Driving Lessons in Kingsbury
The 6 driving schools here earn excellent ratings averaging 4.7 stars, with 5 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 3 providing intensive courses. Unfortunately, no independent driving instructors are currently available in the area, though the nearby London test centres provide multiple options. Pass rates vary considerably across these centres, from Mill Hill's solid 51.1% down to Greenford's challenging 40.5%.
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Driving schools and instructors in Kingsbury
Colindale Driving School
Modern vehicles equipped with advanced safety features and personalized lesson plans tailored to each learner's pace. Open seven days a week from 8am to 6pm, making it easy to fit lessons around your schedule. Contact them directly for current pricing and availability.
Mill Hill Driving School
Over 25 years of teaching experience with instructors known for patience and flexibility, including no late cancellation fees and same-day lesson bookings. Reviews highlight rapid progress, with one learner passing after just one month following unsuccessful attempts elsewhere. Friendly, reliable service tailored to individual learners building confidence behind the wheel.
Steer Green Driving School
Nearly 20 years' experience with training from the Instructor College in London and background with AA. First 10 lessons from just £260 for beginners, with discounted block bookings available and Pass Plus courses also on offer.
DTC UK
83% pass rate across 4,500+ intensive courses since 2009, with one-to-one tuition and no car sharing. Grade A or B instructors familiar with local test routes handle fast-track bookings, test cancellations, and theory test arrangements. Courses available in London, Birmingham, and Manchester in automatic or manual cars, with honest instructor feedback on readiness rather than upselling extra lessons.
HSA Driving School
Over 20 years of professional experience with instructors certified to support learners with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. 97% of learners recommend HSA, with training focused on real local test routes across North London so you progress faster and arrive at test day confident. Flexible scheduling includes evenings and weekends, manual and automatic lessons, and intensive courses available.
Block booking
Best block deals in Kingsbury
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops.
Intensive courses in Kingsbury
Want to pass fast?
3 Kingsbury schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Kingsbury Test Centres and Pass Rates
The four centres serving Kingsbury saw 37,814 tests from 2024 to 2025, averaging 49.3%. Suburban locations like Mill Hill (51.1%) and Barnet (49.9%) benefit from quieter roads compared to busier areas, while Borehamwood sits at 46.8% due to more challenging A-road connections. Women's performance ranged from 43.3% to 49.1% while men scored 49.1% to 52.6%. Automatic rates clustered around 45-51%, showing these areas suit learners regardless of transmission choice.
Mill Hill (London)
8,688 tests takenBarnet (London)
9,720 tests takenHendon (London)
11,608 tests takenBorehamwood (London)
7,798 tests takenGreenford (Horsenden Lane)
7,106 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 |
| Borehamwood (London) | 43.3% | 49.1% | 44.8% | 46.8% | 7,798 |
| Greenford (Horsenden Lane) | 35.8% | 43.6% | 37.7% | 40.5% | 7,106 |