Driving Lessons in Croydon

Croydon presents exceptional choice with 26 driving schools and 41 independent driving instructors, making it one of South London's most comprehensive areas for driving lessons. Pricing averages £40 per hour across schools, with 18 offering automatic driving lessons and 7 providing female driving instructors, while 18 of the independent driving instructors are female driving instructors. The schools achieve an impressive 4.9-star rating, and learners benefit from multiple test centres including Sidcup with an excellent 59% pass rate.

From £35/hr·Average £40/hr

Driving Schools in Croydon

26 schools

Premier UK Driving School

Premier UK Driving School

From £38/hr
5.0

With 23 years' experience and 150+ instructors across South London, Premier UK Driving School offers £38 first lessons for both manual and automatic learners....

ManualAutomaticIntensive
14 Hillside Rd, Croydon CR0 4DA
Nova Driving School

Nova Driving School

From £39/hr·10hrs for £380Save 3%
5.0

Nova specialises exclusively in automatic driving lessons, making it ideal for learners who want to skip the complexity of manual gears. At £39/hour or £380 for...

AutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
226A London Rd, Croydon CR0 2TF
Genesis Driving School

Genesis Driving School

From £42/hr·5hrs for £195Save 7%
5.0

£42/hour for one-hour lessons, or £195 for an introductory 5-hour block. Grade A instructor with high pass rates offering flexible scheduling including school...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Limpsfield Rd, Warlingham CR6 9DS
Motion Driving School

Motion Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £400
5.0

Motion Driving School teaches safe driving for life, not just test passing, following the DSA syllabus with a focus on building confidence in nervous or lapsed...

AutomaticEvenings & Weekends
663 Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR0 3AF
Ashanti Driving School

Ashanti Driving School

From £36/hr·10hrs for £350Save 3%
5.0

15+ years of combined instructor experience with a team of eight qualified professionals across the city. Standard lessons at £36/hour or £350 for a 10-hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
1, 62 Birdhurst Rd, South Croydon CR2 7EB
Pass Plus Driving School

Pass Plus Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
5.0

Automatic driving lessons at £40/hour with an introductory 10-hour block for £370. Pass Plus courses available at £170, reduced to £85 if you pass with them....

AutomaticIntensive
27 Greenside Rd, Croydon CR0 3PN
Drive Croydon

Drive Croydon

From £40/hr
5.0

£40 per hour with two-hour lessons strongly recommended for better skill retention and faster progress. Run by two female instructors, Sylwia and Anna, who...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
43 Goodhew Rd, Cr06qz CR0 6QZ
Bami Driving School

Bami Driving School

From £50/hr·10hrs for £450Save 10%
5.0

£50/hour for standard lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £450 and 20-hour blocks at £800 for manual, or 10-hour automatic blocks at £450. Grade A instructor...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Pennycroft, Pixton Way, South Croydon, Croydon CR0 9LL
Purple Driving School

Purple Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £365Save 4%
5.0

5-star rated instructors across South London and Surrey with specialist support for nervous drivers. Standard lessons from £36-£39 per hour, or save with...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
31 Tirrell Rd, Croydon CR0 2XD
Albert Driving School

Albert Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
4.9

Albert Driving School offers competitive pricing with standard manual lessons from £60 for 1.5 hours or £370 for a 10-hour block, plus intensive courses...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
105 E India Way, Croydon CR0 6NZ
Umer Driving School

Umer Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £320Save 9%
4.9·95% pass rate

£35/hour or £320 for 10 hours, with a 20-hour intensive package at £600. Boasting a 95% pass rate across 200+ students and a 4.8 rating from over 5,000 reviews,...

ManualIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Elmwood Rd, Croydon CR0 2PL
Polka Driving School

Polka Driving School

From £46/hr·10hrs for £460
4.9

£46/hour for automatic lessons, or £460 for a 10-hour intensive course completed within a week. Test day car hire costs £150 and includes 60 minutes of tuition,...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
7 Whitestone Way, Croydon CR0 4WG
Direct Drive

Direct Drive

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £360Save 4%
4.9

Established in 1999 with over 500 first-time passes in 2018-2019, Direct Drive specializes in nervous and anxious learners, offering clear instruction in a...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Direct Drive Driving School, Challenge House, 616 Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR0 3AA
Progression School of Motoring

Progression School of Motoring

From £38/hr·10hrs for £350Save 8%
4.9

Mark's meticulous teaching style has earned consistent five-star reviews, with students praising his ability to build confidence in weaker areas and his...

ManualIntensive
10 Cavendish Rd, Croydon CR0 3LB
Delta1 Driving School

Delta1 Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
4.8

New learners get £185 for the first 5 hours on manual or £195 on automatic, then £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block. Free local pickup and no car sharing on...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Sundale Ave, Selsdon, South Croydon CR2 8RY
Slater's School of Driving

Slater's School of Driving

From £37/hr·10hrs for £340Save 8%
4.3

Independent instructor offering flexible lessons tailored to your pace and needs, from relaxed single sessions to intensive courses. £37/hour for standard...

ManualIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Shirley Rd, Croydon CR0 7EQ
ABC Driving School

ABC Driving School

From £41/hr·10hrs for £380Save 7%
·87% pass rate

An 87% pass rate school offering £41/hour lessons or £380 for a 10-hour block, with a 2-hour introductory deal at £80. Flexible scheduling from 7am to 9pm...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
64 Brampton Rd, Croydon CR0 6JN
RARA Driving School

RARA Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0

Intensive course specialist operating 5 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week with no weekend surcharges. Courses range from 5 to 50 hours, all including driving test...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Redstone Apartments, 4 Rectory Park, Croydon, South Croydon CR2 9JL
Foley Driving School

Foley Driving School

10hrs for £380
5.0

Independent instructor specialising in nervous learners and those who find driving difficult. £42 per 50-minute lesson or £38 per lesson with a 10-lesson block...

ManualIntensiveTest car available
44 South Way, Croydon CR0 8RP
RDS Driving School

RDS Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0

RDS Driving School focuses on removing stress from learning to drive, with a patient instructor who specialises in nervous and new learners. Get 50% off your...

Manual
4 Cavendish Way, london CR0 8DN

Block Booking Deals in Croydon

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

Best deal - save 9%

Umer Driving School

10hrs for £320

£32.00/hr

Save 8%

Slater's School of Driving

10hrs for £340

£34.00/hr

Save 8%

Progression School of Motoring

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Save 4%

Direct Drive

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Save 4%

Purple Driving School

10hrs for £365

£36.50/hr

Save 3%

Ashanti Driving School

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Croydon

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£38/hr
16 schools4.8best rated

Croydon Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre

Croydon splits between Mitcham's 48.9% pass rate and Bromley's stronger 51.7%, handling 24,693 tests from 2024 to 2025. The South London routes feature busy stretches of the A23 through Purley and Thornton Heath, plus the complex Croydon town centre with its mix of trams, buses and heavy traffic around East Croydon station. Men achieved 50.3% to 55.2% compared to women at 47.1% to 48%, while automatic learners saw success rates of 47.8% at Mitcham rising to 49.1% at Bromley where the suburban roads are less demanding.

51%

West Wickham (London)

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

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