Driving Lessons in Finchley
Six driving schools and 30 independent driving instructors operate in Finchley, with 7 independent female driving instructors and 2 schools offering female driving instructors. Schools achieve a 4.8-star average rating, with pricing from £38 to £50 per hour where available. Four schools provide automatic driving lessons and 3 offer intensive courses. Nearby test centres perform reasonably well – Mill Hill leads at 51.1% pass rate, while Barnet and Hendon both sit close to 50%.
From £38/hr·Average £46/hr·Automatic from £46/hr
Driving Schools in Finchley
6 schools
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.Established instructor serving North London with a comprehensive range of courses including nervous driver lessons, night time driving, motorway tuition, and...
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.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...
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.Established since 2007 with a focus on building confidence across diverse driving situations. £38/hour for automatic lessons, or £33/hour when booking blocks;...
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.Established in 2005 with 15 years' experience, UK7 specialises in building confidence for nervous and anxious learners, with testimonials highlighting...
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.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...
Block Booking Deals in Finchley
3 schools offer block deals - book in bulk and save.
Intensive Courses in Finchley
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Finchley Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 6 nearby test centres
Women's pass rates across Finchley's seven centres ranged from 43.1% at Wood Green to 52.7% at Enfield Innova, while men scored between 45% at Enfield Brancroft Way and 55.1% at Innova. The local roads vary dramatically - Enfield Innova benefits from newer, wider roads around the business park, explaining its standout 54.1% pass rate, while Wood Green's 46.8% reflects the challenging urban environment with tight turns and heavy traffic. Automatic learners saw rates from 39.5% to 50.9%, and the area handled 61,221 tests between 2024 and 2025 with a 49.3% average.
Mill Hill (London)
8,688 tests takenBarnet (London)
9,720 tests takenHendon (London)
11,608 tests takenTottenham
12,178 tests takenWood Green (London)
10,797 tests takenBorehamwood (London)
7,798 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill (London) | 49.1% | 52.6% | 50.8% | 51.1% | 8,688 |
| Barnet (London) | 48.0% | 51.2% | 48.6% | 49.9% | 9,720 |
| Hendon (London) | 47.0% | 51.5% | 49.1% | 49.5% | 11,608 |
| Tottenham | 45.4% | 49.6% | 46.0% | 47.9% | 12,178 |
| Wood Green (London) | 43.1% | 49.3% | 43.7% | 46.8% | 10,797 |
| Borehamwood (London) | 43.3% | 49.1% | 44.8% | 46.8% | 7,798 |