Driving Lessons in Peckham
South London's Peckham area serves learners through 5 driving schools and 35 independent driving instructors, with schools achieving solid ratings and charging £42-£50 per hour on average. Three schools offer automatic driving lessons, while female driving instructor options include 2 schools and 3 independent female driving instructors. Multiple nearby test centres provide flexibility, particularly Sidcup with its strong 59% pass rate and Hither Green at 53.1%. Schools average 4.5 stars across reviews.
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Driving schools and instructors in Peckham
S.London Driving School
Multiple five-star reviews highlight an instructor known for settling anxiety and building confidence, with several students passing first time after 20-24 lessons. Daytime lessons from £48/hour or £450 for a 10-hour block; evenings and weekends at £55/hour or £520 for 10 hours. Test day car hire costs £145, with mock tests available at £144 for a full 3-hour session including pickup, introduction, and debrief.
The Academy of Driving
One of the fastest-growing driving schools across East Anglia with instructors in Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Sussex, Cheshire and North Wales. £42/hour for single lessons or £390 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire from £150 and Pass Plus courses at £280. The school focuses on creating a calm, relaxed environment where learning is enjoyed rather than endured, backed by experienced instructors who understand what learners go through.
Smart Choice Driving School
Instructor Everton has built a reputation for transforming nervous drivers into confident ones, with multiple five-star reviews praising his patience, attention to detail, and ability to help students pass first time. Lessons are £50/hour with competitive block booking discounts available, plus test car usage at £150 for local test centres (£170+ for others). One-to-one tuition, structured lesson plans, and flexible scheduling with no extra charge for evenings and weekends.
Block booking
Best block deals in Peckham
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Intensive courses in Peckham
Want to pass fast?
1 Peckham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Peckham Test Centres and Pass Rates
With 2,756 tests taken at just one centre, Peckham routes through Hither Green offer a 53.1% pass rate that sits comfortably above the national average. The area's tree-lined residential streets around Lewisham mix with busier sections along the A20, creating a good balance for test conditions. Women scored 49.2% while men achieved 56.3%, and automatic learners saw a 51.8% pass rate navigating these South East London roads between 2024 and 2025.
ZHither Green (London)
2,756 tests takenBromley (London)
10,868 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZHither Green (London) | 49.2% | 56.3% | 51.8% | 53.1% | 2,756 |
| Bromley (London) | 48.0% | 55.2% | 49.1% | 51.7% | 10,868 |