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%.

From £28/hr·Average £38/hr

Kingston Upon Thames's Top Picks

Best Value

Licence 2 Skills

Cheapest manual driving school in Kingston Upon Thames.

5.0
£28/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Connect Driving School

The highest-rated manual driving school in Kingston Upon Thames, and the top-rated with female instructors.

4.9(190 reviews)
£37.5/hr
Best Automatic

Connect Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Kingston Upon Thames.

4.9(190 reviews)
£37.5/hr

Driving Schools in Kingston Upon Thames

7 schools

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...

ManualTest car available
54 Sopwith Cl, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5RN
Surrey Driving School

Surrey Driving School

From £44/hr·10hrs for £420Save 5%
5.0

Known for working with nervous learners, this school has built a reputation on patience and clear instruction, with over 80% of pupils coming through...

ManualTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
14 Orme Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 3SA
Licence 2 Skills

Licence 2 Skills

From £28/hr
5.0

Szabi brings 17 years of manual driving instruction across South West London, teaching exclusively in structured 2-hour blocks with a calm, methodical approach....

Manual
Tudor Dr, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5QJ
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,...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
38 Harrowdene Gardens, Teddington TW11 0DJ
Connect Driving School

Connect Driving School

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £360Save 4%
4.9(190)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Burritt Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 3HP
PassingWithUs

PassingWithUs

1.0
Manual
3 Dumbleton Cl, Kingston upon Thames KT1 3ST
Jonathan Driver

Jonathan Driver

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

Block Booking Deals in Kingston Upon Thames

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

Best deal — save 5%

Surrey Driving School

10hrs for £420

£42.00/hr

Save 4%

Connect Driving School

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Kingston Upon Thames

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From£37.5/hr
1 school4.9best rated

Kingston Upon Thames Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres

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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