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

ALG Driving School

ALG Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0·80% pass rate

Over 80% pass rate across West London, among the highest in London. Instructors are specially recruited for both expertise and friendly interpersonal skills,...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Speaks Arabic, French
27 Banks Yard, Hounslow TW5 0AX
Drive Thru School

Drive Thru School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £390Save 13%
5.0

Flexible pay-as-you-go or block booking system designed around busy schedules, with lessons at £45/hour or £390 for 10 hours. Patient instructors tailor lessons...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
16, Fareham House, Bessborough Rd, London SW15 4BQ
The Driving Skool

The Driving Skool

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
5.0

Known for excellent pass rates and patient instruction, this school specializes in intensive driving lessons that can get you test-ready in as little as 5 days....

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Susan Wood, Chislehurst BR7 5NG
Dean Wyatt Driving School

Dean Wyatt Driving School

From £41/hr
5.0

Specialises in anxious and nervous drivers with bespoke learning methods and experience supporting learners with ADHD, ASD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. £41/hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
9 Clifton Cl, Farnborough, Orpington BR6 7DQ
TDSM Driving School

TDSM Driving School

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £425
5.0

Established in 2003, TDSM is run by Ryan, a Grade A instructor with over two decades of experience helping hundreds of local learners pass their tests. Lessons...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
38A Browns Rd, London E17 4RW
The Academy of Driving

The Academy of Driving

From £42/hr·10hrs for £390Save 7%
5.0

One of the fastest-growing driving schools across East Anglia with instructors in Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Sussex, Cheshire and North Wales....

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Rye Hill Park, London SE15 3JN
Coastless Driving School

Coastless Driving School

From £27.5/hr·10hrs for £250Save 9%
5.0

£27.50 per hour for manual lessons or £30 per hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £250 (manual) or £300 (automatic). Over 35 years in the driving...

ManualAutomatic
10 Waverley Gardens, Barking IG11 0BQ
Prompt Driving School

Prompt Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0

An independent London-based school with consistently strong reviews highlighting instructor patience and first-time pass success. £40/hour for automatic lessons...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Apple Yard, London SE20 8FQ
Georges Auto Learners

Georges Auto Learners

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0

Ex-driving examiner with a Grade A rating and 5-star reviews, specialising in automatic driving lessons. Two-hour lessons at £40 per hour on weekdays or £45...

AutomaticEvenings & Weekends
35-91 Woodham Rd, London SE6 2SB
Nova Driving School

Nova Driving School

From £39/hr·10hrs for £380Save 3%
5.0

Nova specialises exclusively in automatic driving lessons, making it ideal for learners who want to skip the complexity of manual gears. At £39/hour or £380 for...

AutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
226A London Rd, Croydon CR0 2TF
Automatika

Automatika

From £55/hr·10hrs for £490Save 11%
5.0·84% pass rate

Grade 6 instructor with 24 years' experience and an 84% first-time pass rate in 2024. £55/hour or £490 for a 10-hour block, with test day slots from £200...

AutomaticTest car available
108 Portnall Rd, London W9 3BG
Genesis Driving School

Genesis Driving School

From £42/hr·5hrs for £195Save 7%
5.0

£42/hour for one-hour lessons, or £195 for an introductory 5-hour block. Grade A instructor with high pass rates offering flexible scheduling including school...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Limpsfield Rd, Warlingham CR6 9DS
Go Excel Driver Training

Go Excel Driver Training

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

Pay £45/hour for 2-hour lessons, or save with block deals from £40/hour (10 hours for £400, up to 40 hours for £1,600). Test car rental available from £220...

ManualAutomaticTest car available
1 Dennis Cl, Ashford TW15 1SW
Teach You To Drive Enfield

Teach You To Drive Enfield

From £27/hr·Block bookings available
5.0

Grade A instructor with 12 years' experience and consistently strong reviews highlighting patience and a calm teaching approach. Lessons from £27/hour or...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Myddelton Cl, Enfield EN1 4AG
Chislehurst Driving School

Chislehurst Driving School

From £39/hr·5hrs for £345
5.0

£72 for 1 hour 40 minute lessons, or £345 for a block of 5 (working out at £39-41.40 per hour depending on booking method). A 100% pass rate across 2024-2025...

ManualTest car available
7, Warkworth House, 101 Waratah Dr, Chislehurst BR7 5FP
Always Driving

Always Driving

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0·87.5% pass rate

Chris brings 11+ years of professional instruction with an exceptional 87.5% first-time pass rate and over 150 consecutive passes. His methodical, patient...

ManualTest car available
Priory Ct, London E17 5LX
Maestro Driving School

Maestro Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £390Save 13%
5.0

£45/hour for standard lessons, or £200 for a 5-hour block and £390 for a 10-hour block with discounted pricing. Instructors Hassina and Abdul Nasir adapt their...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Unit 9, Granard Business Centre, Greater, Bunns Ln, London NW7 2DQ
Drive Smart

Drive Smart

From £45/hr·10hrs for £415Save 8%
5.0

13 years' experience with 83% of pupils passing within 40 hours or less. Instructor Jahangir (Jay) specialises in nervous beginners and previously failed...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Ashmore Rd, London W9 3DA
Ess's Driving School

Ess's Driving School

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

Single instructor with an excellent safety record and extensive knowledge of traffic rules. Two-hour lessons at £90, or save with block deals ranging from 10...

ManualTest car available
111 Gloucester Terrace, London W2 6HU
Zdrive

Zdrive

From £37.5/hr·40hrs for £1400Save 7%
5.0

Zdrive tailors every lesson to your learning pace and comfort level, with instructors trained to the highest standards and vehicles maintained rigorously....

ManualTest car available
140 Northumberland Cres, Feltham TW14 9SW

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