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

The Helpers Driver Training

The Helpers Driver Training

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0

Zahid specialises in automatic driving lessons using innovative techniques, while the team also offers manual tuition across multiple locations. £40/hour for...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Benham Gardens, Hounslow TW4 5JZ
6S Driving School

6S Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £350
5.0

A senior East London driving school with experienced instructors achieving strong first-time pass rates through extensive learner engagement. Single lessons...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
10 Lipton Rd, London E1 0LJ
Drive Instead

Drive Instead

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0

Affordable automatic driving lessons across East London and Essex with a patient, experienced instructor focused on safety and comfort. £35/hour for refresher...

AutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
42 John Burns Dr, Barking IG11 9RH
Aisha Driving School

Aisha Driving School

From £28/hr·10hrs for £450
5.0

Flexible automatic driving lessons from £28/hour, with 2-hour sessions at £56 and intensive courses starting at £550 for 7 hours (including test car hire)....

AutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
58 Victoria Rd, Barking IG11 8PY
BK Driving Tuition

BK Driving Tuition

From £25/hr·Block bookings available
5.0

Bill brings 21 years of professional driving instruction experience, having worked his entire career around the road, from HGV driving to approved instructor...

AutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
4 Warwick Ave, Egham TW20 8LT
The Highway Driving School

The Highway Driving School

From £34/hr·10hrs for £350
5.0

East London-based school offering lessons from £34/hour, with a 10-hour block deal at £350. Trial lessons available at £70 for 2 hours, plus test car hire for...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Salford House, Seyssel St, London E14 3HZ
City Learners Driving School

City Learners Driving School

From £55/hr·10hrs for £520Save 5%
5.0

Multilingual instructor trained with the AA who adapts lessons to individual learning styles, with a strong track record of first-time passes. £55/hour for...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
40 Taunton Wy, London, Stanmore HA7 1DQ
Advance Driving Skills

Advance Driving Skills

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0·92% pass rate

92% first-time pass rate with lessons at £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block. One-to-one instruction focuses on transforming learners into safe, confident...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
G3QJ+Q9 Train station, Barking G11 8DQ
Pimlico Driving School

Pimlico Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £430Save 4%
5.0

Top-rated school in South West London with 16+ years' experience, emphasizing practical driving over classroom lectures to help students pass in fewer hours....

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Rampayne St, Pimlico, London SW1V 2JA
KD SafeDrive

KD SafeDrive

From £42/hr·10hrs for £400Save 5%
5.0

£42/hour or £400 for a block of 10 lessons, with flexible scheduling and free cancellation on 48 hours' notice. The school combines calm, supportive instruction...

Manual
Stanwell New Rd, Staines TW18 4HY
Steering Skills

Steering Skills

From £34.99/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0·90% pass rate

Over 90% first-time pass rate with instructors specialising in beginners and nervous drivers. Lessons from £34.99/hour with flexible block deals (10 hours for...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Padnall Rd, Romford RM6 5HA
Drive 1st

Drive 1st

From £37/hr·10hrs for £340Save 8%
5.0

Multiple five-star reviews highlight Mohammed's patient teaching style and first-time pass results, with students praising his clear explanations and focus on...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
16 Henry's Ave, Woodford, Woodford Green IG8 9RA
DZ Driving School

DZ Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0

Competitive block pricing with 10-hour deals at £380 (saving £20) and 20-hour packages at £750, plus test car hire for £160 including a pre-test hour. Evening...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Tachbrook Rd, Feltham TW14 9NX
Smart School of Motoring

Smart School of Motoring

From £38/hr·10hrs for £375Save 1%
5.0

17 years' driving experience with Red Instructor College training, offering patient instruction for nervous drivers and booster sessions on junctions,...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
12 Deans lane Ha8, 9nt HA8 9NT
DriveMama

DriveMama

From £45/hr·Block bookings available
5.0

Structured lesson packages designed for learners at every stage, from complete beginners to test-ready drivers. Single hourly lessons at £45 for automatic...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
300 Harrow Rd, London W2 5ST
PassAssured Driving School

PassAssured Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0

£40/hour weekdays or £380 for a 10-hour block, with weekend lessons at £45/hour. Instructor Olu has built a reputation for turning around struggling learners,...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
32 Sedgmoor Pl, London SE5 7SE
Tuga Driving School

Tuga Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £440
5.0

Intensive courses from £440 (10 hours) to £1,230 (30 hours) designed for complete beginners through to test-ready learners, with structured 2-hour sessions...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Cannon House, London SE11 6HU
D Driving School

D Driving School

From £30/hr
5.0

Fast Track intensive courses designed for learners eager to pass quickly without sacrificing quality, with focused, consistent lessons that help you progress...

ManualIntensive
Beaumont Rd, London SW19 6SL
Zack Driving School

Zack Driving School

From £36/hr·10hrs for £330Save 8%
5.0

Five-star rated school known for patient, tailored instruction that builds real confidence alongside test success. £36/hour or £70 for a 2-hour lesson, with a...

ManualAutomatic
Speaks Bengali, Italian, Urdu
Maud Rd, London E13 0JU
London Driving Academy

London Driving Academy

From £37/hr·10hrs for £365Save 1%
5.0

London Driving Academy offers flexible scheduling with early morning, late evening, and weekend lessons to fit busy lifestyles. Block booking packages start...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
8 Ascham End London E175EB East, London E10 6EQ

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