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

Ladies 1st School of Motoring

Ladies 1st School of Motoring

From £40/hr·Block bookings available
5.0·95% pass rate

A female-only driving school with over 95% pass rate, keeping class sizes deliberately small to maintain high standards. £40/hour for automatic lessons with...

AutomaticFemale Instructors
976 Uxbridge Rd, Hayes UB4 0RL
Drivefix Driving School

Drivefix Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £360Save 5%
5.0·92.2% pass rate

92.2% first-time pass rate with a perfect 5-star Google rating across 25 reviews. Instructor Saima specialises in building confidence with patient, structured...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Tildesley Rd, London SW15 3AU
Red Sky Driving School

Red Sky Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0

Competitive rates starting from £35/hour with substantial block discounts: 10 hours for £330, 20 hours for £640, or 30 hours for £950. Test day car hire...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
60 Rogers Rd, Dagenham RM10 8JX
MRM Driving School

MRM Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £400Save 11%
5.0

Multiple first-time pass reviews highlight this instructor's patient teaching style and ability to build confidence quickly. One-to-one lessons in a Mercedes...

AutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
The Common, London W5 3JB
Adi hackney Driving School

Adi hackney Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%
5.0

£37 per hour or £70 for a 2-hour lesson, with a 10-hour block package at £350. Offers beginner lessons, refresher courses, and advanced driving techniques...

Manual
28 Hackney Rd, London E2 7AS
James Driving School

James Driving School

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £337.5Save 10%
5.0

With 15 years' experience and previous roles at Wimbledon Driving School and BSM, James brings structured, patient instruction in a calm environment. Lessons...

ManualTest car available
443 Gander Green Ln, Sutton SM3 9QY
1rob

1rob

From £40/hr
5.0

Most students prefer 90-minute lessons at this school, finding them the sweet spot between focus and concentration. Lessons start at £40/hour or £55 for 90...

ManualIntensive
195 Eltham High St, London SE9 1TS
VITA Driving School

VITA Driving School

From £37.5/hr
5.0

Instructor Yilmaz Gozcu combines a calm, friendly approach with professional teaching techniques to build confident drivers from beginner to test-ready....

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Anglesey Rd, Enfield EN3 4HY
Sohel's Driving School

Sohel's Driving School

From £53/hr·10hrs for £490Save 8%
5.0

Patient and professional instructors focused on first-time passes. Automatic lessons from £53/hour or £490 for 10 hours; manual from £60/hour or £520 for 10...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Flat 4, No public access, 132 Seymour Pl, London W1H 1NS
New Era Driving School

New Era Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £400
5.0

Established in 2010 with a very high first time driving test pass rate, this school teaches in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while maintaining professional...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
Croydon Rd, London SW20 7SW
Auto Lessons

Auto Lessons

From £37.5/hr·20hrs for £720Save 4%
5.0

Instructor Hasib has built a strong reputation with consistent five-star reviews praising his patience, calm teaching style, and knowledge of test routes....

AutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
44d Myrdle St, London E1 1HL
EL's Driving School

EL's Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £310Save 23%
5.0

Grade A instructor with 15 years' experience offering automatic lessons at £33/hour (daytime Mon-Fri 10-4) or £40/hour standard rate, with 45-minute sessions....

Automatic
38 Southend Ln, London SE6 3AA
S & A Driving School

S & A Driving School

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £375
5.0

Two-hour lessons at £37.50 per hour (or £375 for a 10-hour block) with test day car hire available for £140. Instructors focus on thorough fault correction and...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
15c Old Church Rd, Chingford Mount, London E4 6SJ
MyLearners

MyLearners

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0

Competitive pricing from £35/hour for manual lessons or £37/hour for automatic driving lessons, with block deals at £340 for 10 hours. Introductory 2-hour trial...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
49 Hickling Rd, Ilford IG1 2HE
Learn-Automatic

Learn-Automatic

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0

14 years in the driving industry with a calm, patient teaching style that prioritises comfort and confidence. At £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, lessons...

AutomaticTest car available
Acton St, London WC1X 9NB
Craigen Driving School

Craigen Driving School

From £35/hr
5.0·75% pass rate

75% first-time pass rate with instructor Fuhad, who has a strong track record of students passing on their first attempt. £35/hour for both manual and automatic...

ManualAutomatic
98 Goodmayes Rd, LONDON IG3 9UZ
The Ex-Examiner

The Ex-Examiner

From £65/hr·6hrs for £390
5.0

Former DVSA examiner with 15 years' experience in test assessment, now teaching automatic driving lessons with a Grade A instructor rating. Block deals start at...

AutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Pomeroy St, London SE14 5BS
HDI Driving Institute

HDI Driving Institute

From £38/hr·10hrs for £360Save 5%
5.0

Over 10 years of experience teaching learners across Wembley and surrounding areas, with a patient instructor and a clean automatic Mercedes-Benz lesson car....

AutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
77 Rugby Ave, Wembley, LONDON HA0 3DJ
Wings Driving School

Wings Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £430Save 4%
5.0

Grade A instructor with over 10 years' experience teaching in West London, offering structured lessons in modern cars with mock tests to prepare you for...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
Ealing Cross, 85 Uxbridge Rd, London W5 5BW
Move Driving School

Move Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £370Save 3%
5.0

Specialising exclusively in automatic driving lessons, most instructors are ex-bus drivers with extensive practical experience on test routes. £38/hour or £370...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
176 Station Rd, Edgware HA8 7AR

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