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%).

From £30/hr·Average £33/hr

Driving Schools in Romford

13 schools

Wests School of Motoring

Wests School of Motoring

Block bookings available
4.9·81% pass rate

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1 Ayr Way, Romford RM1 4UB
DBS Driving School

DBS Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%
5.0

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,...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
101, Romford RM7 7JT
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...

AutomaticIntensive
27 Havering Gardens, Romford RM6 5BH
Cavendish Driving School

Cavendish Driving School

From £31/hr·10hrs for £295Save 5%
4.6

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Hawthorne House, 77 Gooshays Gardens, Romford RM3 8FT
Top Learner

Top Learner

From £35/hr·30hrs for £960Save 9%
4.9

£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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
16a Broomfield Rd, Romford RM6 6JT
Alfie's Driving School

Alfie's Driving School

4.9
Manual
241 Turpin Ave, Romford RM5 2PR
Styles-Steering Driving School

Styles-Steering Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0

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...

ManualTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
34 Sims Cl, Romford RM1 3QT
Goodmayes Driving Academy

Goodmayes Driving Academy

From £35/hr
5.0

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...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
Maydeb Court, Whalebone Ln S, Dagenham, Romford RM6 6HR
Look & Learn

Look & Learn

From £30/hr·10hrs for £280Save 7%
5.0

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...

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car available
147 Carlton Rd, Romford RM2 5AU
ALFRESCO DRIVING SCHOOL

ALFRESCO DRIVING SCHOOL

5.0
Manual
26 Fitzilian Ave, Romford RM3 0QS
Havering School of Motoring

Havering School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £300Save 14%
5.0

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...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
96 Mildmay Rd, Romford RM7 7DB
Paresh Patel's Driver Training

Paresh Patel's Driver Training

From £30/hr·10hrs for £300
5.0

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...

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

Steering Skills

From £34.99/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0·90% pass rate

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Padnall Rd, Romford RM6 5HA

Block Booking Deals in Romford

9 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 14%

Havering School of Motoring

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

Save 9%

Top Learner

30hrs for £960

£32.00/hr

Save 7%

Look & Learn

10hrs for £280

£28.00/hr

Save 6%

Steering Skills

10hrs for £330

£33.00/hr

Save 5%

Cavendish Driving School

10hrs for £295

£29.50/hr

Paresh Patel's Driver Training

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Romford

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Romford Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres

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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