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

Herbie Driving School

Herbie Driving School

From £47.5/hr·10hrs for £450Save 5%
4.4

All instructors trained through the school's own 80-hour academy with ongoing quality monitoring and a full lesson refund guarantee if you're not satisfied....

ManualAutomatic
8 Bramley Way, Hounslow TW4 5EJ
Orbit School of Motoring

Orbit School of Motoring

From £36/hr·10hrs for £360
4.4

Established in 1978, this school emphasises structured progression through a detailed syllabus with written notes and diagrams provided from lesson one. Mock...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
1 Burnham Gardens, Cranford, Hounslow TW4 6LS
ADIT Driving School

ADIT Driving School

From £36/hr·10hrs for £460
4.4·98% pass rate

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
281 Allenby Rd, Southall UB1 2HD
Drive Times

Drive Times

From £45/hr·10hrs for £430Save 4%
4.4

Known for first-time pass rates well above the national average, Drive Times offers flexible pricing from £45/hour for standard lessons up to intensive courses...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
24 Crawford Gardens, London N13 5TD
All Pass Driving School Enfield

All Pass Driving School Enfield

From £34/hr·10hrs for £320Save 6%
4.3·92% pass rate

92% first-time pass rate backed by 25 years of teaching experience and over 40 years operating since 1982. £34/hour for weekday lessons, or save with block...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
4 Charcroft Gardens, Enfield EN3 7HA
Slater's School of Driving

Slater's School of Driving

From £37/hr·10hrs for £340Save 8%
4.3

Independent instructor offering flexible lessons tailored to your pace and needs, from relaxed single sessions to intensive courses. £37/hour for standard...

ManualIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Shirley Rd, Croydon CR0 7EQ
Yellow School of Motoring

Yellow School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
4.3

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
672 Lea Bridge Rd, London E10 6AP
Infodrive School of Motoring

Infodrive School of Motoring

From £30/hr·10hrs for £299
4.2

One of London's fastest-growing independent driving schools, teaching over 300 students weekly with over 200 customer reviews. £30/hour for 5 lessons or...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
The Apex, Upper Rd, London E13 0DH
Pass U

Pass U

From £25/hr
4.2

Multilingual instructors teaching beyond test standard, with lessons from £25 per hour and a free first assessment. New training vehicles and competitive...

ManualAutomatic
Speaks Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu
Olympia House, 28 Ridgeway, Iver SL0 9BY
Tooting Driving School

Tooting Driving School

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £350Save 7%
4.2·88% pass rate

23 years of teaching experience with an 88% pass rate, built on a reputation for patience and no-shouting instruction. £37.50 per hour for manual lessons, or...

ManualAutomatic
8 Albury Ct, Mitcham CR4 3PX
Kenley School of Motoring

Kenley School of Motoring

From £37/hr·10hrs for £360Save 3%
4.2

Established in 1982 with a team of carefully selected instructors. Standard lessons at £37/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block (midweek 10am-4pm), with no...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
2 Station Approach, Purley CR8 2AP
Ultimate Driving School

Ultimate Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £350
4.0

Established in 2006, this independent school specialises in automatic driving lessons for beginners, nervous, anxious and mature learners in a friendly,...

AutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
West Thamesmead, 24 Bluebird Way, London SE28 0HU
Time Driving School South London

Time Driving School South London

From £31/hr·10hrs for £300Save 3%
4.0

Known for calming nervous drivers and building confidence quickly, with multiple instructors earning praise for patience and systematic teaching. £31/hour (£33...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
263 York Rd, London SW11 3QS
Cardrome Learner Centre

Cardrome Learner Centre

From £32/hr·10hrs for £300Save 6%
4.0

Established in 1955, this centre offers a unique 12-acre private road complex with traffic lights, roundabouts, and hill starts, allowing nervous learners to...

ManualAutomaticTest car available
Upper Rainham Rd, Hornchurch RM12 4EU
Driving Lessons Ilford

Driving Lessons Ilford

From £27/hr·5hrs for £130Save 4%
4.0

Established for 25+ years with over 30 instructors, all based locally in Ilford and holding a minimum of 4 years' experience. Manual lessons from £27/hour or...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Regal House, 57 Royal Cres, Newbury Park, Ilford IG2 7JY
Oldskooldriving

Oldskooldriving

From £40/hr·10hrs for £360Save 10%
3.9

Automatic-only driving school with 26 years' experience serving North West and Central London. An introductory offer of 5 lessons for £105 makes it accessible...

AutomaticIntensive
Acer Court, Sheldon Rd, London NW2 3AG
Dom's Driving School

Dom's Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £385Save 4%
3.7

Over 30 years' experience with a trilingual instructor fluent in Spanish and Italian, making this school particularly valuable for international drivers...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Speaks Spanish, Italian
45 Steeplestone Cl, London N18 1JH
MustPass

MustPass

From £43/hr·10hrs for £405Save 6%
3.7

Patient with nervous learners and first-timers, with an excellent pass rate across hundreds of satisfied students. Automatic lessons from £43/hour or £405 for...

AutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Vaughan Rd, Bowen Rd, Harrow HA1 4DD
Driving School Granada SOM

Driving School Granada SOM

From £45/hr·10hrs for £380Save 16%
3.5

Multilingual driving school offering lessons in English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, with free pick-up service across the catchment area. £45/hour for...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
No office open to the public, London W11 1AB
17 Plus Driving Lesson

17 Plus Driving Lesson

From £32.5/hr·9hrs for £310
3.5

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Speaks Urdu
66 Scotts Rd, Southall UB2 5DE

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