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
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Driving Schools in London
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Hajra's Expert Driving
Best-rated driving school in London (2021/2022/2023 on Google) with an excellent first-time pass rate. £36.50/hour or £345 for a 10-hour block, plus 2-hour lessons at £72. New customers get a free 30-minute introductory lesson.Best-rated driving school in London (2021/2022/2023 on Google) with an excellent first-time pass rate. £36.50/hour or £345 for a 10-hour block, plus 2-hour...
Styles-Steering Driving School
John Styles brings 30 years of driving experience to this local school, combining road craft with test preparation to develop safe drivers for life. Lessons are tailored to individual goals and schedules, with a brand new manual Ford Fiesta that students consistently praise for its responsive handling. Contact for 90-minute lesson pricing and 5-lesson package rates.John Styles brings 30 years of driving experience to this local school, combining road craft with test preparation to develop safe drivers for life. Lessons are...
Cardrome Learner Centre
Established in 1955, this centre offers a unique 12-acre private road complex with traffic lights, roundabouts, and hill starts, allowing nervous learners to build confidence before tackling public roads. Lessons from £32/hour for manual or £33/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £300 (manual) or £310 (automatic); test day packages including 1.5 hours pre-test tuition and car hire cost £120.Established in 1955, this centre offers a unique 12-acre private road complex with traffic lights, roundabouts, and hill starts, allowing nervous learners to...
My School Of Driving
6 hours of lessons for £209, or test car hire at £120. Patient instructor Maqs has earned multiple first-time pass reviews, with learners praising his clear explanations and supportive approach. Lessons available seven days a week with no surcharges for evenings or weekends, plus intensive courses and motorway training to build confidence beyond the test.6 hours of lessons for £209, or test car hire at £120. Patient instructor Maqs has earned multiple first-time pass reviews, with learners praising his clear...
ILKER Driving School
Single-instructor school with consistently five-star reviews from students who passed first time with only minor faults. £40 per hour for standard lessons, or £380 for a 10-hour block; motorway lessons at £50 per hour. Includes realistic mock tests before your actual test day, plus Pass Plus courses and intensive courses available on request.Single-instructor school with consistently five-star reviews from students who passed first time with only minor faults. £40 per hour for standard lessons, or...
Driving School Granada SOM
Multilingual driving school offering lessons in English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, with free pick-up service across the catchment area. £45/hour for manual lessons, or £380 for a 10-hour block with 10% discount on advance bookings; test car hire from £180 including a 1½-hour pre-test lesson. Practice test simulations and Pass Plus courses also available.Multilingual driving school offering lessons in English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, with free pick-up service across the catchment area. £45/hour for...
Earlsfield School of Motoring
Over 30 years in business with instructors Darren and Sarah earning consistent five-star reviews for their patience with nervous drivers. Standard lessons from £45/hour, or book 10 and get 1 free; test car hire from £135 (manual) or £142.50 (automatic) includes 1 hour pre-test tuition. Free home and work pick-ups, motorway lessons, and intensive courses available to suit your timeline.Over 30 years in business with instructors Darren and Sarah earning consistent five-star reviews for their patience with nervous drivers. Standard lessons from...
Metro Drive
High first-attempt pass rate with calm, patient instructors who specialise in nervous pupils. £42 per hour with flexible block deals from £84 for 2 hours up to £820 for 20 hours, plus Pass Plus courses available for advanced learners.High first-attempt pass rate with calm, patient instructors who specialise in nervous pupils. £42 per hour with flexible block deals from £84 for 2 hours up to...
Safelanez Driving School
A-graded instructors with a five-star rating across East London, offering 2-hour lessons at £80 or a 10-hour block for £380. Test day car hire from £160 (or £200 for emergency bookings) includes an hour's lesson before your test, plus intensive courses available at £90 per session with a minimum three lessons per week.A-graded instructors with a five-star rating across East London, offering 2-hour lessons at £80 or a 10-hour block for £380. Test day car hire from £160 (or...
LAR Driving School
Instructor with a track record of helping hundreds of learners pass first time. £30 per hour or £285 for a 10-lesson block, with intensive courses and Pass Plus also available.Instructor with a track record of helping hundreds of learners pass first time. £30 per hour or £285 for a 10-lesson block, with intensive courses and Pass Plus...
ASM School of Motoring
With 10+ years' experience, instructor Ajmal Shah focuses on relaxed, friendly tuition for nervous learners and those brushing up their skills. Manual lessons start at £35/hour or £330 for 10 hours; automatic at £40/hour or £370 for 10 hours. New learners get a special offer: first 5 hours for £150 (manual) or £175 (automatic), plus Pass Plus and motorway courses available.With 10+ years' experience, instructor Ajmal Shah focuses on relaxed, friendly tuition for nervous learners and those brushing up their skills. Manual lessons...
RJ's Driving School
17 years of teaching experience, with the founder having trained for 13 years at BSM before establishing this school. £40/hour for standard lessons, or choose from flexible block deals ranging from 6 to 40 hours (£240–£1,570), plus test car hire with a pre-test lesson included for £150. Intensive courses also available at competitive rates.17 years of teaching experience, with the founder having trained for 13 years at BSM before establishing this school. £40/hour for standard lessons, or choose...
Wembley Driver Training
Qualified with the highest pass grade in instructor exams and trained by the AA, Vin brings 30 years of London driving experience to every lesson. 74% first-time pass rate with £55/hour lessons or 6-hour blocks at £300, plus free theory test training and test booking service included. Test car hire available at £185 for a 2-hour pre-test lesson with home pickup and dropoff.Qualified with the highest pass grade in instructor exams and trained by the AA, Vin brings 30 years of London driving experience to every lesson. 74%...
Aneka Driving School
21+ years' experience with a patient, tailored approach to every learner. Speaks English and Tamil, DBS-checked, and specialises in nervous drivers and refresher courses alongside intensive driving lessons and motorway tuition.21+ years' experience with a patient, tailored approach to every learner. Speaks English and Tamil, DBS-checked, and specialises in nervous drivers and...
Taz Driving School
Patient, expert tuition with an excellent pass rate and structured training tailored to nervous learners. £91 for 2-hour lessons, or save with block deals: £440 for 10 hours or £860 for 20 hours. Test car hire available at £160, plus Pass Plus courses (minimum 6 hours, £270) and motorway tuition (2 hours, £95).Patient, expert tuition with an excellent pass rate and structured training tailored to nervous learners. £91 for 2-hour lessons, or save with block deals: £440...
Polka Driving School
£46/hour for automatic lessons, or £460 for a 10-hour intensive course completed within a week. Test day car hire costs £150 and includes 60 minutes of tuition, insurance, and examiner cover. Mock tests with a 30-minute lesson are available for £150.£46/hour for automatic lessons, or £460 for a 10-hour intensive course completed within a week. Test day car hire costs £150 and includes 60 minutes of tuition,...
Goodmayes Driving Academy
Straightforward pricing at £35/hour or £70 for two-hour lessons, with no premium charges for evenings or weekends. The academy covers defensive driving and road safety fundamentals across a comprehensive curriculum, suitable for complete beginners through to refresher learners.Straightforward pricing at £35/hour or £70 for two-hour lessons, with no premium charges for evenings or weekends. The academy covers defensive driving and road...

Wow Drive Belvedere
Multi-location driving school across South East London, North Kent, Essex, Surrey, and Hertfordshire with a 5.0 Google rating. Pricing ranges from £35–£50 per hour depending on zone and time of day, with introductory 10-hour blocks from £320–£450 if paid upfront. Test day car hire from £130, plus Pass Plus courses available at £299–£329.Multi-location driving school across South East London, North Kent, Essex, Surrey, and Hertfordshire with a 5.0 Google rating. Pricing ranges from £35–£50 per...
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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.
Sidcup (London)
12,809 tests takenEnfield (Innova Business Park)
8,042 tests takenTolworth (London)
9,241 tests takenZHither Green (London)
2,756 tests takenIsleworth (Fleming Way)
12,106 tests takenBromley (London)
10,868 tests takenMill Hill (London)
8,688 tests takenWest Wickham (London)
11,147 tests takenPinner (London)
14,672 tests takenChertsey (London)
8,669 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup (London) | 58.1% | 59.7% | 56.0% | 59.0% | 12,809 |
| Enfield (Innova Business Park) | 52.7% | 55.1% | 50.9% | 54.1% | 8,042 |
| Tolworth (London) | 50.8% | 55.6% | 50.7% | 53.3% | 9,241 |
| ZHither Green (London) | 49.2% | 56.3% | 51.8% | 53.1% | 2,756 |
| Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 49.3% | 53.8% | 49.7% | 51.8% | 12,106 |
| Bromley (London) | 48.0% | 55.2% | 49.1% | 51.7% | 10,868 |
| Mill Hill (London) | 49.1% | 52.6% | 50.8% | 51.1% | 8,688 |
| West Wickham (London) | 51.1% | 50.7% | 48.3% | 50.9% | 11,147 |
| Pinner (London) | 45.7% | 54.7% | 48.1% | 50.3% | 14,672 |
| Chertsey (London) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 44.7% | 50.3% | 8,669 |