refresher sessions, with test day packages including warm-up lesson from £130.Specialises in nervous drivers and those with driving phobias using Thought Field Therapy techniques, alongside advanced-defensive-eco driving instruction....
Wow Drive Belvedere
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 hour depending on zone and time of day, with introductory 10-hour blocks from £320–£450 if paid upfront. Test day car hire from £130, plus Pass Plus courses available at £299–£329.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...
Wow Drive Bexleyheath
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 offers starting at £320. Test day car hire from £130, plus Pass Plus courses at £299–£329. Instructors like Rhys (teaching since 2010) emphasize tailored learning beyond test passing, with local expertise across South East London, North Kent, Essex, Surrey, and Hertfordshire.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...
Atlas Driving School
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 rates backed by consistent five-star reviews from students like Ecaterina and Connor. Manual lessons from £38/hour or automatic from £39/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £370 (manual) or £380 (automatic), both saving £10, plus Pass Plus and motorway courses available.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...
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Belvedere Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 4 nearby test centres
Men consistently outperformed women across Belvedere's four centres, with 59.7% at Sidcup compared to 58.1% for women at the same location. The 29,566 tests taken here between 2024 and 2025 produced a 46.1% average pass rate, but Sidcup stands out significantly at 59% while Barking on Tanner Street struggles at 37.9%. These South East London routes include the challenging A2 approach roads and Dartford border traffic, though Sidcup benefits from quieter suburban streets around Foots Cray. Automatic pass rates varied from 35.3% up to 55.9% depending on which centre you choose.
Sidcup (London)
12,809 tests takenErith (London)
4,921 tests takenBelvedere (London)
4,337 tests takenBarking (Tanner Street)
7,499 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup (London) | 58.1% | 59.7% | 56.0% | 59.0% | 12,809 |
| Erith (London) | 49.0% | 49.5% | 47.7% | 49.3% | 4,921 |
| Belvedere (London) | 34.5% | 41.0% | 37.2% | 38.3% | 4,337 |
| Barking (Tanner Street) | 34.4% | 40.0% | 35.3% | 37.9% | 7,499 |