Driving Lessons in Thetford
Nine driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors serve Thetford, with 6 of those independent driving instructors being female. Schools charge £25 to £48 per hour where pricing is available, maintaining an excellent 4.8-star average rating. Two schools offer automatic driving lessons and the same number provide intensive courses. Note that there are currently no nearby DVSA test centres listed for this location, so you'll need to check with your instructor about testing arrangements.
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Ahead Start Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Thetford.
Absolute Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Thetford.
Drew's Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Thetford.
Driving lessons in Thetford
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Left2Leon
Grade A instructor with 11 years' experience and a track record of supporting neurodivergent and anxious learners. Leon tailors every lesson to your pace and learning style, with particular skill in building confidence on busy roads. Pay as you go at £48/hour or save with a 10-hour block at £450, plus Pass Plus courses available.
Pass Marks
Mark Hedger brings a patient, friendly approach to learners of all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced drivers needing a refresher. At £30/hour with block bookings offering a free 11th hour when you book 10 hours upfront, plus student discounts at £27/hour with a valid NUS card, this school keeps costs accessible. Theory preparation, pre-test mock lessons, and Pass Plus courses are all available alongside standard practical training.
Ahead Start Driving School
Known for welcoming nervous and anxious drivers of any age or experience level. Robin Yates provides tailored coaching with mock tests and progressive learning matched to individual preferences, at £25/hour or £46 for 2 hours. Pass Plus courses (£150 for 6 hours) and semi-intensive options up to 10 hours per week are available, plus a referral scheme offering one free hour of tuition.
Lock Brothers Driving School
One dedicated instructor guides you through your entire driving journey from start to finish, ensuring consistency and continuity in your learning. Lessons are £42/hour with flexible scheduling to fit around your life.
Absolute Driving School
Modern dual-control cars and flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends make learning convenient. Student testimonials highlight first-time passes and confidence-building instruction, with a gallery of recent test pass certificates showcasing consistent results. Pass Plus courses also available for newly qualified drivers.
Paul Wilson ADI
Teaching since 2011 with a calm, patient approach that puts nervous learners at ease. Two-hour lessons at £80 each or £390 for a block of 5, plus £100 on test day which includes an hour's pre-test lesson, use of the car for your test, and a drive home afterwards. Money-back guarantee on unused hours.
Drew's Driving School
Ben Drew has built a consistently high pass rate teaching automatic driving lessons since 2005 across the region. Specialising in automatic transmission tuition, this school focuses on quality instruction and has earned a strong local reputation for reliable, professional teaching.
Margaret Ann Houlihan
Nigel Austin Lennard
Terry Bassingthwaighte
Thomas Breame
Laurence Bush
Anthony Charles Woodall
Stephen Dawson
Ben Drew
Martyn Durrant
Ceri Edgell
Abdel Elaabdi
Shane Fasey
André Filipe Lourenço Marcelino
John Frederick Brewer
Howard Grundy
Lesley Hemmett
Adrian Horsley
Gerald Horwood
David James Lamb
Robin James Yates
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Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Intensive courses in Thetford
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2 Thetford schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.