Driving Lessons in Norwich
Norwich has an impressive selection of 33 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors, including 5 independent female driving instructors and 6 schools with female driving instructors available. Schools average an outstanding 4.9-star rating, with prices ranging from £22 to £54 per hour where listed. Seventeen schools offer automatic driving lessons and 20 provide intensive courses. Norwich (Peachman Way) is the main active test centre with a strong 61.7% pass rate.
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DW Driver Training
Cheapest manual driving school in Norwich.
How-2-Drive
Highest-rated manual driving school in Norwich.
How-2-Drive
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Norwich.
KSM Driving Tuition
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Norwich.
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Your Driving Coach
Manual and automatic
Perfect 5-star rating across 284 reviews, with instructors known for tailoring lessons to individual learning styles and building confidence in nervous drivers. £35 introductory rate, then £40 per hour or £400 for a 10-hour block; the Full Coaching Package at £1485 includes 35 hours of tuition, theory test access, both test fees paid, mock test, and test day car usage.
KSM Driving Tuition
Manual and automatic
20+ years driving experience with 8+ years teaching, trained by a respected instructor trainer. Intensive courses from £1,150–£1,550 (25–35 hours) designed to get you test-ready in around 30 hours, plus 10-hour block deals at £390 and 2-hour sessions at £80. Add-on hours cost £42/hour (£45 weekends or after 5PM).

Pass with Pete
Automatic
Instructor since 2006 with a background in community and youth work, bringing patience and structured support to nervous learners. £50/hour or £45/hour for 10+ hour block bookings. Pass Plus courses also available.
How-2-Drive
Manual and automatic
Students pass in 17 hours less than the DVSA average using their structured driver training system, saving over £400 in the process. £40 per hour for two-hour lessons, or £380 for a 10-hour block. Get your first two-hour lesson half price to try them out before committing.
NorDrive
Manual
Top Grade instructor with over 20 years' experience and involvement with the IAM and RoSPA, plus additional qualifications in fleet training and adult education. Five intensive course options from £890 to £1,700 (20–40 hours), or £45/hour weekdays and £55/hour weekends for standard lessons, with one-to-one teaching tailored to individual learning styles. Google 5-star reviews highlight a friendly, relaxed approach that reduces anxiety and builds confidence.
Florin Toma Driving Tuition
Manual and automatic
£40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block with a Grade A instructor bringing 14 years of experience and modern coaching methods designed to build confidence at your own pace. One-to-one lessons with free pickup and drop-off from home, school, college, or work, focusing on manual driving to give you flexibility with both manual and automatic vehicles after passing.
Pwi Ha's Driving School
Manual and automatic
Teaching since 1998 with particular experience supporting nervous learners in a relaxed, patient environment. £55/hour or £105 for 2-hour lessons, with block deals from £495 for 10 hours up to £1320 for 30 hours (up to 20% discount). Theory test training also available at £20/hour, plus intensive courses and Pass Plus tuition.
Autodrive Norwich
Automatic
Specialising in nervous and anxious learners, Chris has built a reputation for patience and confidence-building across 45 five-star reviews. £40 per hour for 1.5-hour lessons, or £375 for a 10-hour block; Pass Plus courses also available at £250.
Victory Driving Tuition
Manual
Eight years of experience delivering high pass rates with a relaxed, personalised approach. Standard 2-hour lessons at £40/hour include free Theory Test Pro app and home collection, with Pass Plus courses available as a one-day or three-day option. Advanced driving and refresher courses also on offer for nervous or returning drivers.
Alexandra Driving School
Manual and automatic
Intensive driving courses with free theory training included for all 2024 bookings. 20-hour courses from £1,200, 30-hour from £1,800, and 40-hour from £2,400, run over 5 days Monday to Friday with 4-6 hours of tuition daily. Lessons available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese with both male and female instructors, plus a retest package with test car use for £785.
JR Driving Academy
Manual
A 72% first-time pass rate (versus 53% nationally) and average time to test of just 32 hours sets this school apart. Former classroom teacher with 18 years' experience tailors instruction to each learner's unique needs, supported by a private WhatsApp group, POV route videos, and free Sat Nav loans. Lessons start from £37/hour with 5-day intensive courses available, plus a first-time pass guarantee and 20-lesson promise with discounted rates if you need extra tuition.
Go Intensives
Manual
Go Intensives specialises in 5-day intensive driving courses covering both practical and theory tuition, designed to get you test-ready in the shortest time possible. A 10-hour block booking costs £480, with pick-up available within 5 miles of Norwich, Great Yarmouth, or Lowestoft railway stations. Expert instructors guide complete beginners and experienced drivers alike through a structured programme tailored to individual needs.
Liton Driving School
Manual and automatic
Founded by Liton Miah with a focus on building safe, confident drivers rather than just test passers. Lessons start at £35/hour for the first 2 hours, with block deals at £36/hour for 6 hours (£216) or £38/hour for 10 hours (£380). You'll work with the same instructor and car throughout your course, with consistent feedback and a calm, patient approach tailored to your learning pace.
Norwich Driving School
Manual and automatic
20+ years' experience delivering calm, patient lessons focused on building confidence from day one. Structured courses from £400 (10-hour starter) to £800 (20-hour), with 1.5-hour lessons at £60 or 2-hour sessions at £80, plus theory support and mock tests included throughout.
XBM Driving Instruction
Manual
A single-instructor school built on consistently high first-time pass rates, with multiple students praising Diana's calm, patient teaching style across the testimonials. Lessons start at £34/hour for beginners (first 5 hours), then £40/hour, with a 5% discount available on block bookings of 10+ hours paid in advance. Free theory tuition and Pass Plus courses are included, all delivered in a dual-control Ford Fiesta.
Learn To Drive Norwich
Manual
Joe Cooper focuses on relaxed, tailored lessons designed to put nervous learners at ease, with a strong emphasis on first-time pass rates. Two-hour lessons at £80 or £100 for weekend availability, with a 10-hour block at £390. No minimum hours required before test booking; you progress at your own pace.
Pass Confident
Manual and automatic
Single instructor with consistently strong Google reviews praising his patient, personalized approach and ability to boost confidence quickly. Manual lessons from £38/hour (10-hour block at £380) or automatic from £40/hour (10-hour block at £400), with intensive courses starting at £520 for 10 hours including a practical test. Weekend lessons available at £45/hour.
Licence2Drive
Manual and automatic
Established over 15 years ago, Licence2Drive focuses on teaching safe, confident driving for life rather than just test technique. £40 per hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with a 35-hour semi-intensive course at £1,470 and Pass Plus training also available; learners benefit from an above-average pass rate and tailored instruction in modern dual-controlled cars.
Progress 2 Success
Manual
Instructor trained in BTEC Level 4 Coaching for Driver Development with additional qualifications in cognitive behavioural therapy and NLP, specialising in nervous and anxious learners. £40/hour for 1-hour lessons, £60 for 1.5 hours, or £80 for 2-hour sessions; 30-hour intensive courses at £999. Door-to-door collection and drop-off included with all lessons.
Chilled Driving Tuition
Manual and automatic
Ranked 1st in the UK on FreeIndex with over 500 pupils passing annually, Chilled Driving Tuition specializes in intensive courses where every hour is spent in the car, not classrooms. Courses range from semi-intensive 3-day packages (from £975) to full 11-day programmes (from £2,800), all including mock tests, theory or practical test fees, and test day car use. If you pass quicker than booked, they refund the difference in hours at your paid rate.
Block booking
Best block deals in Norwich
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £201.
How much do driving lessons cost in Norwich?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 25 driving schools in Norwich.
Intensive courses in Norwich
Want to pass fast?
20 Norwich schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Norwich Test Centres and Pass Rates
Norwich is a good place to take your test. The city's centre has a pass rate of 62%, well above Britain's average pass rate of 50%, and an automatic pass rate of 55%, also clear of Britain's average automatic pass rate of 45%. The typical wait is about 2 months.
Norwich (Peachman Way)
12,541 tests taken · typical wait 2 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Norwich (Peachman Way) | 61.7% | 63.5% | 55.4% | 12,541 | 2 months |