Driving Lessons in Catford
Catford's 6 driving schools achieve a perfect 5-star average rating with competitive pricing from £38-£40 per hour. Most schools here focus on modern learning approaches, with 5 offering automatic driving lessons and 3 providing intensive courses, plus there are 13 independent driving instructors in the area. Female driving instructors are available through 2 schools, with an additional 2 independent female driving instructors. The nearby Sidcup test centre stands out with an impressive 59% pass rate, considerably better than other local options like Mitcham (48.9%) or Morden (48.8%).
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Driving schools and instructors in Catford
MYKA Driving School
£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 (£390 weekday, £410 weekend/evening), and intensive courses start at £45/hour. Most students pass on their first attempt, with test car hire available for £150 including a one-hour pre-test lesson.
G-Motion Driving School
Founded by Gary Johnson with over 30 years of professional driving experience, G-Motion specialises in automatic driving lessons for beginners and nervous drivers across Lewisham and Catford. Two-hour lessons at £76 (or £70 for students), 10-hour blocks at £360 (£330 for students), and 40-hour intensive courses at £1,400 deliver practical, confidence-building instruction tailored to your pace. Pass Plus courses also available to help reduce insurance premiums after passing.
EL's Driving School
Grade A instructor with 15 years' experience offering automatic lessons at £33/hour (daytime Mon-Fri 10-4) or £40/hour standard rate, with 45-minute sessions. Block deals available: 5 lessons for £160 or 10 lessons for £310, plus free online theory test training and Pass Plus courses included. Modern cars, punctuality, and a money-back guarantee on online lessons if unsatisfied.
Georges Auto Learners
Ex-driving examiner with a Grade A rating and 5-star reviews, specialising in automatic driving lessons. Two-hour lessons at £40 per hour on weekdays or £45 weekends, with 10-hour block deals from £380 (weekdays) to £430 (weekends). Pass Plus courses also available.
ZH Driving School
Rated 4.9 stars across 145 verified reviews with a focus on tailored, stress-free lessons matched to your personality. £38/hour for standard lessons or £370 for a 10-hour block, with weekend and evening slots at £40/hour. One-week and two-week intensive packages include test booking and test car hire, plus Pass Plus motorway courses available.
Block booking
Best block deals in Catford
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £90.
Intensive courses in Catford
Want to pass fast?
3 Catford schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Catford Test Centres and Pass Rates
Catford's learners split between Hither Green's 53.1% pass rate and Bromley's 51.7%, with 13,624 total tests from 2024 to 2025. The 52.4% average reflects these South East London routes that mix quiet suburban streets around Catford and Downham with busier sections near Lewisham and Grove Park stations. Automatic learners achieved solid results at both centres, with 51.8% at Hither Green and 49.1% at Bromley. Women passed at rates of 48% to 49.2%, while men reached 55.2% to 56.3% across both locations.
ZHither Green (London)
2,756 tests takenBromley (London)
10,868 tests takenWest Wickham (London)
11,147 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZHither Green (London) | 49.2% | 56.3% | 51.8% | 53.1% | 2,756 |
| Bromley (London) | 48.0% | 55.2% | 49.1% | 51.7% | 10,868 |
| West Wickham (London) | 51.1% | 50.7% | 48.3% | 50.9% | 11,147 |