Driving Lessons in Lewisham

Lewisham learners have access to 10 driving schools and 31 independent driving instructors, including 6 independent female driving instructors. Schools maintain a 4.7-star average rating and charge between £38 and £65 per hour (averaging £43), with 6 offering automatic driving lessons and 3 having female driving instructors available. The nearby Hither Green test centre recorded a 53.1% pass rate in the latest DVSA reporting period, while Bromley achieved 51.7%.

£43
average price
10
driving schools
31
independent instructors
2
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Lewisham

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Pass Me Driving

Pass Me Driving

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £380

£38/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with a 20-hour package at £740 for learners progressing through all three stages. The school combines practical on-road instruction with a comprehensive online theory course covering road signs, hazard awareness, vehicle handling, and safety margins, designed to prepare you for both test success and long-term safe driving.

Manual
93 Bramdean Cres, London SE12 0UJView school
The Ex-Examiner

The Ex-Examiner

5
From £65/hr6hrs for £390

Former DVSA examiner with 15 years' experience in test assessment, now teaching automatic driving lessons with a Grade A instructor rating. Block deals start at £390 for 6 hours, £720 for 12 hours, and £990 for 18 hours. Reviews highlight her patient teaching style and high first-time pass rates, particularly for learners rebuilding confidence after previous test failures.

AutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Pomeroy St, London SE14 5BSView school
Success School of Motoring

Success School of Motoring

5
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

Established in 1970 and run by Winston Mason, a former motor technician with 30+ years' teaching experience and 2,500 learners trained. £42/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with 20-hour intensive courses at £800 and test car hire at £110. Standout features include in-car video analysis of your driving, free online theory test practice, and the option to take lessons in your own car.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
107 Fernbrook Rd, London SE13 5NQView school
Royal School of Motoring

Royal School of Motoring

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Established in 1981 and teaching local families for over 40 years, Royal operates with office-based instructors and a physical location you can visit for support. £40/hour for manual or £50/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour block deals at £380 (manual) or £450 (automatic), plus a 5×45-minute introductory course for £145. No hidden charges for evenings or weekends, free home or work pickup, and free theory preparation included.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
8 Loampit Hill, London SE13 7SWView school
Friends Driving School

Friends Driving School

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£40 per hour or £380 for 10 hours, with no extra charge for evening or weekend lessons. Specialises in short-notice test bookings and semi-intensive courses tailored to your pace, plus Pass Plus courses for motorway confidence and insurance discounts. Door-to-door pickup from home or work, fully dual-controlled cars, and refresher courses also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Lewisham Way, London SE13 7EHView school
Brockley Driving School

Brockley Driving School

3.1
From £38/hr10hrs for £365Save £15

Over 40 years of experience helping nervous drivers and beginners build confidence in a stress-free environment. £38/hour or £365 for 10 hours, with a special offer of just £10 for the first 45-minute lesson when you book your next one in advance. Test car hire available for £140, plus Pass Plus and motorway lessons to suit every stage of your driving journey.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
Crofton Park Rd, London SE4 1AEView school
Autolee Driving Tuition

Autolee Driving Tuition

From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Grade A instructor offering one-to-one tuition in a relaxed but focused environment with positive encouragement and patient support. £40 per hour or £380 for 10 hours, £560 for 15 hours, and £750 for 20 hours; test day car hire is £160. Intensive courses tailored to individual needs are available after assessment, plus Pass Plus training and motorway tuition for post-test drivers.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Dacre Park, Blackheath, London SE13 5DDView school
Kle Driving School

Kle Driving School

4.9

Kle Driving School offers both automatic and manual lessons with a strong focus on student success, as evidenced by extensive positive reviews and a large portfolio of satisfied learners. The school provides flexible scheduling to fit around your life, making it accessible whether you're juggling work or other commitments.

ManualAutomatic
Alloa Rd, London SE8 5AHView school
Anna's Driving School

Anna's Driving School

4.7

A former scientist with 25 years in research, Anna switched careers in 2016 to become a driving instructor and now specialises in intensive courses for learners wanting to fast-track their skills. She adapts her teaching to each person's pace, balancing encouragement with clear explanation to build both competence and confidence. Manual lessons available, with motorway training also on offer.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
Limes Grove, London SE13 6DEView school
Peter Hy Driving School

Peter Hy Driving School

5
Manual
Evelyn St, London SE8 5DDView school

Intensive courses in Lewisham

Want to pass fast?

6 Lewisham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Lewisham Test Centres and Pass Rates

Just two centres serve Lewisham, processing 13,624 tests from 2024 to 2025 with a solid 52.4% average pass rate. Bromley handles the bulk of tests at 51.7%, dealing with typical South London suburban conditions, while Hither Green achieves 53.1% despite some challenging railway bridge approaches and narrow residential streets. The South Circular's influence means learners need to master dual carriageway skills, but overall conditions favour success. Men outperformed women by 7-8 percentage points, while automatic rates reached 49.1% to 51.8%.

53%

ZHither Green (London)

2,756 tests taken
Women49.2%
Men56.3%
Automatic51.8%
52%

Bromley (London)

10,868 tests taken
Women48.0%
Men55.2%
Automatic49.1%

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