Driving Lessons in London

London's driving lesson directory brings together 598 driving schools and 1,612 independent driving instructors across the capital and surrounding areas. Pricing varies widely, from £22 to £65 per hour with an average of £39, reflecting the range of locations and teaching styles available. You'll find 368 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 124 schools with female driving instructors on their team, while 323 independent female driving instructors also serve the region. With 34 test centres nearby, pass rates range considerably based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25), from 36.5% at Chingford to 59% at Sidcup, so your choice of location can make a real difference.

£39
average price
597
driving schools
1,612
independent instructors
34
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in London

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Motion Driving School

Motion Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

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 learners. Automatic lessons start at £40/hour with block deals from £200 for 5 hours up to £400 for 10 hours, plus a 50% discount trial lesson for beginners. Beyond learner tuition, they offer Pass Plus courses (£280 for 6 hours), motorway training, advanced driving test preparation, and car maintenance courses.

EveningsWeekendsAutomatic
663 Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR0 3AFView school
Mujeeb Driving School

Mujeeb Driving School

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

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 available for £130 including a 1-hour lesson, plus a strict no-photo privacy policy sets this school apart from competitors who share student images on social media.

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

F A Driving School

5
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

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 one-hour taster, allowing learners to build skills efficiently. Both male and female instructors available with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends across East London areas.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
187 Goresbrook Rd., Dagenham RM9 6YHView school
Driving Hub

Driving Hub

598% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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 weekends, with block deals starting at £38/hour for 10 hours (£380) and a flash sale Diamond package offering 30 hours for £1,100. Both automatic and manual driving lessons available with personalized one-on-one instruction focused on building confidence.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
14 Hyacinth Cl, Ilford IG1 2LUView school
Surrey Driving Force

Surrey Driving Force

5
From £50/hr10hrs for £475Save £25

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 mock tests at £70 and test car hire at £130 including a warm-up lesson. Pass Plus courses also available at £395 for 6 hours.

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

Hajra's Expert Driving

5
From £36.50/hr10hrs for £345Save £20

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 lessons at £72. New customers get a free 30-minute introductory lesson.

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

LAR Driving School

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £285Save £15

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 also available.

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

RJ's Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

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 from flexible block deals ranging from 6 to 40 hours (£240–£1,570), plus test car hire with a pre-test lesson included for £150. Intensive courses also available at competitive rates.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Anerley Rd, London SE19 2ASView school
Wembley Driver Training

Wembley Driver Training

574% pass rate
From £55/hr6hrs for £300Save £30

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% first-time pass rate with £55/hour lessons or 6-hour blocks at £300, plus free theory test training and test booking service included. Test car hire available at £185 for a 2-hour pre-test lesson with home pickup and dropoff.

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

Goodmayes Driving Academy

5
From £35/hr

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 safety fundamentals across a comprehensive curriculum, suitable for complete beginners through to refresher learners.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Maydeb Court, Whalebone Ln S, Dagenham, Romford RM6 6HRView school
Passway Drive School of Motoring

Passway Drive School of Motoring

590% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

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 sessions (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), with a 10-hour automatic block at £370, or intensive 30-hour courses at £1,500 to learn in three weeks. Test day car hire costs £220 including a 2-hour lesson.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
633 Forest Rd, London E17 4NEView school
Ashanti Driving School

Ashanti Driving School

5
From £36/hr10hrs for £350Save £10

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 block, with test car hire available for £130 and Pass Plus courses at £160. Intensive driving courses, motorway lessons, and refresher courses cater to learners at every stage, from nervous beginners to those building confidence after time away from the road.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
1, 62 Birdhurst Rd, South Croydon CR2 7EBView school
Achieve 4 Success

Achieve 4 Success

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £375

Operating since 2019, this school emphasizes a supportive, no-yelling approach with friendly instructors and flexible weekday/weekend scheduling. Lessons start from £37.50/hour for automatic or £40/hour for manual, with 10-hour block deals at £375 (automatic) or £390 (manual), plus test car hire from £130 and a VIP fast-track service including 10 lessons, guaranteed test appointment, and mock test for £900. Instruction available in English and Urdu.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Speaks Urdu
Lord Knyvett Cl, Stanwell, Staines TW19 7PFView school
Top Gear Driving School

Top Gear Driving School

590% pass rate
From £42/hr30hrs for £1100Save £160

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 has helped more than 2,300 students pass their tests. Manual lessons at £42/hour or automatic at £45/hour, with block deals from £200 for 5 hours up to £1,100 for 30 hours, plus test car use included at no extra charge.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
122 Beverley Dr, Edgware HA8 5NEView school
Licence Driving School

Licence Driving School

5
From £38/hr20hrs for £700Save £60

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 deal (£700 total), which includes mock tests and priority booking. Two-hour sessions available with flexible weekday, evening, and weekend scheduling.

ManualEveningsWeekends
St Leonard's St, London E3 3BTView school
Look & Learn

Look & Learn

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £280Save £20

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 £140 for 5 lessons and £280 for 10 lessons with fixed prices guaranteed throughout your tuition. Test day includes a 1-hour lesson plus use of the car for £65.

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

Bestway Driving School

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £365Save £10

Perfect for nervous learners seeking patient, supportive instruction. Instructors like Abida and Imi have earned consistent 5-star reviews for their calm teaching style and flexibility, with multiple students passing first time after intensive courses. £37.50 per hour or £365 for 10 hours, with intensive courses available at £720 for 20 hours.

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

Tayara Driving Academy

5
From £36.60/hr10hrs for £340Save £26

Multilingual instructors fluent in Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Pashto, and Farsi/Dari/Persian, making this school particularly welcoming for diverse learner communities. Standard lessons at £36.60/hour with 2-hour sessions at £70, or save with a 10-hour block at £340. Intensive courses range from 5 to 50 hours, each including 2 free hours, with options starting at £499.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Speaks Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Pashto, Farsi/Dari/Persian
Church Rd, Stanmore HA7 4AWView school
U-Drive

U-Drive

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

£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 Nissan Micras, and intensive courses include fast-track tests plus test day car hire. Pass Plus courses and motorway confidence lessons also available.

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

RobWDriving

5
From £42/hr10hrs for £420

Former Police Advanced Response Driver with 30+ years' experience and an Advanced Driving Diploma from DriveTech. Specialises in automatic lessons at £42/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £420 and 20-hour blocks at £800; test day payment is £120. IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driver certified and featured in BBC Radio London, ITV's Lorraine, and the Daily Express for motorway confidence coaching.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
100 Wendover Rd, London SE9 6PBView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in London?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£40
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£20–25
1
£25–30
12
£30–35
30
£35–40
139
£40–45
101
£45–50
37
£50–55
13
£55+
5

Based on prices from 338 driving schools in London.

Intensive courses in London

Want to pass fast?

304 London schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

London Test Centres and Pass Rates

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