Driving Lessons in East Ham
East Ham's 6 driving schools offer some of the most competitive pricing around, from £31.50 to £35 per hour and averaging just £34. Four schools provide automatic driving lessons, 2 offer female driving instructors, and 4 run intensive courses. Local test centres prove challenging, with Barking at 37.9%, Goodmayes at 43.7%, and Wanstead at 40.4% according to the latest DVSA figures.
- £31.50
- prices from
- 6
- driving schools
- 3
- test centres
Driving schools and instructors in East Ham
Capital School of Motoring
Automatic specialist in East London with a Client Centered System that balances support with challenge to build confidence. Nervous drivers particularly welcome. Lessons from £35/hour, with block deals at £320 for 10 hours or £650 for 20 hours, plus intensive courses available.
J & I Driving School
Established in East London with deep knowledge of local test routes across Goodmayers, Barking, Wanstead, Chingford and Loughton. Competitive pricing at £31.50/hour for 2-hour lessons, or £31/hour within a 10-hour block at £310, with flexible evening and weekend availability plus Pass Plus courses on offer.
Mujeeb Driving School
13 years' experience with over 1,000 happy students. Automatic lessons at £35/hour, or £330 for a 10-hour block (advance booking, save £20). Test day car hire available for £130 including a 1-hour lesson, plus a strict no-photo privacy policy sets this school apart from competitors who share student images on social media.
ECO-DRIVE Driving School
Run by a team of friends with over 20 years' combined experience in the driving industry, ECO-DRIVE offers one-to-one tuition with instructors who teach for safe, confident driving beyond just passing the test. Block booking discounts, mock practical tests, motorway and refresher courses available, with flexible hours seven days a week.
S L M Driving School
Established in 1990 with an extremely high pass rate and 5-star reviews. Block booking discounts and student discounts available, plus theory test support and Pass Plus courses. Intensive courses can be completed within two weeks, with flexible scheduling to suit your pace.
Block booking
Best block deals in East Ham
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Intensive courses in East Ham
Want to pass fast?
4 East Ham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
East Ham Test Centres and Pass Rates
East Ham's 37,830 tests between 2024 and 2025 produced a 40.7% average across three centres, with Goodmayes leading at 43.7% and Barking trailing at 37.9%. These routes involve some of London's most demanding driving around the A13 and North Circular, plus busy shopping areas in Forest Gate and Manor Park where narrow streets and heavy pedestrian traffic create additional challenges. The gender gap remained fairly consistent, with women achieving 34.4% to 39.1% and men reaching 40% to 47.7%. Automatic learners managed 35.3% to 41.5% depending on which centre they chose.
Goodmayes (London)
21,961 tests takenWanstead (London)
8,370 tests takenBarking (Tanner Street)
7,499 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes (London) | 39.1% | 47.7% | 41.5% | 43.7% | 21,961 |
| Wanstead (London) | 37.3% | 42.2% | 38.8% | 40.4% | 8,370 |
| Barking (Tanner Street) | 34.4% | 40.0% | 35.3% | 37.9% | 7,499 |