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

Melek Driving School

Melek Driving School

4.6

Professional female instructors with 12+ years' experience and an extremely high pass rate across North London. Both manual and automatic lessons available,...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
638 Lordship Ln, London N22 5JH
Steer Green Driving School

Steer Green Driving School

10hrs for £260
4.5

Nearly 20 years' experience with training from the Instructor College in London and background with AA. First 10 lessons from just £260 for beginners, with...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
9 Chalfont Ct, Colindeep Ln, London NW9 6DY
High School Driving

High School Driving

4.4

Established for over 15 years, High School Driving specialises in disabled and automatic driving lessons with specially adapted vehicles featuring push-pull...

AutomaticIntensive
27 Havering Gardens, Romford RM6 5BH
Parrot Driver Training

Parrot Driver Training

4.4

Operating since 2009 with thousands of students passed across the UK, this school specialises in intensive driving courses tailored to individual ability...

ManualIntensive
71-75 Shelton St, London WC2H 9JQ
LDSchool Ltd

LDSchool Ltd

10hrs for £340
4.4

Known for building confidence in nervous drivers, this school pairs you with experienced instructors in brand-new Mini or Toyota vehicles. £75 for a 2-hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
22 Lawrence Dr, Ickenham, Uxbridge UB10 0FF
JSM Driver Training

JSM Driver Training

4.3

Established in 1979, JSM Driver Training combines four decades of experience with in-house instructors who handle everything from test booking to tuition, with...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
236 Fore St, London N18 2QD
A&E Driving School

A&E Driving School

Block bookings available
4.3·90% pass rate

Over 10 years of experience with a 90% pass rate across intensive courses. Two-hour lessons at £50, with block booking discounts available and Pass Plus courses...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
9 Stuart Cres, London N22 5NJ
DTC UK

DTC UK

4.1·83% pass rate

83% pass rate across 4,500+ intensive courses since 2009, with one-to-one tuition and no car sharing. Grade A or B instructors familiar with local test routes...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1 Grahame Park Way, London NW9 4AJ
Girls Driving School

Girls Driving School

3hrs for £120
4.0

Female instructors specialising in learner drivers across East London, with a focus on building confidence behind the wheel. New, easy-to-handle cars and theory...

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
Suite F47, WaterFront Studios Business Centre, 1 Dock Rd, London E16 1AH
Archway Driving School

Archway Driving School

Block bookings available
4.0

Founded in 1974 with 44+ years of experience, this school specialises in nervous drivers and advanced motorists alike, drawing most new pupils from...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
38 Junction Rd, Archway, London N19 5RD
Britannia Driving School

Britannia Driving School

3.8

Large-scale driving school offering intensive courses, Pass Plus, and refresher lessons alongside standard tuition. Free online resources including mock theory...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Britannia House, 285 Kingston Rd, London SW20 8LB
Want Driving Lessons

Want Driving Lessons

Block bookings available
3.5·92% pass rate

92% pass rate backed by combined instructor experience of over 90 years and a parent company established in 1988. Network of male and female instructors across...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Cumberland House, 80 Scrubs Ln, London NW10 6RF
PassMaster

PassMaster

Block bookings available
2.0(1)

Former AA instructor with Grade A credentials and a patient approach to nervous learners. Free theory test advice and 1–2 hour trial lessons available, plus...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
Harper Rd, London SE1 6QD
Chigwell Driving School

Chigwell Driving School

Block bookings available
1.8

A very high pass rate school with over 25 years' experience and thousands of students who've passed their tests. Patient and friendly instructors teach 1-2-1...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
4 Ilford Lane, Essex, London, Ilford IG3 4HJ
Acclaim Driving

Acclaim Driving

1.0

40 years of experience with 98% customer recommendation rate. Intensive courses available from 3 days, plus weekly lessons, with online booking and instant...

ManualIntensive
184 Elm Park Ave, Hornchurch RM12 4RY
Learn 2 Drive

Learn 2 Drive

Grade A instructor with 40 years' experience and over 100 testimonials backing their intensive driving courses. Fast-track test booking service gets you tested...

ManualIntensive
75 Lonsdale Ave, Wembley HA9 7EG
Drive with Jeff

Drive with Jeff

A 26-year institution in the local area, Jeff Sullivan has built a reputation for patient, confidence-building instruction that works across all learner types,...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
38 Harrowdene Gardens, Teddington TW11 0DJ
HSA Driving School

HSA Driving School

Over 20 years of professional experience with instructors certified to support learners with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. 97% of learners...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Edgecumbe Ave, London NW9 4AT
Perfect Pass Driving School

Perfect Pass Driving School

Established in 2008, this independent school offers a straightforward approach with a single dedicated instructor throughout your learning journey. Pass Plus...

Manual
305 Staines Rd, Feltham TW14 9HF
Intensive Courses

Intensive Courses

10hrs for £484

Flexible intensive driving courses with test included, ranging from 10 to 45 hours at £13.40–£9.62 per hour depending on package size. All courses cover lessons...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
170 High Rd, Loughton IG10 1DN

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