Driving Lessons in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough has 8 driving schools with an excellent average rating of 4.9 stars, and lessons cost between £35 and £38 per hour. There are also 35 independent driving instructors in the area, including 5 female driving instructors. The nearest test centres are Middlesbrough (47.7% pass rate), Hartlepool (51% pass rate), and Darlington (47.1% pass rate).
- £37
- average price
- 8
- driving schools
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- independent instructors
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- test centres
Top driving schools in Middlesbrough by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Anderson Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Middlesbrough.
5 Star Driver Training
Highest-rated manual driving school in Middlesbrough.
5 Star Driver Training
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Middlesbrough.
Driving lessons in Middlesbrough
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Dean Waters
Automatic
5 Star Driver Training
Manual and automatic
Built on repeat referrals from satisfied pupils, 5 Star Driver Training keeps pricing straightforward with no gimmicks. £38/hour for manual lessons (£40 for automatic), or choose their flexible pay-monthly option: £185 for four 75-minute lessons. Block bookings offer better value, from a 5-hour block at £185 up to 20 hours for £700.
5 Star Driver Training
Manual and automatic
Built on repeat referrals from satisfied pupils, this school prioritises individual needs with a straightforward approach to pricing and value. £38/hour for manual lessons (£40 for automatic), with flexible block deals ranging from 5 hours at £185 to 20 hours at £700, plus a pay-monthly option of £185 for four 75-minute lessons.
Anderson Driving School
Manual
Single instructor operation with a Ford Puma ST manual car, offering straightforward hourly rates at £35/hour, £52.50 for 1.5 hours, or £70 for 2-hour lessons. Martin Anderson is CRB checked and provides tuition across the local area.
Neil Whitley School of Motoring
Manual
£36/hour or from £30/hr in block deals up to 30 hours, with a beginner special at £20/hr for first-time learners. 45 years of instruction experience with a focus on safe driving for life, not just test passing. The I10 manual car has a light clutch designed to minimise stalling, supporting the school's claimed high first-time pass rate.
Driving Lessons with Patrick
Manual
Patrick Lewis prioritises road safety and creating confident, competent drivers rather than just test passes. Single lessons from £42/hour, 2-hour lessons at £74, or a 10-hour block for £360; intensive courses (semi-intensive at £1,150 or one-week pass at £1,450) also available. Weekday lessons only, 8am to 3pm.
Linthorpe School Of Motoring
Automatic
Patient, friendly instructor specialising in automatic lessons at a relaxed pace, with a focus on reducing stress and anxiety during learning. Two-hour lessons at £75 are most popular, with block deals from £330 for 10 hours (5 x 2-hour lessons) and intensive courses up to 50 hours available. Multiple testimonials highlight first-time passes and confidence-building support.
AMC Driving Solutions
Manual
Founded in 1999, Andrew McDermott combines learner tuition with advanced credentials including National Speed Awareness Course instruction and B+E trailer training qualifications. Relaxed, affordable lessons designed to get you through your test, with gift vouchers available for birthdays and graduations.
Safe Start Driving
Manual
Student and NHS staff discounts available from this school serving Middlesbrough, Stockton, and Darlington. A calm, supportive instructor with a high first-time pass rate, offering flexible lesson times including weekends to match your learning pace.
Michael Paul Largan
Manual
Leo Rooney
Manual
Ahmed Al-shaeli
Dean Anthony Gillings
Mussad Bashir
Darren Brewster
Andrew David Bailes
Robert David Dent
Block booking
Best block deals in Middlesbrough
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £150.
Intensive courses in Middlesbrough
Want to pass fast?
2 Middlesbrough schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Middlesbrough Test Centres and Pass Rates
None of the three centres near Middlesbrough is far from the 50% national average. Hartlepool is the highest at 51%, and Darlington is the lowest at 47%, which is only a little below average. Darlington also has the shortest typical wait, about 1½ months, while Middlesbrough's own centre has the longest at about 3½ months. With results this close, the centre you know is the sensible choice.
Hartlepool
5,847 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsMiddlesbrough
8,854 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsDarlington
12,183 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Hartlepool | 51.0% | 52.6% | 45.3% | 5,847 | 3½ months |
| Middlesbrough | 47.7% | 48.5% | 43.6% | 8,854 | 3½ months |
| Darlington | 47.1% | 49.9% | 40.5% | 12,183 | 1½ months |