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
£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. Multiple recent first-time passes with minimal faults, plus automatic lessons launching March 2026 alongside established manual instruction.£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....
Prompt Driving School
An independent London-based school with consistently strong reviews highlighting instructor patience and first-time pass success. £40/hour for automatic lessons or £380 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire available at £150. Multiple instructors including Dr Mohammad Ekhlas Uddin and Mohammed, both praised for building confidence and delivering efficient, supportive teaching.An independent London-based school with consistently strong reviews highlighting instructor patience and first-time pass success. £40/hour for automatic lessons...
PassMaster
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 special offers on block bookings for immediate starts. Pass Plus courses also available to boost post-test confidence and insurance discounts.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...
Herne Hill Driving School
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 experience and 44 years of driving experience, leads a team including instructors with up to 40 years behind the wheel, all committed to building confidence through tailored 1-hour, 1.5-hour, or 2-hour lessons. Local expertise in South London test routes and flexible scheduling make this a solid choice for learners seeking experienced, personalized instruction.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...
Albakos Driving School
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 £390 for 10 hours. Test car hire available from £120 (manual) or £130 (automatic), including a 1-hour pre-test drive.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...
RJ's Driving School
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 from flexible block deals ranging from 6 to 40 hours (£240–£1,570), plus test car hire with a pre-test lesson included for £150. Intensive courses also available at competitive rates.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...
Clapham Driving School
Grade A instructor with expertise across manual, automatic, and intensive courses, backed by multiple testimonials of first-time passes. £46/hour for new drivers or £430 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses available at £286. The school emphasises quality instruction over cheap alternatives, confident that fewer lessons are needed to reach test standard.Grade A instructor with expertise across manual, automatic, and intensive courses, backed by multiple testimonials of first-time passes. £46/hour for new...
Drive with Gena
Grade A instructor and former AA trainer with a notably high pass rate demonstrated across a substantial gallery of successful students. Single lessons available on a pay-as-you-go basis, or save money with 5 or 10-hour block bookings. Pass Plus courses also available to help new drivers reduce insurance costs and build confidence on motorways, dual carriageways, and night driving.Grade A instructor and former AA trainer with a notably high pass rate demonstrated across a substantial gallery of successful students. Single lessons...
Rite Driving
£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, pressure-free teaching and close attention to each pupil's progress. Pass Plus courses available at £270 for 5 hours covering motorways, night driving, and adverse weather.£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,...
Ali's Pass Driving School
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 10-hour blocks at £450; intensive courses at £50/hour include free theory test training. All lessons are 2 hours in a well-maintained Hyundai i20 with sat nav.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...
Tuson's Driving School SE16
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 £43/hour (2-hour lessons at £86) down to £38/hour on the 20-hour block at £760. Test day car hire including pre-test pickup and return journey costs £170.100+ 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...
PassAssured Driving School
£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, with multiple testimonials from students who passed after failing with other schools, including one who passed in a month after two years elsewhere. Free theory test support, motorway training, and door-to-door service from home, work, or school are included.£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,...
Tuga Driving School
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 ensuring rapid progress. Test day car hire at £200 includes a pre-test warm-up, full insurance, and use of the school vehicle. Standard lessons start at £40/hour with block booking discounts available.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...
Sinclair Driver Training
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 10 hours, with a special offer of £65 for a complete 3-hour beginners package. Learn in a 2021 Citroën C3 with dual controls, using the DVSA's recommended syllabus and core curriculum log-books to track progress.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...
Block Booking Deals in South East London
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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.
ZHither Green (London)
2,756 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZHither Green (London) | 49.2% | 56.3% | 51.8% | 53.1% | 2,756 |