Driving Lessons in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough's 8 driving schools and 35 independent driving instructors include 5 independent female driving instructors, with schools averaging an excellent 4.9 stars. Prices range from £35 to £42 per hour (averaging £38), and 3 schools offer automatic driving lessons. Three nearby test centres show similar pass rates: Hartlepool at 49.7%, Darlington at 49.2%, and Middlesbrough at 48.3%.
- £38
- average price
- 8
- driving schools
- 35
- independent instructors
- 3
- 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 schools and instructors in Middlesbrough
5 Star Driver Training
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
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
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
£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
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.
AMC Driving Solutions
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
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.
Linthorpe School Of Motoring
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.
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 £180.
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
Hartlepool slightly edged ahead with 49.7% compared to Middlesbrough's 48.3% across 14,677 tests between 2024 and 2025. Both towns present industrial Northeast challenges including busy dual carriageways like the A19 and A66, plus Middlesbrough's complex one-way system around the town centre creates additional difficulty compared to Hartlepool's more straightforward coastal layout. Women achieved 50.4% in Hartlepool versus 47.5% in Middlesbrough, while men scored 49.2% and 48.9% respectively. Automatic pass rates were similar at 46.6% and 48.6%.
Hartlepool
5,725 tests takenDarlington
6,828 tests takenMiddlesbrough
8,952 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 50.4% | 49.2% | 46.6% | 49.7% | 5,725 |
| Darlington | 50.4% | 48.4% | 43.6% | 49.2% | 6,828 |
| Middlesbrough | 47.5% | 48.9% | 48.6% | 48.3% | 8,952 |