Driving Lessons in Thetford

With 8 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, Thetford offers particularly competitive pricing starting from just £23 per hour and averaging £34. Schools maintain an excellent 4.8-star average rating, 2 offer automatic driving lessons, and there are 6 independent female driving instructors working locally. Learners typically test at Bury St Edmunds, which has a 46.2% pass rate.

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Driving lessons in Thetford

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Showing 1–20 of 48 driving schools and independent instructors in Thetford.

Pass Marks

Pass Marks

Manual

5(29)
From £30/hr10hrs for £300

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.

9 Churchill Cl, Watton, Thetford IP25 6BBView school
Paul Wilson ADI

Paul Wilson ADI

Manual and automatic

4.7(13)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

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.

Test car available
Sycamore House, Rectory Ln, Weeting, Brandon IP27 0PPView school
Ahead Start Driving School

Ahead Start Driving School

Manual

4.2(5)
From £23/hr

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.

Intensive
1 Adeane Mdw, Mundford, Thetford IP26 5DUView school
Lock Brothers Driving School

Lock Brothers Driving School

Manual

From £42/hr

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.

7 Sparke's Way, Feltwell, Thetford IP26 4BXView school
Absolute Driving School

Absolute Driving School

Manual

5(73)

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
35, Thetford IP24 2YEView school
Drew's Driving School

Drew's Driving School

Automatic

4.5(17)

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.

52 Coriander Dr, Thetford IP24 2XZView school
Colin's driving school

Colin's driving school

Manual

5(30)
2 STATION COTTAGES, Thetford IP24 1ASView school
Chillax Driving Skill 4 Life

Chillax Driving Skill 4 Life

Manual

5(2)
11 Saint Mary's Close, Attleborough NR17 2EDView school

Margaret Ann Houlihan

Female ADI

Nigel Austin Lennard

Terry Bassingthwaighte

Thomas Breame

Laurence Bush

Anthony Charles Woodall

Stephen Dawson

Martyn Durrant

Ceri Edgell

Female ADI

Abdel Elaabdi

Shane Fasey

Block booking

Best block deals in Thetford

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £10.

  1. Paul Wilson ADI

    £39010 hrs

    £39/hr£40/hr

    Save £10

  2. Pass Marks

    £30010 hrs

    £30/hr

    Block rate

Intensive courses in Thetford

Want to pass fast?

2 Thetford schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Thetford Test Centres and Pass Rates

Bury St Edmunds, the nearest centre to Thetford, has a pass rate of 46%, a bit below Britain's average pass rate of 50%. The automatic pass rate drops further, to 40%, against a national automatic figure of 45%. The typical wait is about 3 months.

46%

Bury St Edmunds

8,702 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate47.8%
Automatic pass rate40.1%

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