Driving Lessons in Lewisham
Lewisham is served by 10 driving schools and 31 independent driving instructors, with schools averaging 4.7 stars. Female driving instructors are available at 3 schools, and there are 6 independent female driving instructors in the area. Automatic driving lessons are offered by 6 schools and intensive courses by 6, with hourly rates spanning £38 to £65. Bromley test centre has a 52.9% pass rate, though note that Hither Green currently has no recent test data available.
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Driving lessons in Lewisham
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Pass Me Driving
Manual
£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.
The Ex-Examiner
Automatic
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.
Success School of Motoring
Manual
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.
Royal School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
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.
Friends Driving School
Manual and automatic
£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.
Brockley Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Autolee Driving Tuition
Automatic
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.
Kle Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Anna's Driving School
Manual
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.
Peter Hy Driving School
Manual
Alex Aboagye-nyantakyi
Giles Anthony James North
Hasib Ayubi
James Ballantyne Kennedy
Leonard Beckford
Franco Bettini
Nagalingam Chandrakumar
Urim Dedja
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Intensive courses in Lewisham
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6 Lewisham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Lewisham Test Centres and Pass Rates
Bromley (London) is the only centre for Lewisham, where 13,228 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026 with a pass rate of 52.9%. Men passed at 56%, women at 49.5%, and automatic drivers at 51%. The wait is 9 weeks. Around Bromley you'll find wide suburban roads, busy junctions on the A21 and A232, and a mix of residential streets with parked cars, hilly sections towards Hayes and Keston, and faster-moving routes heading towards the M25.
Bromley (London)
13,228 tests taken · 9 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley (London) | 49.5% | 56.0% | 51.0% | 52.9% | 13,228 | 9 weeks |