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

Reliable Driving School

Reliable Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £320Save 9%
5.0

Competitive pricing at £35/hour for both manual and automatic lessons, with 10-hour block packages at £320 and 2-hour lessons available at £65. The school...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Gill St, London E14 8AF
One Driving School

One Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £360Save 5%
5.0

95% of learners recommend this fast-growing school, which has guided thousands through their driving journey. Single lessons start at £38/hour for manual or...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Harford St, London E1 4SJ
Pass Plus Driving School

Pass Plus Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
5.0

Automatic driving lessons at £40/hour with an introductory 10-hour block for £370. Pass Plus courses available at £170, reduced to £85 if you pass with them....

AutomaticIntensive
27 Greenside Rd, Croydon CR0 3PN
WOW DRIVE

WOW DRIVE

From £40/hr·10hrs for £385Save 4%
5.0

Multi-zone driving school with transparent pricing across South East England, from £35/hour for manual lessons in Essex to £45/hour for automatic in inner...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
82 Marlescroft Way, Loughton IG10 3NA
Moon Driving School

Moon Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0·99% pass rate

A 10-year-old East London institution with a 99% pass rate across 400+ trained drivers and 310+ positive reviews. £40/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
13 Mast St, Barking IG11 7PF
Direct Driving School

Direct Driving School

From £35/hr
5.0

Independent instructor known for a calm, patient teaching style that puts nervous learners at ease quickly. Lessons at £35/hour with the first lesson at half...

ManualAutomatic
53 Ferndale Cres, Uxbridge UB8 2AY
Akin Driving School

Akin Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £375Save 6%
5.0

Specialises in automatic driving lessons with flexible pay-as-you-go pricing from £35-£40 per hour, or a 10-hour package at £375. Offers beginner, refresher,...

AutomaticEvenings & Weekends
Little Bury St, Enfield N9 9JX
Driving Academy Ltd

Driving Academy Ltd

From £33/hr·10hrs for £340
5.0

Competitive pricing from £33/hour for manual lessons or £37.50/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £340-£350. Intensive courses range from 20 to 48...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
145c Ley St, Ilford IG1 4BL
Havering School of Motoring

Havering School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £300Save 14%
5.0

Over 35 years of combined experience serving the local area with a focus on manual lessons. Two-hour lessons at £70, or £300 for a 10-lesson block; evening and...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
96 Mildmay Rd, Romford RM7 7DB
SAM School of Motoring

SAM School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0

One of East London's highest-rated driving schools, trusted by over 5,000 learners with 49 instructors across 199 vehicles. Lessons from £35/hour weekdays or...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Italian, Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi
4 Kingston Rd, Ilford IG1 1PA
121 Driving School

121 Driving School

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £350Save 7%
5.0

Known for patient instruction with a particular focus on nervous drivers and older learners. First two hours cost just £70, with block packages from £180 for 5...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
36 Endsleigh Rd, Southall UB2 5QL
SDK Driving School

SDK Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £370Save 18%
5.0

SDK Driving School offers pay-as-you-go lessons at £45/hour or 2-hour sessions at £80, with substantial savings on block bookings: 10 hours for £370, 20 hours...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
230 Elmwood Ave, Feltham TW13 7QA
Emanuals Driving School

Emanuals Driving School

From £42/hr·10hrs for £390Save 7%
5.0

£42/hour or 10 hours for £390, with a current offer of 5 lessons for £120. Intensive courses range from £410 for a single day up to £1,600 for the 5-day...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
180 Brixton Rd, London SW9 6AS
Paresh Patel's Driver Training

Paresh Patel's Driver Training

From £30/hr·10hrs for £300
5.0

Grade 5 instructor with over 25 years driving experience and a high pass rate across 300+ pupils. £30/hour for manual or automatic lessons, or £300 for a...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
9 Heather Cl, Romford RM1 4PD
On Time Driving School

On Time Driving School

From £39/hr·10hrs for £380Save 3%
5.0

Flexible lessons from £39/hour with substantial block discounts: 10 hours for £380 (manual) or £390 (automatic), and 20 hours for £750 or £770. Intensive...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Jordan Rd, Perivale, Greenford UB6 7BU
SE London Driving School

SE London Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £440Save 2%
5.0

4.9-star rated school with 71 reviews, led by Tahir Rustem who has taught hundreds of students through BSM, AA, and now SE London Driving School. At £45/hour...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
6 Susan Rd, London SE3 0JD
Arrow Driving School

Arrow Driving School

From £50/hr·10hrs for £480Save 4%
5.0

Established in 2001, Arrow Driving School is one of the longest-running driving schools in North London, with local instructors who know the test routes inside...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
13 Linden Rd, London N11 1ER
Kensington Driving School

Kensington Driving School

From £46/hr·10hrs for £440Save 4%
5.0

Instructor Shabbir has built a strong reputation for first-time passes, with multiple reviews praising his patient, encouraging approach and knowledge of test...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Kensington High St, London W8 5ED
Battersea Driving School

Battersea Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £430Save 4%
5.0

£45/hour with substantial savings on block deals: 10 hours for £430, 20 hours for £840, or 40 hours for £1,600. Their intensive course covers 40 hours in four...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Queenstown Rd, Nine Elms, London SW8 4LP
Martin's Driving School

Martin's Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
5.0·80% pass rate

Grade A instructor with an 80% first-time pass rate and a track record of patient, confidence-building tuition since 1998. 50-minute lessons at £40/hour or £370...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
13 North Dr, Orpington BR6 9PG

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