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

Joanna's Driving School

Joanna's Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0

A friendly female instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons across the area. Two-hour sessions at £40/hour, or £38/hour with a 10-hour block deal;...

AutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
68 Abbotswood Gardens, Ilford IG5 0BH
Ladies School of Driving

Ladies School of Driving

From £40/hr·10hrs for £350Save 13%
5.0·99% pass rate

99% pass rate backed by 15+ years of experience and five-star reviews. Single lessons at £40/hour, or save with 5-hour packages (£180), 10-hour blocks (£350),...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Farsi, Urdu, Punjabi, Pushto
Essex, 10-Huntings Farm, Green Ln, Ilford IG1 1YE
AA Pass Driving School

AA Pass Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £380
5.0

Over 500 students have passed their test with this West London school, which combines affordable pricing with a calm, patient teaching approach suited to...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
26 Sherborne Gardens, London W13 8AS
Smart Choice Driving School

Smart Choice Driving School

From £50/hr·Block bookings available
5.0

Instructor Everton has built a reputation for transforming nervous drivers into confident ones, with multiple five-star reviews praising his patience, attention...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Simply Drive School

Simply Drive School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £350Save 8%
5.0

Bilingual instructor (English and Farsi) specialising in nervous learners and overseas drivers, with a calm, confidence-building approach starting on quiet...

AutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Farsi
Stanmore HA7 4SR
Suhel's Driving School

Suhel's Driving School

From £34/hr·10hrs for £340
5.0·95% pass rate

95% first-time pass rate with 15+ years' experience and 1000+ successful learners. £34/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block (save £40), plus a complete test package...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
London E17 3TJ
Larissa Driving School

Larissa Driving School

From £35/hr·12hrs for £408Save 3%
5.0

£35/hour or £408 for 12 hours, with a 12-hour intensive course also available at the same price. Consistently praised across 55 reviews for making learners feel...

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
Hollytree Cl, London SW19 6EA
London Driving Education

London Driving Education

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
5.0

Specializing in automatic driving lessons with 2-hour sessions at £40/hour or block deals from £390 for 10 hours. Students praise the patient, experienced...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Turkish
656 Lordship Ln, London N22 5JJ
Sinclair Driver Training

Sinclair Driver Training

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0

Over 25 years of experience teaching learner drivers across South East London, welcoming all ages and abilities including nervous pupils. £35/hour or £330 for...

Manual
96 Knights Hill, Norwood, London SE27 0JL
West London Driving School

West London Driving School

From £47.5/hr·10hrs for £465Save 2%
5.0

Founded by Mohammed Miah with over a decade of driving instruction experience, this school emphasizes personalized tuition tailored to each learner's needs....

ManualIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
62 Gloucester Gardens, London W2 6BN
Approach Driver Education

Approach Driver Education

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
5.0

Family-run school with 15 years' experience and 500+ students graduated, led by a top-graded instructor. £40/hour for weekday, evening, and weekend lessons, or...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
80 Allendale Ave, Southall UB1 2SW
Success School of Motoring

Success School of Motoring

From £42/hr·10hrs for £400Save 5%
5.0

Established in 1970 and run by Winston Mason, a former motor technician with 30+ years' teaching experience and 2,500 learners trained. £42/hour or £400 for a...

ManualIntensiveTest car available
107 Fernbrook Rd, London SE13 5NQ
Drive Croydon

Drive Croydon

From £40/hr
5.0

£40 per hour with two-hour lessons strongly recommended for better skill retention and faster progress. Run by two female instructors, Sylwia and Anna, who...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
43 Goodhew Rd, Cr06qz CR0 6QZ
Janan Driving School

Janan Driving School

From £40/hr
5.0

£40/hour for standard lessons, with Pass Plus courses and motorway driving also available at £50/hour. This female instructor specializes in automatic driving...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
25 Salisbury Rd, London N22 6NL
Bami Driving School

Bami Driving School

From £50/hr·10hrs for £450Save 10%
5.0

£50/hour for standard lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £450 and 20-hour blocks at £800 for manual, or 10-hour automatic blocks at £450. Grade A instructor...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Pennycroft, Pixton Way, South Croydon, Croydon CR0 9LL
Vali's Driving School

Vali's Driving School

From £35/hr
5.0

£35/hour with 24/7 availability and flexible scheduling to suit your pace. Instructors focus on a relaxed, friendly approach—particularly good with nervous...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
Burnt Oak Broadway, Burnt Oak, Edgware HA8 0AS
Licence2Drive

Licence2Drive

From £42.5/hr·10hrs for £400Save 6%
5.0

Established for over 40 years with a former DVSA examiner on staff, bringing specialist knowledge to learner training. Single lessons from £42.50 (manual) or...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
42 The Vineyard, Richmond TW10 6AZ
Sabr Driving School

Sabr Driving School

From £33/hr·10hrs for £320Save 3%
5.0

Solo instructor with a track record of building confidence in nervous learners, evidenced by a student's first-time pass after just 20 hours. Weekday lessons at...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
164 Manor Square, Dagenham RM8 3RX
Learn Driving School

Learn Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
5.0

Flexible zone-based pricing from £40/hour in Zone 4 down to £50/hour in Zone 1, with 10-hour blocks at £370–£475 and 20-hour blocks at £720–£920 depending on...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Langdale Ave, Mitcham CR4 4AG
Drive East London

Drive East London

From £35/hr·Block bookings available
5.0

Manual and automatic lessons from £35/hour (2-hour blocks) in East London, with block booking discounts up to £32/hour for 40-hour packages. Female instructors...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Glengarnock Ave, London E14 3DL

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