Driving Lessons in South East London

South East London's 15 driving schools focus exclusively on school-based instruction, with no independent driving instructors in the area. Pricing is competitive at £35 to £46 per hour (averaging £41), and the schools maintain a strong 4.7-star rating. Automatic driving lessons are widely available through 12 schools, while 2 schools offer female driving instructors, and nearby test centres show varying difficulty levels with Sidcup achieving a 59% pass rate compared to others hovering around 48-53%.

From £35/hr·Average £41/hr

Driving Schools in South East London

15 schools

Richard Atkins Driving School

Richard Atkins Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
4.9

£80 for 2-hour lessons or £390 for a 10-hour block with a 5-star rated instructor known for calm, patient teaching that builds confidence in nervous drivers....

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
92 S Norwood Hill, London SE25 6AQ
Prompt Driving School

Prompt Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0

An independent London-based school with consistently strong reviews highlighting instructor patience and first-time pass success. £40/hour for automatic lessons...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Apple Yard, London SE20 8FQ
PassMaster

PassMaster

Block bookings available
2.0(1)

Former AA instructor with Grade A credentials and a patient approach to nervous learners. Free theory test advice and 1–2 hour trial lessons available, plus...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
Harper Rd, London SE1 6QD
Herne Hill Driving School

Herne Hill Driving School

4.8

500 tests passed this year with over 1,000 highly rated reviews backing this school's track record. Peter Western, the proprietor with 23 years of instructor...

ManualAutomatic
Oborne Cl, London SE24 0HB
Albakos Driving School

Albakos Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
5.0

Established over 10 years in South London with friendly, professional instructors. Manual lessons at £40/hour or £370 for 10 hours; automatic at £42/hour or...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
5, Lilford House, Lilford Rd, London SE5 9QA
RJ's Driving School

RJ's Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £400
5.0

17 years of teaching experience, with the founder having trained for 13 years at BSM before establishing this school. £40/hour for standard lessons, or choose...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Anerley Rd, London SE19 2AS
Clapham Driving School

Clapham Driving School

From £46/hr·10hrs for £430Save 7%

Grade A instructor with expertise across manual, automatic, and intensive courses, backed by multiple testimonials of first-time passes. £46/hour for new...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Solutions House, 68 Ferndene Rd, London SE24 0AB
Drive with Gena

Drive with Gena

Block bookings available
5.0

Grade A instructor and former AA trainer with a notably high pass rate demonstrated across a substantial gallery of successful students. Single lessons...

ManualFemale Instructors
123 S Norwood Hill, London SE25 4SU
Sanchez Driving School

Sanchez Driving School

4.9
Manual
20 Belham Walk, London SE5 7DX
Rite Driving

Rite Driving

From £42.5/hr·10hrs for £400Save 6%
4.9

£42.50/hour for automatic lessons or £45/hour for manual, with 10-hour blocks at £400 and £425 respectively. Independent instructor focused on calm,...

ManualAutomaticTest car available
Beckway St, London SE17 1TN
Ali's Pass Driving School

Ali's Pass Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £450
4.7·95% pass rate

A 95% first-time pass rate with 10 years' experience teaching hundreds of happy clients. Regular lessons from £40/hour (automatic) or £45/hour (manual), with...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Symington House, Deverell St, London SE1 4AA
Tuson's Driving School SE16

Tuson's Driving School SE16

From £43/hr·20hrs for £760Save 12%
4.9

100+ first-time pass students with a 4.9-star rating, many achieving zero faults. All lessons are 2 hours long in a brand-new VW Golf GTE, with pricing from...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
2a Delaford Rd, London SE16 3BS
PassAssured Driving School

PassAssured Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0

£40/hour weekdays or £380 for a 10-hour block, with weekend lessons at £45/hour. Instructor Olu has built a reputation for turning around struggling learners,...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
32 Sedgmoor Pl, London SE5 7SE
Tuga Driving School

Tuga Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £440
5.0

Intensive courses from £440 (10 hours) to £1,230 (30 hours) designed for complete beginners through to test-ready learners, with structured 2-hour sessions...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Cannon House, London SE11 6HU
Sinclair Driver Training

Sinclair Driver Training

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0

Over 25 years of experience teaching learner drivers across South East London, welcoming all ages and abilities including nervous pupils. £35/hour or £330 for...

Manual
96 Knights Hill, Norwood, London SE27 0JL

Block Booking Deals in South East London

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

Best deal — save 12%

Tuson's Driving School SE16

20hrs for £760

£38.00/hr

Save 7%

Albakos Driving School

10hrs for £370

£37.00/hr

Save 6%

Sinclair Driver Training

10hrs for £330

£33.00/hr

Save 5%

PassAssured Driving School

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

Save 5%

Prompt Driving School

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

Save 3%

Richard Atkins Driving School

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Intensive Courses in South East London

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£40/hr
8 schools5.0best rated

South East London Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre

Women scored 47.1% and 49.2% across South East London's two centres, while men achieved 50.3% and 56.3% respectively. Hither Green offers the better option at 53.1% pass rate, dealing with quieter residential roads around Catford, compared to Mitcham's 48.9% which involves busier routes through Merton. The mixed terrain includes everything from narrow Victorian terraces to wider suburban avenues, with 16,581 total tests taken between 2024 and 2025. Automatic drivers saw 47.8-51.8% pass rates depending on their chosen centre.

53%

ZHither Green (London)

2,756 tests taken
Women49.2%
Men56.3%
Automatic51.8%

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