Driving Lessons in London

London offers an exceptional range with 598 driving schools and 200 independent driving instructors spread across the capital's many boroughs. The driving schools maintain an excellent 4.8-star average rating, with comprehensive options including 368 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 304 providing intensive courses for faster progression. Female driving instructors are available at 124 schools, while there are also 30 independent female driving instructors across the region. Pass rates at nearby DVSA test centres vary notably, from 46.8% at Wood Green to 53.1% at Hither Green, giving learners multiple options based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25).

From £22/hr·Average £39/hr

London's Top Picks

Best Value

London School of Driving

Cheapest manual driving school in London.

5.0
£22/hr
Top Rated

Orange School of Motoring

Highest-rated manual driving school in London.

5.0(299 reviews)
£35/hr
Best Automatic

Orange School of Motoring

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in London.

5.0(299 reviews)
£35/hr
Female Instructors

Connect Driving School

Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in London.

4.9(190 reviews)
£37.5/hr

Driving Schools in London

598 schools

K Driving School

K Driving School

From £34/hr·10hrs for £370
4.9

A London institution for over 20 years with consistently strong Google reviews praising patient, supportive instruction. Two-hour lessons start at £34 (joining...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
152 Forest Rd, London E17 6JQ
ZED Driving School

ZED Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £400
4.9

£40/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with test car use included at £120. Former driving examiner with 15 years' experience brings insider knowledge of what...

ManualTest car available
Green Lanes, London N21 2BH
Flex Driving School

Flex Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £335Save 4%
4.9

Established in 2005, Flex has grown into one of the largest independent driving schools in the area, with male and female instructors trained to build...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Crofton Rd, London E13 8QT
Apex Driving School

Apex Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £360Save 3%
4.8

Operating since 1992 with over 25 instructors, Apex offers transparent pricing at £37/hour for both manual and automatic lessons, with substantial block...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
107 Onslow Gardens, Wallington SM6 9PX
Aim Driving School

Aim Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £400Save 11%
4.8

Grade A instructor with consistently excellent reviews praising his patience, calm teaching style, and ability to build confidence in nervous learners. At...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
27 Crossmead Ave, Greenford UB6 9TZ
GSM Driving Academy

GSM Driving Academy

From £28/hr·5hrs for £140
4.8

Established in 1977, GSM Driving Academy pioneered the 'pay as you go' block booking model, letting learners pay only for the 1st and final lessons upfront...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
156 Fencepiece Rd, Ilford IG6 2LA
Jays Driving School

Jays Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
4.8

Established for over 10 years with both male and female instructors offering lessons in manual and automatic. Lessons start from £35 per hour, with 10-hour...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
ub, Hayes UB3 1JT
DEC Driving School

DEC Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £360Save 10%
4.8·90% pass rate

90% first-time pass rate backed by 30+ years in Hackney and 95% five-star Google reviews. Beginner lessons from £40/hour, refresher lessons at £45/hour, or a...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
36 Balls Pond Rd, London N1 4AU
GR8Drive

GR8Drive

From £30/hr·10hrs for £300
4.8

Owned by radio and television personality Gaz Reynolds, GR8Drive specialises in fast first-time passes and intensive driving courses, with students able to pass...

ManualIntensive
4 Letchford Terrace, Headstone Ln, Harrow HA3 6PB
Holloway Driving School

Holloway Driving School

From £32.5/hr·10hrs for £360
4.8

Holloway Driving School has trained over 500 learners with 100% customer satisfaction and positive feedback across the board. Lessons start at £32.50/hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
119 Westbourne Rd, London N7 8AA
Ideal Driving Schools

Ideal Driving Schools

From £34/hr·10hrs for £340
4.8

Automatic and manual lessons from £34/hour, with a 2-hour option saving £15 per session. Highly experienced instructors across multiple test centres, backed by...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
33 London Rd, London SW17 9JR
Blackbulls Driving School

Blackbulls Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £450
4.8

£45 per hour or £450 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire available for £150. Blackbulls focuses on nervous drivers and those needing refresher training,...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
48, Highcliffe Dr, London SW15 4PX
AutoGo

AutoGo

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
4.8·87% pass rate

London's premier automatic driving school with 15+ years' experience and an 87% first-time or second-attempt pass rate. Single lessons at £35/hour or block...

AutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
25 Bramley Rd, London W10 6SZ
Emerging Left

Emerging Left

From £30/hr·10hrs for £300
4.8

Grade A instructors exclusively, with door-to-door pickup and all test bookings handled for you. Intensive courses from £30/hour (10-hour package at £300...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
3c Hoveden Rd, London NW2 3XE
Royal School of Motoring

Royal School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
4.8

Established in 1981 and teaching local families for over 40 years, Royal operates with office-based instructors and a physical location you can visit for...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
8 Loampit Hill, London SE13 7SW
Anglia Driving School

Anglia Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
4.8

Affordable manual and automatic driving lessons from £40/hour, with block deals starting at £200 for 5 hours and £390 for 10 hours. Intensive courses range from...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Blandford Rd, Beckenham BR3 4NJ
A Class Learners

A Class Learners

From £27/hr·10hrs for £260Save 4%
4.8

Over 200 pass pictures and videos showcase consistently high first-time pass rates from this school's experienced instructors. Manual lessons start at £27/hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Tomswood Hill, Ilford IG6 2QP
Delta1 Driving School

Delta1 Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
4.8

New learners get £185 for the first 5 hours on manual or £195 on automatic, then £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block. Free local pickup and no car sharing on...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Sundale Ave, Selsdon, South Croydon CR2 8RY
Friends Driving School

Friends Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
4.8

£40 per hour or £380 for 10 hours, with no extra charge for evening or weekend lessons. Specialises in short-notice test bookings and semi-intensive courses...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Lewisham Way, London SE13 7EH
CPDL - Carlos P Driving Lessons

CPDL - Carlos P Driving Lessons

From £38/hr·Block bookings available
4.8

Established since 2007 with a focus on building confidence across diverse driving situations. £38/hour for automatic lessons, or £33/hour when booking blocks;...

Automatic
Speaks Portuguese, French, Spanish
48 Hutton Grove, London N12 8DT

Block Booking Deals in London

379 schools offer block deals - book in bulk and save.

Best deal - save 9%

Coastless Driving School

10hrs for £250

£25.00/hr

Save 5%

London School of Driving

10hrs for £210

£21.00/hr

Save 4%

Driving Lessons Ilford

5hrs for £130

£26.00/hr

Save 4%

A Class Learners

10hrs for £260

£26.00/hr

East London School of Motoring

10hrs for £247.5

£24.75/hr

Steer Green Driving School

10hrs for £260

£26.00/hr

Intensive Courses in London

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£35/hr
304 schools5.0best rated

London Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 34 nearby test centres

These 32 London centres handled 297,059 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Sidcup leading at 59.0% while Chingford proved most challenging at just 36.5%. The capital's complex road network varies dramatically between centres - Sidcup benefits from Kent's quieter suburban roads, while Chingford faces the notorious North Circular and dense residential streets. Women achieved 58.1% in Sidcup compared to men at 59.7%, and automatic learners performed particularly well there at 56.0% pass rate. Central London centres like Tottenham and Wanstead struggle with bus lanes, complex junction systems, and constant heavy traffic that tests even experienced learners.

59%

Sidcup (London)

12,809 tests taken
Women58.1%
Men59.7%
Automatic56.0%
54%

Enfield (Innova Business Park)

8,042 tests taken
Women52.7%
Men55.1%
Automatic50.9%
53%

Tolworth (London)

9,241 tests taken
Women50.8%
Men55.6%
Automatic50.7%
53%

ZHither Green (London)

2,756 tests taken
Women49.2%
Men56.3%
Automatic51.8%
52%

Isleworth (Fleming Way)

12,106 tests taken
Women49.3%
Men53.8%
Automatic49.7%
52%

Bromley (London)

10,868 tests taken
Women48.0%
Men55.2%
Automatic49.1%
51%

Mill Hill (London)

8,688 tests taken
Women49.1%
Men52.6%
Automatic50.8%
51%

West Wickham (London)

11,147 tests taken
Women51.1%
Men50.7%
Automatic48.3%
50%

Pinner (London)

14,672 tests taken
Women45.7%
Men54.7%
Automatic48.1%
50%

Chertsey (London)

8,669 tests taken
Women50.4%
Men50.2%
Automatic44.7%

Areas in London