Driving Lessons in South East London
South East London has 15 driving schools with excellent 4.7-star average ratings and prices ranging from £35 to £46 per hour (average £41). A strong 12 schools offer automatic driving lessons, and 8 offer intensive courses for faster-track learners. Two schools offer female driving instructors. No independent driving instructors are currently listed in our directory for this area.
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Driving lessons in South East London
15 driving schools and 0 independent instructors.
Showing 1–15 of 15 driving schools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Block booking
Best block deals in South East London
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £100.
How much do driving lessons cost in South East London?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 11 driving schools in South East London.
Intensive courses in South East London
Want to pass fast?
8 South East London schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.