Driving Lessons in Ealing
Intensive courses are popular in Ealing, with 8 of 11 schools offering this option alongside competitive £32.50-£45 pricing. The area supports 61 independent driving instructors, including 12 female driving instructors. Nine schools provide automatic driving lessons. Test centres nearby range from Isleworth's strong 51.8% pass rate to Greenford's more challenging 40.5%.
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Driving schools and instructors in Ealing
Automatic Driving Instructors
Instructors with over 10 years' experience offering automatic driving lessons from £40 per hour in Ealing and West London. Intensive courses run from 5 days to 2-5 weeks, with test car hire available and high pass rates across their experienced team.
MRM Driving School
Multiple first-time pass reviews highlight this instructor's patient teaching style and ability to build confidence quickly. One-to-one lessons in a Mercedes A-class automatic start at £45/hour, with a 10-hour package at £400 or 20-hour block at £760. Test day car hire available from £180.
Wings Driving School
Grade A instructor with over 10 years' experience teaching in West London, offering structured lessons in modern cars with mock tests to prepare you for first-time success. Single 2-hour lesson at £90, or £430 for 10 hours and £840 for 20 hours, with Pass Plus courses also available.
Mr. Automatic
Automatic driving lessons from £45/hour, with block deals starting at £170 for 4 hours or £400 for 10 hours. Test car hire available at £150, plus a fast-track test finder service to secure dates within 1-2 weeks. Experience with international drivers and beginners alike, with refresher courses for expats returning to UK roads.
AA Pass Driving School
Over 500 students have passed their test with this West London school, which combines affordable pricing with a calm, patient teaching approach suited to nervous learners. Single hours cost £35, or save with block deals like 10 hours for £380; automatic intensive courses run from £750 for 20 hours. Free theory instruction is included throughout, and test day car hire is available for an additional fee.
SSM Driving School
Known for building confidence in nervous and first-time learners, with consistent testimonials praising patience and a calm teaching style. Lessons start at £32.50/hour (£35 evenings and weekends), with a minimum 2-hour booking per session. Speaks Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu alongside English, and Pass Plus courses are also available.
Ealing Driving School
Patient instructors specialising in nervous drivers and those needing tests at short notice, with a calm, measured teaching approach throughout. £40 per hour for 2-hour lessons, or £38 per hour as part of a 10-hour block at £380. Test car hire available for £180, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.
Last Minute Driving Test Car Hire
Specialises in short-notice test bookings and last-minute intensive courses for learner drivers and international licence holders converting to UK driving. Offers 4, 8, or 12-hour intensive courses bundled with test car hire across all Greater London test centres, plus a guaranteed cancellation test finder service (pay only £30 once a date is confirmed). Both automatic and manual cars available with qualified instructors who have local knowledge of every London test centre.
Mostafa Driving School
Winner of Best Training Resources 2022 with a 5-star DSR rating. Students consistently pass first time after struggling with other instructors, with testimonials highlighting Mostafa's ability to teach both theory and practical skills effectively.
West London Automatic Driving School
Operating since 2012 with over 2,000 successful test passes and 5,000+ happy students. Specializes in nervous and beginner drivers seeking automatic lessons, with test car hire available and intensive courses on offer. Pass Plus courses also available for newly qualified drivers.
Ahora Driving School
A 95% first-time pass rate school specialising in intensive courses that can get you test-ready in as little as 2-3 weeks. Alongside standard lessons, they offer short notice test booking with a money-back guarantee, refresher courses for returning drivers, and Pass Plus training. Call for pricing tailored to your area.
Block booking
Best block deals in Ealing
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £50.
Intensive courses in Ealing
Want to pass fast?
8 Ealing schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Ealing Test Centres and Pass Rates
Automatic drivers showed mixed results across Ealing's four centres, from 37.7% at Greenford up to 49.7% at Isleworth, with 31,962 total tests producing a 46.4% average from 2024 to 2025. Isleworth delivered the strongest performance at 51.8%, benefiting from its mix of suburban roads and the quieter areas around Osterley Park. The challenging Greenford routes include the busy A40 Western Avenue and complex roundabouts around Perivale, explaining that centre's lower 40.5% rate. Women achieved 35.8% to 49.3% depending on centre, while men reached 43.6% to 53.8% across the different locations.
Isleworth (Fleming Way)
12,106 tests takenYeading (London)
6,289 tests takenSouthall (London)
6,461 tests takenGreenford (Horsenden Lane)
7,106 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 49.3% | 53.8% | 49.7% | 51.8% | 12,106 |
| Yeading (London) | 44.2% | 48.0% | 47.2% | 46.9% | 6,289 |
| Southall (London) | 43.2% | 47.8% | 43.5% | 46.2% | 6,461 |
| Greenford (Horsenden Lane) | 35.8% | 43.6% | 37.7% | 40.5% | 7,106 |