Driving Lessons in London

London's driving lesson directory brings together 598 driving schools and 1,612 independent driving instructors across the capital and surrounding areas. Pricing varies widely, from £22 to £65 per hour with an average of £39, reflecting the range of locations and teaching styles available. You'll find 368 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 124 schools with female driving instructors on their team, while 323 independent female driving instructors also serve the region. With 34 test centres nearby, pass rates range considerably based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25), from 36.5% at Chingford to 59% at Sidcup, so your choice of location can make a real difference.

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

Brockley Driving School

Brockley Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £365Save 4%
3.1

Over 40 years of experience helping nervous drivers and beginners build confidence in a stress-free environment. £38/hour or £365 for 10 hours, with a special...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Crofton Park Rd, London SE4 1AE
Sky Driving School

Sky Driving School

From £30/hr·10hrs for £290Save 3%
3.0

Muj and Sophie specialise in teaching nervous pupils with a calm, understanding approach, getting learners on the road from lesson one rather than spending time...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
67 Beale Rd, Bow, London E3 5LN
Edwards School of Motoring

Edwards School of Motoring

From £25/hr
1.0

Grade A instructor with 35 years' experience and over 1,500 pupils taught. Hourly lessons from £25 with student discounts, or intensive courses at £695 for...

ManualIntensive
32 London Rd, Twickenham TW1 3RR
Capital Driving Trainers

Capital Driving Trainers

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%

Family-run school founded in 2010, emphasizing safe driving beyond test requirements with eco-safe techniques to save money on fuel and insurance. £40/hour for...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Christchurch Cl, London SW19 2NZ
Driveabout School of Motoring

Driveabout School of Motoring

From £35/hr

New starters get lessons from £35 per hour, with cheaper rates available when paying cash. The school specialises in test failures, offering honest assessment...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Tramway Ave, London N9 8PE
JLSM Driving School

JLSM Driving School

From £42/hr

£42 per hour, or £75 for a 2-hour lesson (£68 for under-25s in March and April). No car sharing on any lesson, with test day pickup included and the option to...

ManualTest car available
54 Sopwith Cl, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5RN
Diana Driving School

Diana Driving School

From £34/hr

One-to-one lessons with undivided attention from your instructor, who won't be checking their phone during your lesson. £34/hour or £65 for 2 hours on weekdays,...

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car available
Brierley Rd, London E11 4JE
Thames Driving School

Thames Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%

Rated 4.9/5 from 185+ reviews with an excellent reputation for first-time pass rates across Surrey and South West London. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block,...

ManualAutomatic
626 7979, 0208, 465A Upper Richmond Rd W, North Sheen, London SW14 7PU
ABC Driving School

ABC Driving School

From £41/hr·10hrs for £380Save 7%
·87% pass rate

An 87% pass rate school offering £41/hour lessons or £380 for a 10-hour block, with a 2-hour introductory deal at £80. Flexible scheduling from 7am to 9pm...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
64 Brampton Rd, Croydon CR0 6JN
L of a Pass

L of a Pass

From £45/hr·Block bookings available
·90% pass rate

£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...

ManualIntensive
Hillary Rd, Southall UB2 4PT
Ealing Driving School

Ealing Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%

Patient instructors specialising in nervous drivers and those needing tests at short notice, with a calm, measured teaching approach throughout. £40 per hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
21 Station Parade, London W5 3LD
Virk Driving School

Virk Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%

Competitive pricing at £35/hour with substantial block discounts: 10-hour Fast Track at £340, 20-hour Fast Pass at £680, or 30-hour Fast Forward at £1,020....

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
52 Oldfields Rd, Sutton SM1 2NU
East London Driving School

East London Driving School

From £34/hr·10hrs for £320Save 6%

Established over 5 years in East London with all instructors holding minimum 5 years' experience. £34 per hour for standard lessons, or £320 for a 10-hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Empson St, London E3 3LL
Clapham Driving School

Clapham Driving School

From £46/hr·10hrs for £430Save 7%

Grade A instructor with expertise across manual, automatic, and intensive courses, backed by multiple testimonials of first-time passes. £46/hour for new...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Solutions House, 68 Ferndene Rd, London SE24 0AB

Sterling Driving Academy

From £40/hr·10hrs for £350Save 13%

Based at Angel Station, U Drive Me teaches manual driving using a proven rote method focused on building confidence and concentration rapidly. At £40/hour or...

Manual
London N1 9LT
Pass Plus Driving School

Pass Plus Driving School

From £35/hr·Block bookings available
·92% pass rate

Established for over 15 years in East London, Pass Plus boasts a 92% first-time pass rate with 97% of students recommending them to friends and family. Lessons...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
8 The Greens Cl, Loughton IG10 1QE
Autolee Driving Tuition

Autolee Driving Tuition

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%

Grade A instructor offering one-to-one tuition in a relaxed but focused environment with positive encouragement and patient support. £40 per hour or £380 for 10...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Dacre Park, Blackheath, London SE13 5DD
Glow Driving School

Glow Driving School

From £37.5/hr·20hrs for £750

£37.50/hour with structured 2-hour lessons (£75) or block deals up to 20 hours (£750), plus intensive courses at £1,125 for 30+ hours over 1-2 weeks. Strong...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
48 St George's Dr, Pimlico, London SW1V 4BU
GoHamilton Drive School

GoHamilton Drive School

5.0(32)

Aaron Hamilton brings genuine passion to teaching, having worked with learners from teenagers to retirees across different backgrounds and countries. His...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
College Rd, Swanley BR8 7LT
Auto Col Driving School

Auto Col Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(1)

Established in 1993, Auto Col has spent over 30 years specialising in automatic driving lessons for nervous drivers and first-timers. Colin offers patient,...

Automatic
17 Roedean Ave, Enfield EN3 5QJ

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