Driving Lessons in Ilford
Ilford provides exceptional choice with 25 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors serving the area. School prices are very competitive at £27-£40 per hour, with an impressive 22 schools offering automatic driving lessons. Female driving instructor options are strong, including 9 schools and 9 independent female driving instructors. Nearby Loughton test centre offers the best pass rate at 48%, significantly higher than Chingford's 36.5%.
From £27/hr·Average £35/hr
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Driving Schools in Ilford
25 schools
PJ Driving School
Automatic-only driving school offering a standout introductory deal of 10 lessons for £335. Instructors are trained to the highest standards with regular DBS background checks and drive newly maintained vehicles. Pass Plus courses also available to help new drivers reduce insurance costs and build confidence in adverse weather conditions.Automatic-only driving school offering a standout introductory deal of 10 lessons for £335. Instructors are trained to the highest standards with regular DBS...
GSM Driving Academy
Established in 1977, GSM Driving Academy pioneered the 'pay as you go' block booking model, letting learners pay only for the 1st and final lessons upfront while settling remaining lessons with their instructor. Manual lessons from £28/hour (5-hour block from £140) and automatic from £29/hour (5-hour block from £145), with 2-hour lessons also available at £42–£46 depending on transmission type.Established in 1977, GSM Driving Academy pioneered the 'pay as you go' block booking model, letting learners pay only for the 1st and final lessons upfront...
Daily Driving School
The UK's most affordable intensive driving course provider, with courses ranging from 6 to 48 hours depending on your experience. Standard lessons cost £40/hour weekdays or £45/hour weekends, with a 10-hour block at £390. Instructors focus on making nervous beginners feel at ease while building confidence on the road.The UK's most affordable intensive driving course provider, with courses ranging from 6 to 48 hours depending on your experience. Standard lessons cost £40/hour...
MyLearners
Competitive pricing from £35/hour for manual lessons or £37/hour for automatic driving lessons, with block deals at £340 for 10 hours. Introductory 2-hour trial available at £65, plus test day support with doorstep pickup included in all lessons. Offers intensive courses, Pass Plus, motorway training, and refresher lessons tailored to individual needs.Competitive pricing from £35/hour for manual lessons or £37/hour for automatic driving lessons, with block deals at £340 for 10 hours. Introductory 2-hour trial...
Craigen Driving School
75% first-time pass rate with instructor Fuhad, who has a strong track record of students passing on their first attempt. £35/hour for both manual and automatic lessons, with personalized tuition designed to build confidence in nervous learners. Standard Check Test training and Pass Plus courses also available.75% first-time pass rate with instructor Fuhad, who has a strong track record of students passing on their first attempt. £35/hour for both manual and automatic...
Andy's School of Motoring
Trained by BSM and formerly a franchisee, Andreas brings chauffeuring experience and a friendly, patient approach to every lesson. Standard lessons at £37/hour drop to £35/hour with a 10-hour block, and fast-track intensive courses are tailored to your ability, from 40+ hours for complete beginners to 10 hours for recent test retakes. Beyond learner lessons, Pass Plus and motorway driving courses help newly qualified drivers build confidence and potentially unlock insurance discounts.Trained by BSM and formerly a franchisee, Andreas brings chauffeuring experience and a friendly, patient approach to every lesson. Standard lessons at £37/hour...
Chigwell Driving School
A very high pass rate school with over 25 years' experience and thousands of students who've passed their tests. Patient and friendly instructors teach 1-2-1 lessons across manual and automatic cars, with intensive courses, Pass Plus motorway training, and student and block booking discounts available. Lessons available 7 days a week with theory test software and comprehensive revision support included.A very high pass rate school with over 25 years' experience and thousands of students who've passed their tests. Patient and friendly instructors teach 1-2-1...
Pass Class Driving School
Structured lesson planning following the DVSA syllabus, with some instructors boasting over 10 years' experience and 100% customer satisfaction ratings. Weekday lessons from £36/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour sessions available at £72. Mock tests and motorway training help build confidence before your test.Structured lesson planning following the DVSA syllabus, with some instructors boasting over 10 years' experience and 100% customer satisfaction ratings. Weekday...
Xpress Driving School
Instructors with experience from BSM, AA and RED bring professional standards to this East London school. £37/hour or from £33.50/hour with a 40-hour block at £1,340, plus an introductory offer of 4 hours for £130. Test car available for your driving test, and Pass Plus courses on offer for newly qualified drivers.Instructors with experience from BSM, AA and RED bring professional standards to this East London school. £37/hour or from £33.50/hour with a 40-hour block at...
Driving Hub
98% first-time pass rate across 450+ students with 15 years of instructor experience. Flexible pricing from £40/hour for standard weekday lessons to £45/hour on weekends, with block deals starting at £38/hour for 10 hours (£380) and a flash sale Diamond package offering 30 hours for £1,100. Both automatic and manual driving lessons available with personalized one-on-one instruction focused on building confidence.98% first-time pass rate across 450+ students with 15 years of instructor experience. Flexible pricing from £40/hour for standard weekday lessons to £45/hour on...
Hajra's Expert Driving
Best-rated driving school in London (2021/2022/2023 on Google) with an excellent first-time pass rate. £36.50/hour or £345 for a 10-hour block, plus 2-hour lessons at £72. New customers get a free 30-minute introductory lesson.Best-rated driving school in London (2021/2022/2023 on Google) with an excellent first-time pass rate. £36.50/hour or £345 for a 10-hour block, plus 2-hour...
B1st
18 years' teaching experience with free theory test preparation and structured courses from complete beginner through to Pass Plus. £33/hour or £300 for a 10-hour block in Ilford, Barking and Redbridge areas, with semi-intensive and intensive courses available. Welcomes nervous pupils and students of all abilities.18 years' teaching experience with free theory test preparation and structured courses from complete beginner through to Pass Plus. £33/hour or £300 for a...
Driving Academy Ltd
Competitive pricing from £33/hour for manual lessons or £37.50/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £340-£350. Intensive courses range from 20 to 48 hours (£780-£1920), plus test car hire from £160 including a lesson. Reviews highlight instructors like Noman and Shohag for their calm teaching style, flexibility, and ability to get learners test-ready quickly, with one student passing after just 3-5 lessons.Competitive pricing from £33/hour for manual lessons or £37.50/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £340-£350. Intensive courses range from 20 to 48...
SAM School of Motoring
One of East London's highest-rated driving schools, trusted by over 5,000 learners with 49 instructors across 199 vehicles. Lessons from £35/hour weekdays or £37/hour evenings/weekends, with 10-hour packages at £330 (weekdays) or £350 (evenings/weekends); test day car hire including a pre-test lesson from £150. Multi-language support in Italian, Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, and Punjabi, plus Pass Plus courses also available.One of East London's highest-rated driving schools, trusted by over 5,000 learners with 49 instructors across 199 vehicles. Lessons from £35/hour weekdays or...
Joanna's Driving School
A friendly female instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons across the area. Two-hour sessions at £40/hour, or £38/hour with a 10-hour block deal; test day includes a pre-test lesson, car hire, and drop-off home from the test centre for £150.A friendly female instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons across the area. Two-hour sessions at £40/hour, or £38/hour with a 10-hour block deal;...
Ladies School of Driving
99% pass rate backed by 15+ years of experience and five-star reviews. Single lessons at £40/hour, or save with 5-hour packages (£180), 10-hour blocks (£350), and intensive courses from £680 for 20 hours. Multilingual instructors teach in English, Farsi, Urdu, Punjabi, and Pushto, with test day car hire available for £200.99% pass rate backed by 15+ years of experience and five-star reviews. Single lessons at £40/hour, or save with 5-hour packages (£180), 10-hour blocks (£350),...
Ilford Driving Instructors
An East London driving school offering flexible hourly lessons from £36 on weekdays, with up to 25% savings on block bookings. Beyond standard tuition, they provide mock driving tests, motorway training, and refresher courses for nervous drivers, plus structured lessons aligned with test standards and progress tracking.An East London driving school offering flexible hourly lessons from £36 on weekdays, with up to 25% savings on block bookings. Beyond standard tuition, they...
A Class Learners
Over 200 pass pictures and videos showcase consistently high first-time pass rates from this school's experienced instructors. Manual lessons start at £27/hour (£260 for 10 hours), automatic at £28/hour (£270 for 10 hours), with test car hire available for £90-£100. Instructors know local test routes for Goodmayes and Barking inside out, helping learners pass on their first attempt.Over 200 pass pictures and videos showcase consistently high first-time pass rates from this school's experienced instructors. Manual lessons start at £27/hour...
Block Booking Deals in Ilford
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Ilford Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
Automatic learners face tough conditions across Ilford's three centres, with pass rates from just 35.3% at Barking to 41.5% at Goodmayes. The area's challenging road network includes busy dual carriageways like the A118 and complex junction systems that explain the low 40.7% average across 37,830 tests from 2024 to 2025. Goodmayes offers your best shot at 43.7%, while Barking Tanner Street's industrial setting makes it the hardest at 37.9%. Men consistently outperformed women by 3-6 percentage points across all centres.
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 |