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%.

£35
average price
25
driving schools
40
independent instructors
3
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Ilford

Showing 120 of 25
Orange School of Motoring

Orange School of Motoring

5(299)98% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

98% pass rate with 12 years' experience and a team of professional instructors. £35/hour for single lessons or £340 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses also available. Caters to learners aged 17 to over 70, structuring all training to individual needs.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
115 Staines Rd, Ilford IG1 2UXView school
Andy's School of Motoring

Andy's School of Motoring

5(85)
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

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.

ManualIntensive
53 Glenham Dr, Ilford IG2 6SFView school
SMA Driving School

SMA Driving School

5(43)
From £35/hr5hrs for £165Save £10

SMA Driving School offers competitive block booking deals starting at £33 per hour for manual lessons (5 lessons for £165) and £36 per hour for automatic lessons (5 lessons for £180), with test car hire available for £150 including a free warm-up lesson. Beyond standard courses, they cater to diverse learners including foreign drivers adapting to UK roads, older people with discounted rates, and those seeking refresher or advanced training. Intensive courses compress learning into 1-2 weeks for those needing to pass quickly.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Cranbrook Rd, Cranbrook, Ilford IG1 4TFView school
Ilford Driving Instructors

Ilford Driving Instructors

5(11)
From £36/hrBlock bookings available

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Ilford IG2 6XEView school
MyLearners

MyLearners

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
49 Hickling Rd, Ilford IG1 2HEView school
Craigen Driving School

Craigen Driving School

575% pass rate
From £35/hr

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.

ManualAutomatic
98 Goodmayes Rd, LONDON IG3 9UZView school
Pass Class Driving School

Pass Class Driving School

5
From £36/hr10hrs for £350Save £10

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
98 Goodmayes Rd, Ilford IG3 9UZView school
Xpress Driving School

Xpress Driving School

5
From £37/hr40hrs for £1340Save £140

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG2 6TFView school
Driving Hub

Driving Hub

598% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
14 Hyacinth Cl, Ilford IG1 2LUView school
Hajra's Expert Driving

Hajra's Expert Driving

5
From £36.50/hr10hrs for £345Save £20

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.

AutomaticIntensive
108 S Park Rd, Ilford IG1 1SZView school
Driving Academy Ltd

Driving Academy Ltd

5
From £33/hr10hrs for £340

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
145c Ley St, Ilford IG1 4BLView school
SAM School of Motoring

SAM School of Motoring

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Italian, Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi
4 Kingston Rd, Ilford IG1 1PAView school
Joanna's Driving School

Joanna's Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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.

AutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
68 Abbotswood Gardens, Ilford IG5 0BHView school
Ladies School of Driving

Ladies School of Driving

599% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £350Save £50

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Farsi, Urdu, Punjabi, Pushto
Essex, 10-Huntings Farm, Green Ln, Ilford IG1 1YEView school
LDN Drive

LDN Drive

5
From £35/hr20hrs for £660Save £40

Senior instructors with 15+ years' experience, some of whom have trained other driving instructors to ADI standard. A high first-time pass rate backed by 100+ students passed and consistent 5-star reviews. Lessons start at £35/hour, with block deals from £340 for 10 hours down to £33/hour for 20-hour packages.

AutomaticIntensive
Redbridge Ln E, Ilford IG4 5BQView school
3R Driving School

3R Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £330Save £70

Specialises in manual driving instruction with experience training civil engineering professionals and those seeking career-ready skills for logistics and transport roles. £40/hour or £70 for 2-hour lessons; 10-hour blocks at £330 and 20-hour blocks at £650 include free pick-up and drop-off. Particularly good with nervous drivers and the elderly, with test car available and six-day-a-week scheduling.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
112 Mayesbrook Rd, Ilford IG3 9PJView school
Daily Driving School

Daily Driving School

4.9
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
98 Goodmayes Rd, Ilford IG3 9UZView school
B1st

B1st

4.9
From £33/hr10hrs for £300Save £30

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
32 Raymond Rd, Ilford IG2 7EAView school
GSM Driving Academy

GSM Driving Academy

4.8
From £28/hr5hrs for £140

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
156 Fencepiece Rd, Ilford IG6 2LAView school
A Class Learners

A Class Learners

4.8
From £27/hr10hrs for £260Save £10

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Tomswood Hill, Ilford IG6 2QPView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Ilford?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£37
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£25–30
3
£30–35
2
£35–40
16

Based on prices from 21 driving schools in Ilford.

Intensive courses in Ilford

Want to pass fast?

17 Ilford schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Ilford Test Centres and Pass Rates

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.

44%

Goodmayes (London)

21,961 tests taken
Women39.1%
Men47.7%
Automatic41.5%
40%

Wanstead (London)

8,370 tests taken
Women37.3%
Men42.2%
Automatic38.8%
38%

Barking (Tanner Street)

7,499 tests taken
Women34.4%
Men40.0%
Automatic35.3%

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