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

Pharez Driving School

Pharez Driving School

From £45/hr·Block bookings available
5.0

Budget-friendly lessons starting at £45 per hour, with block deals at £185 (Regular) and £370 (Premium). Over five years' experience training hundreds of...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
BigG Driving School

BigG Driving School

5.0
Manual
Elmside, Field Way, New Addington, Croydon CR0 9DT
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
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
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
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
1st London Driving Academy

1st London Driving Academy

From £42/hr
5.0

Specialises in nervous drivers and those with driving phobias using Thought Field Therapy techniques, alongside advanced-defensive-eco driving instruction....

ManualIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Polish
Lower Rd, Belvedere DA17 6DZ
Going2Pass

Going2Pass

Block bookings available
5.0

Instructors with 18+ years of experience and extensive knowledge of local test routes. Test car hire with warm-up lessons available at £180/hour, plus block...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
22 Hatton Grn, Feltham TW14 0ND
Dsilva Driving School

Dsilva Driving School

5.0
Manual
14-24 Whitton Rd, Hounslow TW3 3TS
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
Chelsea Academy Driving School

Chelsea Academy Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £400
4.9·92% pass rate

A 92% pass rate school offering lessons at £40/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with the first hour discounted to £20 when booking the full block. Motorway...

ManualIntensive
Chelsea Manor Court, 30 Chelsea Manor St, London SW3 5SB
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
Bayswater Driving School

Bayswater Driving School

From £49.5/hr·10hrs for £495
5.0

Established in 1995, this school specialises in beginner, partly trained, and test-retry learners with one-to-one lessons and door-to-door pickup. First 2-hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
12 Vivian Gardens, Wembley HA9 6RF
Amoja Driving School

Amoja Driving School

4.9
Manual
7 Reeve St, Feltham TW13 4NB
Surrey Driving School

Surrey Driving School

From £44/hr·10hrs for £420Save 5%
5.0

Known for working with nervous learners, this school has built a reputation on patience and clear instruction, with over 80% of pupils coming through...

ManualTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
14 Orme Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 3SA
Hendon School of Motoring

Hendon School of Motoring

From £38/hr·10hrs for £350Save 8%
4.9

40 years in driver training with a strong reputation for high pass rates and specialization in local test routes. Manual lessons at £38/hour or £350 for a...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
26 Station Rd, London NW4 4PZ
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
Colindale Driving School

Colindale Driving School

5.0

Modern vehicles equipped with advanced safety features and personalized lesson plans tailored to each learner's pace. Open seven days a week from 8am to 6pm,...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
9 Colin Cl, London NW9 6RT
Pro School of Motoring

Pro School of Motoring

5.0

Founded and led by Sadaqat Mashood Ahmed, this school tailors lessons to individual learning speed, with most learners needing 40 to 50 hours of professional...

ManualIntensiveTest car available
409 Clarence Ln, London SW15 5QD
1st Time School of Motoring

1st Time School of Motoring

4.8
Manual
264A Plumstead High St, London SE18 1JN

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