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

Driving schools and instructors in Middlesbrough

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5 Star Driver Training

5 Star Driver Training

5(25)
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

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.

ManualAutomatic
40 Orchard Way, Ormesby, Middlesbrough TS7 9BZView school
5 Star Driver Training

5 Star Driver Training

5(15)
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

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.

ManualAutomatic
Carlbury Ave, Middlesbrough TS5 8SYView school
Anderson Driving School

Anderson Driving School

5(3)
From £35/hr

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.

Manual
6 Priory Dr, Stainton, Middlesbrough TS8 9AWView school
Neil Whitley School of Motoring

Neil Whitley School of Motoring

4.8(4)
From £36/hr30hrs for £900Save £180

£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.

ManualEveningsWeekends
71 Burwell Rd, Middlesbrough TS3 0PZView school
Driving Lessons with Patrick

Driving Lessons with Patrick

4.7(13)
From £42/hr10hrs for £360Save £60

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.

ManualIntensive
3 Sunnyside, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0RAView school
AMC Driving Solutions

AMC Driving Solutions

5(4)

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.

Manual
18 Queens Dr, Stokesley, Middlesbrough TS9 5HAView school
Safe Start Driving

Safe Start Driving

5(3)

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.

ManualEveningsWeekends
11 Kilburn Rd, Middlesbrough TS4 3DYView school
Linthorpe School Of Motoring

Linthorpe School Of Motoring

10hrs for £330

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.

AutomaticIntensive
Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 6LJView school

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%.

50%

Hartlepool

5,725 tests taken
Women50.4%
Men49.2%
Automatic46.6%
49%

Darlington

6,828 tests taken
Women50.4%
Men48.4%
Automatic43.6%
48%

Middlesbrough

8,952 tests taken
Women47.5%
Men48.9%
Automatic48.6%

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