Driving Lessons in Southall
Southall's driving lesson options are impressive, with 14 schools and 40 independent driving instructors serving the area. The schools achieve an excellent 4.7-star average rating, with 8 offering automatic driving lessons and 2 providing female driving instructors, while there are also 6 independent female driving instructors available. Pricing ranges from £32.50 to £45 per hour, and local test centres show moderate pass rates around 46-52%.
- £38
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- independent instructors
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Driving schools and instructors in Southall
121 Driving School
Known for patient instruction with a particular focus on nervous drivers and older learners. First two hours cost just £70, with block packages from £180 for 5 hours up to £1,370 for 40-hour intensive courses. Test car available for your driving test, plus six-day-a-week scheduling to fit around your life.
Approach Driver Education
Family-run school with 15 years' experience and 500+ students graduated, led by a top-graded instructor. £40/hour for weekday, evening, and weekend lessons, or £370 for a 10-hour daytime block with free pickup and drop-off included. Theory and practical tuition combined, with defensive driving and motorway training available.
Going2Pass Driving School
Uxbridge-based school offering competitive rates at £38/hour for standard lessons or £70 for two hours, with block booking discounts available. Intensive courses range from 6 to 30 hours with test included (£350–£1,100), ideal for learners at test standard or those needing a quick turnaround. One-to-one tuition tailored to individual needs, with lessons available 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm.
ADIT Driving School
98% first-time pass rate with 10 years' instructor experience and 450+ satisfied learners. £36/hour for single lessons, or save with block deals starting at £235 for 5 hours up to £2,460 for 60 hours. Two-week intensive courses also available at the same rates.
17 Plus Driving Lesson
Operating since 1972 with a strong track record of test passes and theory training support. Two-hour lessons at £65 (manual) or £70 (automatic), with a 9-lesson automatic package at £310. Urdu language resources and books are available to support learners preparing for both theory and practical tests.
L of a Pass
£45 per hour with discounts available for block bookings and referrals. A 90% pass rate over nearly 13 years of teaching learners of all ages, with a patient and relaxed approach that adapts to your pace and style. Intensive courses, theory test support, and Pass Plus training all available.
Choudhry Driving School
Operating for over 8 years with a high pass rate that reflects the quality of instruction. Patient, personalized approach tailored to each learner's pace and style, with dual-control vehicles ensuring safety throughout lessons. Flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends makes fitting lessons around your life straightforward.
Mian Driving School
10 hours for £330 with an instructor known for patience and building confidence in nervous learners. Mian Saeed Ahmad focuses on thorough test preparation and safe driving for life, with a 5.0 Google rating from students who praise his calm, clear teaching style. Lessons available in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi alongside English.
Sure Pass Driving School
40 years of experience working with nervous learners, using Hyundai Kona electric vehicles for automatic driving lessons. Pre-test practice sessions and test car support included, with flexible pay-per-lesson or block booking options available.
United Driving School
A 95% first-time pass rate backed by 25 years of experience under instructor Dee Saini. Every student receives a progress assessment booklet after each lesson, and mock tests are available to prepare for the real thing. Refresher lessons and Pass Plus courses also on offer for those wanting to build confidence beyond the test.
RGS Driving School
RGS Driving School also trains driving instructors through Part 2 and Part 3 programmes, bringing professional-level teaching standards to learner lessons. They offer beginner lessons, refresher courses, motorway driving, mock tests, and Pass Plus courses across West London. Contact them directly for pricing and lesson availability.
Block booking
Best block deals in Southall
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Intensive courses in Southall
Want to pass fast?
7 Southall schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Southall Test Centres and Pass Rates
31,962 tests were taken across Southall's 4 centres between 2024 and 2025, with Isleworth Fleming Way clearly the standout at 51.8% compared to Greenford's challenging 40.5% pass rate. Greenford's test routes include the nightmarish Hoover Building roundabout and busy Western Avenue, while Southall itself means navigating the packed Broadway with its buses and market traffic. Women achieved 35.8-49.3% depending on the centre, men scored 43.6-53.8%, and automatic drivers saw 37.7-49.7% pass rates across the locations.
Isleworth (Fleming Way)
12,106 tests takenUxbridge (London)
7,378 tests takenYeading (London)
6,289 tests takenSouthall (London)
6,461 tests takenGreenford (Horsenden Lane)
7,106 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 49.3% | 53.8% | 49.7% | 51.8% | 12,106 |
| Uxbridge (London) | 49.1% | 49.8% | 48.0% | 49.6% | 7,378 |
| Yeading (London) | 44.2% | 48.0% | 47.2% | 46.9% | 6,289 |
| Southall (London) | 43.2% | 47.8% | 43.5% | 46.2% | 6,461 |
| Greenford (Horsenden Lane) | 35.8% | 43.6% | 37.7% | 40.5% | 7,106 |