Driving Lessons in Kingston Upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames combines 7 driving schools with 39 independent driving instructors, offering competitive pricing from £28-£44 per hour among the schools. The independent driving instructors include 9 female driving instructors for those preferring this option. Test centre prospects look promising, with nearby Tolworth achieving an excellent 53.3% pass rate and Isleworth close behind at 51.8%.

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Driving schools and instructors in Kingston Upon Thames

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Surrey Driving School

Surrey Driving School

5
From £44/hr10hrs for £420Save £20

Known for working with nervous learners, this school has built a reputation on patience and clear instruction, with over 80% of pupils coming through recommendations. £44/hour or £420 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses at £300 and test day car hire at £100 including a pre-test lesson.

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14 Orme Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 3SAView school
Licence 2 Skills

Licence 2 Skills

5
From £28/hr

Szabi brings 17 years of manual driving instruction across South West London, teaching exclusively in structured 2-hour blocks with a calm, methodical approach. Lessons focus on honest feedback and clear progression, whether you're a nervous first-time learner or returning to the road after time away. £28/hour or £50 for a 2-hour lesson, with Pass Plus courses also available.

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Tudor Dr, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5QJView school
Connect Driving School

Connect Driving School

4.9(190)
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £360Save £15

Over 3,000 students have passed with Connect, backed by a 5.0 rating across 801 reviews. Single lessons from £37.50/hour, 10-hour blocks at £360, or 30-hour intensive courses at £1,200; NHS and student discounts available on 6-hour packages. Winter offer: first lesson just £14.99 when booking two lessons together.

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Burritt Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 3HPView school
JLSM Driving School

JLSM Driving School

From £42/hr

£42 per hour, or £75 for a 2-hour lesson (£68 for under-25s in March and April). No car sharing on any lesson, with test day pickup included and the option to use the instructor's car for your test. Known for patience and courtesy, this single-instructor school offers flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours.

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54 Sopwith Cl, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5RNView school
Drive with Jeff

Drive with Jeff

A 26-year institution in the local area, Jeff Sullivan has built a reputation for patient, confidence-building instruction that works across all learner types, from complete novices to those returning after years away. His reviews consistently highlight his calm approach and ability to make nervous drivers feel comfortable, with several students crediting him for first-time passes. Flexible lesson lengths (one, 1.5, or two hours) available Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday mornings and evenings.

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38 Harrowdene Gardens, Teddington TW11 0DJView school
PassingWithUs

PassingWithUs

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3 Dumbleton Cl, Kingston upon Thames KT1 3STView school
Jonathan Driver

Jonathan Driver

Manual
The Griffin Centre, 2 High St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1EYView school

Block booking

Best block deals in Kingston Upon Thames

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.

  1. Surrey Driving School

    £42010 hrs

    £42/hr£44/hr

    Save £20

  2. Connect Driving School

    £36010 hrs

    £36/hr£37.50/hr

    Save £15

Intensive courses in Kingston Upon Thames

Want to pass fast?

1 Kingston Upon Thames schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Kingston Upon Thames Test Centres and Pass Rates

Kingston upon Thames covers three centres with 37,607 tests between 2024 and 2025, achieving an impressive 51.3% average. Tolworth leads at 53.3%, taking advantage of well-planned suburban roads and the relatively calm A238, while Morden's 48.8% reflects busier town centre conditions with more complex traffic systems. The Thames-side location means some challenging riverside roads but generally good driving conditions. Men scored 51.1% to 55.6% while women achieved 46.2% to 50.8%, and automatic learners managed 47.9% to 50.7%.

53%

Tolworth (London)

9,241 tests taken
Women50.8%
Men55.6%
Automatic50.7%
52%

Isleworth (Fleming Way)

12,106 tests taken
Women49.3%
Men53.8%
Automatic49.7%
49%

Morden (London)

16,260 tests taken
Women46.2%
Men51.1%
Automatic47.9%

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