Driving Lessons in Romford

Romford combines 13 driving schools with 41 independent driving instructors, offering excellent value with school prices averaging just £33 per hour. The schools achieve an impressive 4.9-star rating, with 7 offering automatic driving lessons and 2 providing female driving instructors, while 7 of the independent driving instructors are female driving instructors. Test centre options include Hornchurch at 48.3% and Brentwood at 48.5%, both significantly better than the challenging Goodmayes centre (43.7%).

£33
average price
13
driving schools
41
independent instructors
2
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Romford

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DBS Driving School

DBS Driving School

5
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

Experienced instructors with excellent pass rates and a focus on practical test advice from day one. Lessons start at £37/hour with 10-hour block deals at £350, plus refresher courses and Pass Plus training available to reduce insurance costs by up to 30%.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
101, Romford RM7 7JTView school
Goodmayes Driving Academy

Goodmayes Driving Academy

5
From £35/hr

Straightforward pricing at £35/hour or £70 for two-hour lessons, with no premium charges for evenings or weekends. The academy covers defensive driving and road safety fundamentals across a comprehensive curriculum, suitable for complete beginners through to refresher learners.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Maydeb Court, Whalebone Ln S, Dagenham, Romford RM6 6HRView school
Look & Learn

Look & Learn

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £280Save £20

Grade A instructor with 30 years of driving experience and multiple 5-star reviews praising her calm, patient teaching style. Individual lessons at £30/hour, or £140 for 5 lessons and £280 for 10 lessons with fixed prices guaranteed throughout your tuition. Test day includes a 1-hour lesson plus use of the car for £65.

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car available
147 Carlton Rd, Romford RM2 5AUView school
Havering School of Motoring

Havering School of Motoring

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £300Save £50

Over 35 years of combined experience serving the local area with a focus on manual lessons. Two-hour lessons at £70, or £300 for a 10-lesson block; evening and weekend lessons cost £85 for two hours.

ManualEveningsWeekends
96 Mildmay Rd, Romford RM7 7DBView school
Paresh Patel's Driver Training

Paresh Patel's Driver Training

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £300

Grade 5 instructor with over 25 years driving experience and a high pass rate across 300+ pupils. £30/hour for manual or automatic lessons, or £300 for a 10-hour block booking. Intensive courses from £300 to £1500 depending on experience level, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway tuition available.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
9 Heather Cl, Romford RM1 4PDView school
Steering Skills

Steering Skills

590% pass rate
From £34.99/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Over 90% first-time pass rate with instructors specialising in beginners and nervous drivers. Lessons from £34.99/hour with flexible block deals (10 hours for £330, 20 hours for £660), intensive courses from £480, and Pass Plus courses at £270. Multilingual team delivers lessons seven days a week including early mornings and late evenings, with pick-up and drop-off available from home.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Padnall Rd, Romford RM6 5HAView school
Top Learner

Top Learner

4.9
From £35/hr30hrs for £960Save £90

£35/hour for automatic or manual lessons, with block deals offering up to 9% savings on 30-hour packages (£960). Test car rental available at £150 for your driving test, plus intensive 12-hour courses at £480 and Pass Plus courses also on offer.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
16a Broomfield Rd, Romford RM6 6JTView school
Cavendish Driving School

Cavendish Driving School

4.6
From £31/hr10hrs for £295Save £15

21 years of experience teaching with traditional methods, no reversing on mirrors or car marks. Lessons at £31/hour (manual) or £32/hour (automatic), with 10-hour blocks at £295 and £300 respectively, plus dual carriageway, eco-driving, rural and night driving all included so no extra tuition needed after passing. Test bookings available for local centres at £80, or £130 for early morning slots.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Hawthorne House, 77 Gooshays Gardens, Romford RM3 8FTView school
Styles-Steering Driving School

Styles-Steering Driving School

5
Block bookings available

John Styles brings 30 years of driving experience to this local school, combining road craft with test preparation to develop safe drivers for life. Lessons are tailored to individual goals and schedules, with a brand new manual Ford Fiesta that students consistently praise for its responsive handling. Contact for 90-minute lesson pricing and 5-lesson package rates.

ManualEveningsWeekendsTest car available
34 Sims Cl, Romford RM1 3QTView school
Wests School of Motoring

Wests School of Motoring

4.981% pass rate
Block bookings available

An 81% first-time pass rate, nearly double the industry average of 47%, sets this school apart from competitors. Owner Phillip West is a fully qualified green badge ADI with experience at large market-leading schools, and all instructors are approved rather than trainee instructors. Full hourly lessons with block booking discounts available, plus Pass Plus courses and refresher training tailored to individual needs.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1 Ayr Way, Romford RM1 4UBView school
High School Driving

High School Driving

4.4

Established for over 15 years, High School Driving specialises in disabled and automatic driving lessons with specially adapted vehicles featuring push-pull hand controls, panoramic mirrors, and swivel seats. The school offers night driving, motorway training, nervous driver support, and intensive courses across a wide service area including Romford, Ilford, Barking, Havering, and surrounding towns.

AutomaticIntensive
27 Havering Gardens, Romford RM6 5BHView school
ALFRESCO DRIVING SCHOOL

ALFRESCO DRIVING SCHOOL

5
Manual
26 Fitzilian Ave, Romford RM3 0QSView school
Alfie's Driving School

Alfie's Driving School

4.9
Manual
241 Turpin Ave, Romford RM5 2PRView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Romford?

Most learners pay £30–£35 an hour. Under £30 is a good deal, over £40 is at the higher end.

Typical
£35
Most pay
£30–£35
Schools
£30–35
4
£35–40
4

Based on prices from 8 driving schools in Romford.

Intensive courses in Romford

Want to pass fast?

7 Romford schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Romford Test Centres and Pass Rates

Automatic learners face a 41.5-45.5% pass rate across Romford's demanding road network, where Horn-church slightly outperforms Goodmayes at 48.3% versus 43.7%. The area's busy A-roads connecting to the M25, plus Romford's crowded shopping district with its complex roundabout system, create plenty of opportunities for mistakes. 28,271 tests were conducted between 2024 and 2025, with women achieving 39.1-47.3% and men scoring 47.7-49.1% across the two centres.

48%

Hornchurch (London)

6,310 tests taken
Women47.3%
Men49.1%
Automatic45.5%
44%

Goodmayes (London)

21,961 tests taken
Women39.1%
Men47.7%
Automatic41.5%

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