Driving Lessons in Ilford
With 25 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, Ilford gives you considerable choice when starting your driving journey. Pricing is competitive, ranging from £27 to £40 per hour with an average of £35, and the schools maintain a strong 4.8-star average rating. Automatic driving lessons are widely available at 22 schools, while female driving instructors can be found at 9 schools and among 9 of the independent driving instructors. The nearby Goodmayes test centre saw over 21,000 tests in the latest DVSA reporting period with a 43.7% pass rate, while Barking's 36.3% pass rate is notably more challenging.
- £35
- average price
- 25
- driving schools
- 40
- independent instructors
- 3
- test centres
Top driving schools in Ilford by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
A Class Learners
Cheapest manual driving school in Ilford.
Orange School of Motoring
Highest-rated manual driving school in Ilford.
Orange School of Motoring
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Ilford.
Driving lessons in Ilford
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A Class Learners
Manual and automatic
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.
Driving Lessons Ilford
Manual and automatic
Established for 25+ years with over 30 instructors, all based locally in Ilford and holding a minimum of 4 years' experience. Manual lessons from £27/hour or automatic from £28/hour, with block deals starting at £130 for 5 hours; test car hire available for £100. One-to-one tuition with progress tracking and familiarity with local test routes.
Chigwell Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
East driving school
Manual
Relaxed Driving
Manual
Ahmed Adam Musa
Zahed Ahmed
Thofael Ahmed
Mubeen Ahmed Waqei
Shamim Akhtar Haq
Tauhir Alam
Amjad Ali
Abid Amin
Sean Andrew Theobalds
Asif Aurangzab Fazal
Faruk-daud Dalal
Ayub Dasu
Block booking
Best block deals in Ilford
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £40.
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.
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
Goodmayes is the busiest centre here with 21,374 tests between 2025 and 2026, recording a 43.7% pass rate where women passed at 39.1% and men at 47.2%, with automatics at 41.5%. The wait there is 21 weeks, the longest in the area. Wanstead managed 44.4% with women at 41.7% and men at 46.1%, automatics at 42.1%, and a 20 week wait. Barking is the toughest at 36.3% overall, where women passed at 34.3% and men at 37.5%, with automatics at 33.4% and a shorter 16 week wait. The roads around Barking include busy industrial areas and challenging junctions near the A13, while Goodmayes has dense residential streets and the North Circular nearby. Across all three centres, 35,175 tests were taken.
Wanstead (London)
8,258 tests taken · 20 week waitGoodmayes (London)
21,374 tests taken · 21 week waitBarking (Tanner Street)
5,543 tests taken · 16 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead (London) | 41.7% | 46.1% | 42.1% | 44.4% | 8,258 | 20 weeks |
| Goodmayes (London) | 39.1% | 47.2% | 41.5% | 43.7% | 21,374 | 21 weeks |
| Barking (Tanner Street) | 34.3% | 37.5% | 33.4% | 36.3% | 5,543 | 16 weeks |