Driving Lessons in Walthamstow
Walthamstow's 14 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors provide plenty of choice at competitive prices, with schools charging £34 to £40 per hour and averaging just £37. Schools maintain a 4.9-star average rating, and 10 offer automatic driving lessons while 3 have female driving instructors on staff. Among the independent driving instructors, 6 are female driving instructors. Local test centres vary: Tottenham achieved 47.9%, Wood Green 46.8%, Wanstead 40.4%, and Chingford recorded the lowest rate at 36.5%.
From £34/hr·Average £37/hr
Driving Schools in Walthamstow
14 schools
AZ School of Motoring
AZ School of Motoring has helped over 74 students pass their driving tests in East London, with instructors who focus on building confidence through personalised tuition. Automatic lessons start from £35/hour with block booking discounts available, plus intensive courses, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses on offer. All instruction takes place in regularly maintained Toyota Yaris cars with dual controls.AZ School of Motoring has helped over 74 students pass their driving tests in East London, with instructors who focus on building confidence through...
TDSM Driving School
Established in 2003, TDSM is run by Ryan, a Grade A instructor with over two decades of experience helping hundreds of local learners pass their tests. Lessons start from £37.50 per hour for beginners, or £425 for a 10-hour block, with semi-intensive courses at £50/hour and refresher lessons available. The school uses personal progress trackers to monitor development and tailors teaching pace to each learner's individual needs.Established in 2003, TDSM is run by Ryan, a Grade A instructor with over two decades of experience helping hundreds of local learners pass their tests. Lessons...
Always Driving
Chris brings 11+ years of professional instruction with an exceptional 87.5% first-time pass rate and over 150 consecutive passes. His methodical, patient approach specializes in manual transmission instruction, building complete vehicle control and confidence from the ground up. At £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, new students can claim the first 2 hours for £70 with block booking, plus a £160 test day package including car hire and pre-test lesson.Chris brings 11+ years of professional instruction with an exceptional 87.5% first-time pass rate and over 150 consecutive passes. His methodical, patient...
Passway Drive School of Motoring
A 90% first-time pass rate school with expert knowledge of local test centres across East London, North London, and Essex. Lessons start at £40/hour for 2-hour sessions (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), with a 10-hour automatic block at £370, or intensive 30-hour courses at £1,500 to learn in three weeks. Test day car hire costs £220 including a 2-hour lesson.A 90% first-time pass rate school with expert knowledge of local test centres across East London, North London, and Essex. Lessons start at £40/hour for 2-hour...
London Driving Academy
London Driving Academy offers flexible scheduling with early morning, late evening, and weekend lessons to fit busy lifestyles. Block booking packages start from under £33 per hour (10 hours for £345), with intensive courses including test car hire for local test centres, plus Pass Plus courses available. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £70 per hour (minimum 2 hours) or choose from packages ranging from 7 to 60 hours with driving test booking services included.London Driving Academy offers flexible scheduling with early morning, late evening, and weekend lessons to fit busy lifestyles. Block booking packages start...
Suhel's Driving School
95% first-time pass rate with 15+ years' experience and 1000+ successful learners. £34/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block (save £40), plus a complete test package with pre-test warm-up lesson and door-to-door service on test day. Specializes in nervous learners and those struggling with roundabouts or motorway driving, with reviews consistently praising the instructor's patient, structured approach.95% first-time pass rate with 15+ years' experience and 1000+ successful learners. £34/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block (save £40), plus a complete test package...
Exceptional Driving School
Competitive rates starting at £40/hour with flexible scheduling to fit busy lifestyles. Block bookings of 10 hours cost £380, while intensive courses run £750 for 20 hours or £975 for 30 hours, with test car hire available for £200 including a 2-hour lesson. Testimonials highlight patient, tailored instruction for absolute beginners through test-ready learners, plus Pass Plus and motorway tuition on offer.Competitive rates starting at £40/hour with flexible scheduling to fit busy lifestyles. Block bookings of 10 hours cost £380, while intensive courses run £750...
A Plus Driving School
One-to-one lessons with both male and female instructors at £35/hour, or £350 for a 10-hour block. Known for building confidence in nervous learners with a high pass rate and strong customer testimonials praising the supportive teaching approach.One-to-one lessons with both male and female instructors at £35/hour, or £350 for a 10-hour block. Known for building confidence in nervous learners with a high...
K Driving School
A London institution for over 20 years with consistently strong Google reviews praising patient, supportive instruction. Two-hour lessons start at £34 (joining offer) or £43 (standard rate), with 10-hour blocks at £370 or £410, plus test day vehicle hire at £189 including pre-test coaching. Beyond core lessons, they offer Pass Plus courses, motorway training, mock exams with official DVSA feedback, and refresher lessons for returning drivers.A London institution for over 20 years with consistently strong Google reviews praising patient, supportive instruction. Two-hour lessons start at £34 (joining...
Driving College
Grade A instructors with competitive pricing starting at £30 for your first lesson, then £35 per hour for manual or automatic, with a special offer of £290 for the first 10 hours. Intensive courses range from 20 to 30 hours (£650–£975), and test car hire costs £200 including a 2-hour lesson. Pass Plus courses also available at £300.Grade A instructors with competitive pricing starting at £30 for your first lesson, then £35 per hour for manual or automatic, with a special offer of £290 for...
Yellow School of Motoring
Established in 2004, this family-run East London institution has spent over two decades helping hundreds of learners pass their test with patient, no-nonsense instruction. £35/hour for single lessons or £330 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses starting from £210 for 3 days of two-hour daily sessions focused on test-centre routes.Established in 2004, this family-run East London institution has spent over two decades helping hundreds of learners pass their test with patient, no-nonsense...
High Performance Driving School
Intensive courses are a standout here, requiring just two to three weeks of commitment with one month's notice to accelerate your path to a licence. Two-hour lessons at £82 each, or save with block deals: £400 for 10 hours or £780 for 20 hours. Operating since 2011, they focus on building confidence through a relaxed, friendly approach across beginners, refresher, and accelerated programmes.Intensive courses are a standout here, requiring just two to three weeks of commitment with one month's notice to accelerate your path to a licence. Two-hour...
JSD Driving School
Known for turning nervous and anxious drivers into confident road users with personalized instruction tailored to individual learning styles. Dual-control vehicles and experienced instructors provide a welcoming environment for beginners and those needing extra support. Contact for pricing details on manual, automatic, and intensive courses.Known for turning nervous and anxious drivers into confident road users with personalized instruction tailored to individual learning styles. Dual-control...
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Walthamstow Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 4 nearby test centres
Women in the Walthamstow area achieved pass rates ranging from 34% to 45.4%, while men scored between 38% and 49.6% across the region's demanding road network. The challenging urban environment around these 4 centres shows in the overall statistics, with Chingford posting the lowest pass rate at 36.5% due to its narrow residential streets and tricky parking scenarios. Tottenham offers the best chance at 47.9%, helped by wider roads and clearer junction layouts. Automatic drivers saw rates between 34.6% and 46%, with 44,580 total tests taken from 2024 to 2025.
Tottenham
12,178 tests takenWood Green (London)
10,797 tests takenWanstead (London)
8,370 tests takenChingford (London)
13,235 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham | 45.4% | 49.6% | 46.0% | 47.9% | 12,178 |
| Wood Green (London) | 43.1% | 49.3% | 43.7% | 46.8% | 10,797 |
| Wanstead (London) | 37.3% | 42.2% | 38.8% | 40.4% | 8,370 |
| Chingford (London) | 34.0% | 38.0% | 34.6% | 36.5% | 13,235 |