Driving Lessons in Finchley
Six driving schools in Finchley average a strong 4.8-star rating, with 30 independent driving instructors adding to your options. Prices span £38 to £50 per hour (averaging £46), reflecting London rates. Four schools specialise in automatic driving lessons and three offer intensive courses. Female driving instructors are available at two schools, and there are 7 independent female driving instructors. Nearby test centres cluster around 47-51% pass rates, with Mill Hill and Hendon both at 51.4%.
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Driving lessons in Finchley
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Showing 1–6 of 6 driving schools, plus every independent instructor in Finchley.
Dilara School of Motoring
Established instructor serving North London with a comprehensive range of courses including nervous driver lessons, night time driving, motorway tuition, and Pass Plus. Standard lessons at £50/hour or £450 for a 10-hour block, with motorway lessons at £120 for 2 hours and a £180 test day fee that includes an hour of tuition.
Arrow Driving School
Established in 2001, Arrow Driving School is one of the longest-running driving schools in North London, with local instructors who know the test routes inside out. £50/hour for individual lessons, or save with block deals: £48/hour for 10 hours or £46/hour for 20 hours. Intensive courses and Pass Plus training also available, with short-notice test bookings arranged.
CPDL - Carlos P Driving Lessons
Established since 2007 with a focus on building confidence across diverse driving situations. £38/hour for automatic lessons, or £33/hour when booking blocks; students and NHS staff receive £28/hour. Multilingual instruction in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish, plus specialist support for learners with dyslexia and dyspraxia.
UK7 Driving School
Established in 2005 with 15 years' experience, UK7 specialises in building confidence for nervous and anxious learners, with testimonials highlighting transformations from fear to passing first-time. Instructors speak English, German, Swedish, Farsi, and Arabic, and can find test cancellations within one week. Pass Plus courses and test car hire are available.
Joycelyn Driving School
The majority of pupils pass first time with this female instructor, who offers one-to-one lessons tailored to your pace and learning goals. Solo lessons mean you never share your instructor's time, and regular progress reviews help identify gaps before test day.
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Intensive courses in Finchley
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3 Finchley schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Finchley Test Centres and Pass Rates
Across 6 centres serving Finchley, 61,698 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026 with an average of 49.9%. Mill Hill and Hendon both achieve 51.4%, with Mill Hill seeing women at 49.7% and men at 52.8%, while Hendon has women at 47.4% and men at 54.3%. The roads around Hendon include the A1 with fast-moving traffic and complex slip roads, the tight turns near Brent Cross shopping centre, and residential streets in Golders Green with constant parking challenges
Mill Hill (London)
9,797 tests taken · 15 week waitHendon (London)
11,086 tests taken · 11 week waitBorehamwood (London)
7,195 tests taken · 11 week waitBarnet (London)
12,397 tests taken · 21 week waitTottenham
9,844 tests taken · 10 week waitWood Green (London)
11,379 tests taken · 13 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill (London) | 49.7% | 52.8% | 51.2% | 51.4% | 9,797 | 15 weeks |
| Hendon (London) | 47.4% | 54.3% | 51.0% | 51.4% | 11,086 | 11 weeks |
| Borehamwood (London) | 50.2% | 51.2% | 48.4% | 50.8% | 7,195 | 11 weeks |
| Barnet (London) | 47.7% | 51.4% | 48.1% | 49.9% | 12,397 | 21 weeks |
| Tottenham | 45.6% | 51.2% | 48.0% | 48.9% | 9,844 | 10 weeks |
| Wood Green (London) | 44.1% | 48.6% | 45.8% | 46.8% | 11,379 | 13 weeks |