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
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.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...
DBS Driving School
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%.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,...
High School Driving
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.Established for over 15 years, High School Driving specialises in disabled and automatic driving lessons with specially adapted vehicles featuring push-pull...
Cavendish Driving School
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.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...
Top Learner
£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.£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...
Styles-Steering Driving School
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.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...
Goodmayes Driving Academy
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.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...
Look & Learn
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.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...
Havering School of Motoring
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.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...
Paresh Patel's Driver Training
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.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...
Steering Skills
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.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...
Block Booking Deals in Romford
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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.
Hornchurch (London)
6,310 tests takenGoodmayes (London)
21,961 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch (London) | 47.3% | 49.1% | 45.5% | 48.3% | 6,310 |
| Goodmayes (London) | 39.1% | 47.7% | 41.5% | 43.7% | 21,961 |