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

Let's Torque Driving School

Let's Torque Driving School

4.9

One of the highest-rated independent driving schools locally on Google, offering full 2-hour lessons rather than the standard 50-minute format for better value...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
2 Barnesdale Cres, Orpington BR5 2AX
1driving

1driving

Block bookings available
4.9

Led by ex-DVSA driving examiners who ensure consistent teaching standards across the team. Intensive courses start from £550 for 7 hours including test car...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
82 Lovett Way, London NW10 0UN
Drive with IDS

Drive with IDS

4.9

Drawing on over 20 years of combined experience, IDS tailors lesson plans to match your individual learning style and pace. The school prioritises building safe...

Manual
360 Neasden Ln N, Neasden, London NW10 0BT
East London School of Motoring

East London School of Motoring

10hrs for £247.5
4.9

All instructors are blue-badge qualified with no trainees, and the school charges £24.75 per 45-minute lesson (10 lessons for £247.50). Multiple five-star...

Manual
Summerston house, 51 Starboard Way, Canning E16 2PE
Aneka Driving School

Aneka Driving School

4.9

21+ years' experience with a patient, tailored approach to every learner. Speaks English and Tamil, DBS-checked, and specialises in nervous drivers and...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Speaks Tamil
26 Victor Rd, Harrow HA2 6PZ
Taz Driving School

Taz Driving School

10hrs for £440
4.9

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...

ManualAutomaticTest car available
34 Tudor Rd, Shepperton, Ashford TW15 1QW
LIDT

LIDT

4.9

Founded in 2003, LIDT specialises in intensive driving courses designed to get learners test-ready in weeks rather than months, with 1000+ five-star reviews...

ManualIntensiveTest car available
355 Commercial Rd, Stepney Green, London E1 2PS
Learn To Pass Driving School

Learn To Pass Driving School

4.9

Established driving school across England with impressive pass rates and a focus on personalized instruction for all levels. Beginner, refresher, advanced, and...

Manual
Hanworth Trading Estate, 26 Hampton Rd W, Feltham TW13 6DH
7 Day Intensive

7 Day Intensive

Block bookings available
4.9

Intensive driving courses ranging from 5 to 48 hours, with test booking and mock exams included as standard. Flexible session lengths of 2, 4, or 6 hours mean...

ManualIntensiveTest car available
124 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX
Last Minute Driving Test Car Hire

Last Minute Driving Test Car Hire

Block bookings available
4.9

Specialises in short-notice test bookings and last-minute intensive courses for learner drivers and international licence holders converting to UK driving....

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
11 Mattock Ln, London W5 5BG
Drivezire

Drivezire

4.9

20 years combined experience across a small team of instructors with consistently strong reviews praising patient, confidence-building teaching styles. Bev and...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Dakota House, Mayday Rd, Croydon, Thornton Heath CR7 7FF
Kle Driving School

Kle Driving School

4.9

Kle Driving School offers both automatic and manual lessons with a strong focus on student success, as evidenced by extensive positive reviews and a large...

ManualAutomatic
Alloa Rd, London SE8 5AH
Mostafa Driving School

Mostafa Driving School

4.9

Winner of Best Training Resources 2022 with a 5-star DSR rating. Students consistently pass first time after struggling with other instructors, with...

Manual
Sunningdale Ave, London W3 7NS
Tutorial Driving School

Tutorial Driving School

4.9

Over 20 years of experience delivering structured lessons that follow the DVSA syllabus, with a focus on building confidence through personalised lesson plans....

ManualAutomaticTest car available
Blair St, Aberfeldy Village, London E14 0JL
West London Automatic Driving School

West London Automatic Driving School

4.9

Operating since 2012 with over 2,000 successful test passes and 5,000+ happy students. Specializes in nervous and beginner drivers seeking automatic lessons,...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
50 Lavington Rd, London W13 9LS
Marks Automatic Driving School

Marks Automatic Driving School

Block bookings available
4.9

Specialising in confidence-building for nervous and returning drivers, with one student crediting her instructor for rebuilding her driving confidence after an...

AutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
3 Wisdons Cl, Dagenham RM10 7HB
Ahora Driving School

Ahora Driving School

4.9·95% pass rate

A 95% first-time pass rate school specialising in intensive courses that can get you test-ready in as little as 2-3 weeks. Alongside standard lessons, they...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
34 Oxford Rd, London W5 3SP
RGS Driving School

RGS Driving School

4.9

RGS Driving School also trains driving instructors through Part 2 and Part 3 programmes, bringing professional-level teaching standards to learner lessons. They...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
36 Endsleigh Rd, Southall UB2 5QL
Khan's School of Motoring

Khan's School of Motoring

Block bookings available
4.9

Handpicked as one of the top 3 driving schools in the area with a strong track record of first-time passes. Mr and Mrs Khan bring over 20 years of experience...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
66 Devonshire Way, Croydon CR0 8BR
ABS Driving School

ABS Driving School

4.9

Established in 2006, ABS Driving School specialises in automatic driving lessons with over 20 years of instructor experience, including proven success with...

AutomaticIntensive
9 Crowshott Ave, Stanmore HA7 1HN

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