Driving Lessons in North London
North London has 7 driving schools and a substantial pool of 40 independent driving instructors, including 13 independent female driving instructors. Schools average £42 per hour where pricing is available and maintain a strong 4.6-star rating. Female driving instructors are also available at 3 schools, while 4 schools offer automatic driving lessons. The nearby test centres show fairly consistent results, with Hendon and Mill Hill both at 51.4% pass rates, though Greenford (Horsenden Lane) sits lower at 41.4%.
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Driving lessons in North London
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Maestro Driving School
£45/hour for standard lessons, or £200 for a 5-hour block and £390 for a 10-hour block with discounted pricing. Instructors Hassina and Abdul Nasir adapt their teaching to visual learners, hands-on learners, and mixed approaches, focusing on building confidence and safe driving foundations rather than just test preparation. Open 8am–9pm daily including weekends, with 1-hour taster lessons at £80 and 2-hour lessons at £80 available.
Hendon School of Motoring
40 years in driver training with a strong reputation for high pass rates and specialization in local test routes. Manual lessons at £38/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, automatic at £43/hour; all lessons use 100% electric cars. Free theory training, mock tests, and personalized progress tracking included.
1driving
Led by ex-DVSA driving examiners who ensure consistent teaching standards across the team. Intensive courses start from £550 for 7 hours including test car hire, with larger packages up to 40 hours at £2200. Mock tests with feedback available for £80, plus motorway lessons and refresher courses for passed drivers.
Drive with IDS
Drawing on over 20 years of combined experience, IDS tailors lesson plans to match your individual learning style and pace. The school prioritises building safe driving habits alongside test success, with flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments.
Want Driving Lessons
92% pass rate backed by combined instructor experience of over 90 years and a parent company established in 1988. Network of male and female instructors across London offering block booking discounts, eco-driving lessons, and local knowledge of test routes and centres.
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Afreen Ali
Anja Blachman
William Caballero Montano
Petr Chadima
Liora Diamond
Hojjat Eatemadie
Godfrey Egeonu Oti
Hamid Ghani
Inamul Haque Sadiq
Jamila Hussainkhal
Michelle Jacobs
Fernando Jorge Tavares Dias Quintas
Fikret Kanlic
Hadassah Kaye
Veronica Lozano-oltra
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Intensive courses in North London
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2 North London schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
North London Test Centres and Pass Rates
Greenford on Horsenden Lane has the toughest roads with a 41.4% pass rate, involving the congested Western Avenue and tight residential streets around Perivale, while Hendon and Mill Hill both manage 51.4%. Between 2025 and 2026, 35,300 tests were taken across all four centres. Women passed at 47.4% in Hendon, 49.7% in Mill Hill, just 36.9% in Greenford and 50.2% in Borehamwood. Men saw 54.3%, 52.8%, 44% and 51.2% respectively. Waits are 11 weeks for Hendon, Greenford and Borehamwood, but 15 for Mill Hill. Automatic pass rates ranged from 51.2% at Mill Hill down to 41% at Greenford.
Hendon (London)
11,086 tests taken · 11 week waitMill Hill (London)
9,797 tests taken · 15 week waitBorehamwood (London)
7,195 tests taken · 11 week waitGreenford (Horsenden Lane)
7,222 tests taken · 11 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon (London) | 47.4% | 54.3% | 51.0% | 51.4% | 11,086 | 11 weeks |
| Mill Hill (London) | 49.7% | 52.8% | 51.2% | 51.4% | 9,797 | 15 weeks |
| Borehamwood (London) | 50.2% | 51.2% | 48.4% | 50.8% | 7,195 | 11 weeks |
| Greenford (Horsenden Lane) | 36.9% | 44.0% | 41.0% | 41.4% | 7,222 | 11 weeks |