Driving Lessons in Islington

Islington learners can choose from 16 driving schools and 47 independent driving instructors, creating excellent variety across North London. Schools price competitively from £32.50-£40 per hour while maintaining strong 4.8-star ratings. Eight schools provide automatic driving lessons, with female driving instructor options including 3 schools and 8 independent female driving instructors. Test centres vary significantly in performance, from Tottenham's 47.9% down to Chingford's 36.5%.

From £32.5/hr·Average £38/hr

Driving Schools in Islington

16 schools

DEC Driving School

DEC Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £360Save 10%
4.8·90% pass rate

90% first-time pass rate backed by 30+ years in Hackney and 95% five-star Google reviews. Beginner lessons from £40/hour, refresher lessons at £45/hour, or a...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
36 Balls Pond Rd, London N1 4AU
Beans Driving School

Beans Driving School

5.0

Beans operates a nationwide network of instructors across the UK, offering beginner lessons, motorway and roundabout training, mock tests, and Pass Plus...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
2nd Floor, Turnmill St, London EC1M 5QU
London City Driving School

London City Driving School

6hrs for £300
5.0

A-graded instructors specialising in nervous pupils and intensive courses, with a track record of fast test passes in London. The 6-hour refresher course costs...

ManualIntensive
Henry House, 275 New N Rd, London N1 7AA
Holloway Driving School

Holloway Driving School

From £32.5/hr·10hrs for £360
4.8

Holloway Driving School has trained over 500 learners with 100% customer satisfaction and positive feedback across the board. Lessons start at £32.50/hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
119 Westbourne Rd, London N7 8AA
Academy Intensive Limited

Academy Intensive Limited

12hrs for £799
5.0

Residential intensive driving courses with test fees and accommodation included, ranging from 12 to 40 hours over 3-8 days, priced from £799 to £2,109. Founded...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Kemp House, 160 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX
Diamond School of Motoring

Diamond School of Motoring

From £37/hr
4.7

Grade A instructor with over 40 years' experience since 1982, offering manual lessons at £37/hour and automatic lessons at £38/hour. Specialises in nervous...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
51A Blackstock Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 2JW
Camden driving school

Camden driving school

4.8
Manual
11 Thorpedale Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 3BH
The Learner Center

The Learner Center

4.8

Specialising in electric vehicle driving lessons with a focus on eco-friendly, zero-emissions learning. Over 1,500 students passed and 20 years' experience,...

ManualIntensive
70 Colthurst Cres, Finsbury Park, London N4 2FB
Ariana Automatic Driving School

Ariana Automatic Driving School

5.0
Manual
Essex Rd, London N1 3QP
7 Day Intensive

7 Day Intensive

Block bookings available
4.9

Intensive driving courses ranging from 5 to 48 hours, with test booking and mock exams included as standard. Flexible session lengths of 2, 4, or 6 hours mean...

ManualIntensiveTest car available
124 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX

Sterling Driving Academy

From £40/hr·10hrs for £350Save 13%

Based at Angel Station, U Drive Me teaches manual driving using a proven rote method focused on building confidence and concentration rapidly. At £40/hour or...

Manual
London N1 9LT
Automatic Driving School N1

Automatic Driving School N1

5.0
Manual
Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7QE
Milestones School of Motoring

Milestones School of Motoring

Block bookings available
5.0

Specialist in automatic driving lessons run by Lola Owolabi, who brings years of transport and motoring sector experience. Lesson reports track your progress at...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
400, Henry House, 275 New N Rd, London N1 7AA
Holborn School of Motoring

Holborn School of Motoring

From £40/hr·30hrs for £1080Save 10%
4.9

Established in 1965 and still operating from the same Clerkenwell Road location, this school combines decades of stability with instructors who've stayed for...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
178 Clerkenwell Rd, London EC1R 5DD
Ash Driving School

Ash Driving School

4.9
Manual
84B Highbury New Park, London N5 2DJ
Archway Driving School

Archway Driving School

Block bookings available
4.0

Founded in 1974 with 44+ years of experience, this school specialises in nervous drivers and advanced motorists alike, drawing most new pupils from...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
38 Junction Rd, Archway, London N19 5RD

Block Booking Deals in Islington

9 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 13%

Sterling Driving Academy

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Save 10%

Holborn School of Motoring

30hrs for £1080

£36.00/hr

Save 10%

DEC Driving School

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

London City Driving School

6hrs for £300

£50.00/hr

Academy Intensive Limited

12hrs for £799

£66.58/hr

Holloway Driving School

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Islington

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£40/hr
9 schools4.9best rated

Islington Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres

Two centres in Islington handled 22,975 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Tottenham edging ahead at a 47.9% pass rate compared to Wood Green's 46.8%. Both locations deal with typical North London challenges - busy bus routes, cyclists, and narrow Victorian streets that can catch learners off guard during manoeuvres. The 47.3% area average reflects these urban difficulties. Men scored around 49% at both centres while women achieved 43-45%, and automatic pass rates held steady at 44% to 46%.

48%

Tottenham

12,178 tests taken
Women45.4%
Men49.6%
Automatic46.0%
47%

Wood Green (London)

10,797 tests taken
Women43.1%
Men49.3%
Automatic43.7%

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