Driving Lessons in North London
North London's 7 driving schools average 4.6-star ratings with pricing from £38-£45 per hour, while 40 independent driving instructors operate across the area. Female driving instructors are available through 3 schools plus 13 independent female driving instructors. Test centres show mixed results, with Mill Hill achieving 51.1% compared to Greenford's challenging 40.5% pass rate.
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Driving schools and instructors in North London
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.
Block booking
Best block deals in North London
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £60.
Intensive courses in North London
Want to pass fast?
2 North London schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
North London Test Centres and Pass Rates
Automatic learners see 34.6-50.9% pass rates across North London's challenging road network, where 7 centres processed 58,819 tests from 2024 to 2025. Enfield Innova Business Park offers your best shot at 54.1%, while Chingford proves the toughest at just 36.5% - those narrow Victorian streets and the nightmare junction at Chingford Hatch roundabout catch many learners out. The overall average sits at 45.6%, with women scoring 34-52.7% and men achieving 38-55.1% depending on which centre you choose.
Mill Hill (London)
8,688 tests takenHendon (London)
11,608 tests takenBorehamwood (London)
7,798 tests takenGreenford (Horsenden Lane)
7,106 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill (London) | 49.1% | 52.6% | 50.8% | 51.1% | 8,688 |
| Hendon (London) | 47.0% | 51.5% | 49.1% | 49.5% | 11,608 |
| Borehamwood (London) | 43.3% | 49.1% | 44.8% | 46.8% | 7,798 |
| Greenford (Horsenden Lane) | 35.8% | 43.6% | 37.7% | 40.5% | 7,106 |