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

Motion Driving School

Motion Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £400
5.0

Motion Driving School teaches safe driving for life, not just test passing, following the DSA syllabus with a focus on building confidence in nervous or lapsed...

AutomaticEvenings & Weekends
663 Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR0 3AF
Mujeeb Driving School

Mujeeb Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0

13 years' experience with over 1,000 happy students. Automatic lessons at £35/hour, or £330 for a 10-hour block (advance booking, save £20). Test day car hire...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Grantham Rd, London E12 5LY
F A Driving School

F A Driving School

From £40/hr·Block bookings available
5.0

Manual lessons at £40/hour or automatic at £45/hour, with package deals available to reduce overall costs. Two-hour lessons are standard after an initial...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
187 Goresbrook Rd., Dagenham RM9 6YH
Driving Hub

Driving Hub

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0·98% pass rate

98% first-time pass rate across 450+ students with 15 years of instructor experience. Flexible pricing from £40/hour for standard weekday lessons to £45/hour on...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
14 Hyacinth Cl, Ilford IG1 2LU
Surrey Driving Force

Surrey Driving Force

From £50/hr·10hrs for £475Save 5%
5.0

Grade A instructors with an excellent first-time pass rate for learner drivers. Standard lessons cost £50/hour with 10-hour blocks at £475 (£47.50/hour), plus...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
101 Spring Rise, Egham TW20 9PR
Hajra's Expert Driving

Hajra's Expert Driving

From £36.5/hr·10hrs for £345Save 5%
5.0

Best-rated driving school in London (2021/2022/2023 on Google) with an excellent first-time pass rate. £36.50/hour or £345 for a 10-hour block, plus 2-hour...

AutomaticIntensive
108 S Park Rd, Ilford IG1 1SZ
LAR Driving School

LAR Driving School

From £30/hr·10hrs for £285Save 5%
5.0

Instructor with a track record of helping hundreds of learners pass first time. £30 per hour or £285 for a 10-lesson block, with intensive courses and Pass Plus...

ManualIntensive
158 Hoe Lane Enfield, Greater, London EN1 4EU
RJ's Driving School

RJ's Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £400
5.0

17 years of teaching experience, with the founder having trained for 13 years at BSM before establishing this school. £40/hour for standard lessons, or choose...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Anerley Rd, London SE19 2AS
Wembley Driver Training

Wembley Driver Training

From £55/hr·6hrs for £300Save 9%
5.0·74% pass rate

Qualified with the highest pass grade in instructor exams and trained by the AA, Vin brings 30 years of London driving experience to every lesson. 74%...

ManualAutomaticTest car available
37 Blockley Rd, Wembley HA0 3LS
Goodmayes Driving Academy

Goodmayes Driving Academy

From £35/hr
5.0

Straightforward pricing at £35/hour or £70 for two-hour lessons, with no premium charges for evenings or weekends. The academy covers defensive driving and road...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
Maydeb Court, Whalebone Ln S, Dagenham, Romford RM6 6HR
Passway Drive School of Motoring

Passway Drive School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
5.0·90% pass rate

A 90% first-time pass rate school with expert knowledge of local test centres across East London, North London, and Essex. Lessons start at £40/hour for 2-hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
633 Forest Rd, London E17 4NE
Ashanti Driving School

Ashanti Driving School

From £36/hr·10hrs for £350Save 3%
5.0

15+ years of combined instructor experience with a team of eight qualified professionals across the city. Standard lessons at £36/hour or £350 for a 10-hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
1, 62 Birdhurst Rd, South Croydon CR2 7EB
Achieve 4 Success

Achieve 4 Success

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £375
5.0

Operating since 2019, this school emphasizes a supportive, no-yelling approach with friendly instructors and flexible weekday/weekend scheduling. Lessons start...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Urdu
Lord Knyvett Cl, Stanwell, Staines TW19 7PF
Top Gear Driving School

Top Gear Driving School

From £42/hr·30hrs for £1100Save 13%
5.0·90% pass rate

3-time AA Driving Instructor of the Year with a 90% first-time pass rate, nearly double the national average. David Brown brings over 30 years of experience and...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
122 Beverley Dr, Edgware HA8 5NE
Licence Driving School

Licence Driving School

From £38/hr·20hrs for £700Save 8%
5.0

20+ years' experience with a proven track record of successful students. One-to-one manual tuition at £38/hour (weekdays) or £35/hour as part of a 20-hour block...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
St Leonard's St, London E3 3BT
Look & Learn

Look & Learn

From £30/hr·10hrs for £280Save 7%
5.0

Grade A instructor with 30 years of driving experience and multiple 5-star reviews praising her calm, patient teaching style. Individual lessons at £30/hour, or...

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car available
147 Carlton Rd, Romford RM2 5AU
Bestway Driving School

Bestway Driving School

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £365Save 3%
5.0

Perfect for nervous learners seeking patient, supportive instruction. Instructors like Abida and Imi have earned consistent 5-star reviews for their calm...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
13 Broadwater Rd, London SW17 0DS
Tayara Driving Academy

Tayara Driving Academy

From £36.6/hr·10hrs for £340Save 7%
5.0

Multilingual instructors fluent in Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Pashto, and Farsi/Dari/Persian, making this school particularly welcoming for diverse learner...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Pashto, Farsi/Dari/Persian
Church Rd, Stanmore HA7 4AW
U-Drive

U-Drive

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0

£35 per hour for automatic lessons, with block deals from £204 for 6 hours up to £1,320 for 40 hours. Known for working with nervous pupils using dual-control...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
71 St Mark's Rd, London EN1 1BJ
RobWDriving

RobWDriving

From £42/hr·10hrs for £420
5.0

Former Police Advanced Response Driver with 30+ years' experience and an Advanced Driving Diploma from DriveTech. Specialises in automatic lessons at £42/hour,...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
100 Wendover Rd, London SE9 6PB

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