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

Greenlight School of Motoring

Greenlight School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
4.8

Grade A instructor with over 30 years of experience teaching in a Vauxhall Corsa electric car. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with a 6-hour package at...

AutomaticTest car available
38 Sunningdale Cl, London SE28 8QR
Driving College

Driving College

From £35/hr·10hrs for £325Save 7%
4.8

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
7 Epsom Rd, London E10 6ES
Green Badge Driving School

Green Badge Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £345Save 1%
4.7

All instructors have at least 15 years' experience and extensive knowledge of local test routes including the Sutton and Morden one-way systems, Rosehill...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
1 Overton Rd, Sutton SM2 6QE
Diamond School of Motoring

Diamond School of Motoring

From £37/hr
4.7

Grade A instructor with over 40 years' experience since 1982, offering manual lessons at £37/hour and automatic lessons at £38/hour. Specialises in nervous...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
51A Blackstock Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 2JW
Victor Dias

Victor Dias

From £33/hr·10hrs for £290Save 12%
4.7

Over 16 years of teaching experience with a calm, patient approach to beginners and nervous learners. £33/hour or £290 for a 10-hour block, plus student...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
67 Brondesbury Rd, London NW6 6BP
Ali's Pass Driving School

Ali's Pass Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £450
4.7·95% pass rate

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Symington House, Deverell St, London SE1 4AA
SSM Driving School

SSM Driving School

From £32.5/hr
4.7

Known for building confidence in nervous and first-time learners, with consistent testimonials praising patience and a calm teaching style. Lessons start at...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Bengali, Hindi, Urdu
25 Spencer Rd, London W3 6DW
M&J Driving School

M&J Driving School

From £36/hr·10hrs for £350Save 3%
4.6

£36 per hour with flexible block deals ranging from 5 to 35 hours, all including test car hire. Structured learning covers basic car handling, independent...

ManualTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Bromley High St., London E3 3EJ
Suraj Driving School

Suraj Driving School

From £39.5/hr·10hrs for £395
4.6

Family-run school specialising in intensive driving courses with guaranteed test bookings for February and March 2026. Standard lessons cost £39.50/hour on...

ManualIntensiveTest car available
Age House, 91 Worple Rd, Isleworth TW7 7AS
Cedar School of Motoring

Cedar School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
4.6

80% satisfaction rate across 80,000+ enrolled students with 80+ instructors on staff. £40 per hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with mock tests, motorway...

ManualAutomatic
208 Du Cane Rd, London W12 0BJ
CC Driving School

CC Driving School

From £42/hr·10hrs for £400Save 5%
4.6

£42/hour for standard lessons, or £40/hour as part of a 10-hour package (£400). Director Christopher Calvert leads a team known for high first-time pass rates...

ManualIntensive
48B Adelaide Rd, Ashford TW15 3LJ
easy pass

easy pass

From £38/hr·10hrs for £360Save 5%
4.6

Established in 2006 with over 16 years of teaching experience and a high pass rate. Lessons are in a brand new manual Volkswagen Golf, with pricing at £38/hour...

ManualIntensive
72 Brackenbury Rd, London W6 0BD
Only Essex Driving School

Only Essex Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £360Save 10%
4.6

Some instructors bring over 20 years of teaching experience, with many trained in-house by expert instructor trainers to guarantee consistent quality. Lessons...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
52 Moor Ln, Upminster RM14 1EU
Queens Park Driving School

Queens Park Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £410Save 9%
4.6

Competitive pricing with an introductory offer of £80 for the first two hours, then £45/hour pay-as-you-go or £410 for a 10-hour block (£41/hour). Motorway...

Manual
369 Harrow Rd, Maida Hill, London W9 3NA
Cavendish Driving School

Cavendish Driving School

From £31/hr·10hrs for £295Save 5%
4.6

21 years of experience teaching with traditional methods, no reversing on mirrors or car marks. Lessons at £31/hour (manual) or £32/hour (automatic), with...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Hawthorne House, 77 Gooshays Gardens, Romford RM3 8FT
Earlsfield School of Motoring

Earlsfield School of Motoring

From £45/hr·Block bookings available
4.6

Over 30 years in business with instructors Darren and Sarah earning consistent five-star reviews for their patience with nervous drivers. Standard lessons from...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
360 Garratt Ln, London SW18 4ES
ASM School of Motoring

ASM School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
4.6

With 10+ years' experience, instructor Ajmal Shah focuses on relaxed, friendly tuition for nervous learners and those brushing up their skills. Manual lessons...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Corwell Ln, Uxbridge UB8 3DD
Driving Genius

Driving Genius

From £38/hr·Block bookings available
4.6

Over 10 years of professional instruction with an excellent first-time pass rate. £38/hour for both manual and automatic lessons, with block discounts available...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
21 Earls Cres, Harrow HA1 1XL
iTrust Driving School

iTrust Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
4.4

Specialising in automatic driving lessons with an excellent first-time pass rate backed by hundreds of successful learners. £40/hour for single lessons, £80 for...

AutomaticTest car available
Selby Rd, London N17 8JL
NiceDrive

NiceDrive

From £48/hr·7hrs for £450
4.4

Founded 14 years ago by Seamus McEvoy, NiceDrive runs its own Instructor Training Academy where all instructors complete a rigorous 70-hour course before...

ManualAutomatic
43 Church Rd, Heston, Hounslow TW5 0LU

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