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

Love 2 Pass Driving School

Love 2 Pass Driving School

4.9

Established in 2009 with a superb pass rate, most students pass after 20-30 hours. Instructors are members of the Driving Instructors Association and Motor...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
325 Victoria Rd, Ruislip HA4 9DG
Embee Automatic Driving School

Embee Automatic Driving School

4.8(4)

Over 180 five-star reviews on Yell and a decade of experience delivering high first-time pass rates. £75 for a 2-hour lesson, with intensive courses available...

AutomaticIntensive
3, Stanmore Hall Lodge, Wood Ln, Stanmore HA7 4JY
Leigh Griffiths Driver Training

Leigh Griffiths Driver Training

Block bookings available
4.8

High first-time pass rate with a full money-back guarantee on every lesson. Door-to-door tuition includes free study materials, theory test training, dashcam...

Manual
43 Cambridge Gardens, London N10 2LN
Fairpass Driving School

Fairpass Driving School

4.8

Known for a very high first-time pass rate, Fairpass focuses on building learner confidence through calm, supportive 1-1 instruction tailored to individual...

AutomaticEvenings & Weekends
12 Maytree Cl, Edgware HA8 8XX
Herne Hill Driving School

Herne Hill Driving School

4.8

500 tests passed this year with over 1,000 highly rated reviews backing this school's track record. Peter Western, the proprietor with 23 years of instructor...

ManualAutomatic
Oborne Cl, London SE24 0HB
St. John's Wood Driving School

St. John's Wood Driving School

10hrs for £440
4.8

All lessons are a minimum of 2 hours one-to-one in automatic cars, with block booking discounts from £440 for 10 hours down to £1,640 for 40 hours. Test day car...

AutomaticTest car available
1, London NW8 7BS
Joycelyn Driving School

Joycelyn Driving School

4.8

The majority of pupils pass first time with this female instructor, who offers one-to-one lessons tailored to your pace and learning goals. Solo lessons mean...

ManualFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Bailey Cl, London N11 2JL
The Learner Center

The Learner Center

4.8

Specialising in electric vehicle driving lessons with a focus on eco-friendly, zero-emissions learning. Over 1,500 students passed and 20 years' experience,...

ManualIntensive
70 Colthurst Cres, Finsbury Park, London N4 2FB
Zen Zone Driving School

Zen Zone Driving School

Block bookings available
4.8

Zen Zone offers block bookings, intensive courses, and theory test packages with gift card options available for flexible purchasing. The school operates in and...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
3rd Floor, 86 - 90 Paul St, London EC2A 4NE
Hampstead Driving School

Hampstead Driving School

4.8

Former BSM and AA instructor currently pursuing a Professional BTEC Level 4 Qualification in Coaching for Driver Education, with additional in-car coaching...

Manual
NW3, Wood Field, Parkhill Rd, London NW3 2YA
Galin's School of Motoring

Galin's School of Motoring

4.8

Known for helping nervous drivers and those learning from scratch, Galin brings 20 years of patient, tailored instruction to every lesson. Lessons include...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
160 Earlshall Rd, London SE9 1PN
Right Gear Driving School

Right Gear Driving School

Block bookings available
4.8

Instructor since 2008 with a track record of first-time passes, including several pupils achieving zero minors in 2024-25. As a part-time instructor, you get...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
57 Courtlands Ave, Bromley BR2 7HY
S L M Driving School

S L M Driving School

Block bookings available
4.8

Established in 1990 with an extremely high pass rate and 5-star reviews. Block booking discounts and student discounts available, plus theory test support and...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
74 Katherine Rd, London E6 1EN
Barkers Learners

Barkers Learners

Block bookings available
4.8

Intensive courses range from 15 to 30 hours at £650–£1,150, each including a one-hour practical test. Pass Plus courses are available for £195 to build...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
13 Acacia Gardens, Upminster RM14 1HS
FM Driving School

FM Driving School

4.8

15+ years of experience with 5,000+ licenses issued and 100,000+ training hours delivered. Instructor Farhan is consistently praised in reviews for creating a...

ManualAutomatic
Worton Hall, London TW7 6ER
Drivers Kool

Drivers Kool

Block bookings available
4.8

Instructor Noah specializes in automatic driving lessons with a focus on early test bookings and high first-time pass rates; one student passed with zero minors...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
8 Vincent Rd, London N15 3QH
Dynamic Driving

Dynamic Driving

4.7

Dynamic Driving offers in-car theory training alongside practical lessons, with mock tests designed to match real test conditions and boost first-time pass...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
3 Berry Ct, Hounslow TW4 5EG
Docklands Driving School

Docklands Driving School

4.7

Established in East London with instructors boasting over 20 years of training experience and a proven track record of first-time passes. They offer manual,...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Docklands Driving School, 85 Myrdle St, London E1 1HQ
Anna's Driving School

Anna's Driving School

4.7

A former scientist with 25 years in research, Anna switched careers in 2016 to become a driving instructor and now specialises in intensive courses for learners...

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
Limes Grove, London SE13 6DE
North West 3 Driving School

North West 3 Driving School

Block bookings available
4.7

Known for competitive pricing on intensive driving courses across London. One-to-one lessons with flexible scheduling, no surcharges for evenings or weekends,...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Adelaide Rd, London NW3 3PP

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