Driving Lessons in Kettering

Kettering impresses with 16 driving schools achieving perfect 5-star ratings plus 39 independent driving instructors serving the area. School pricing ranges widely from £25-£46 per hour, with strong female driving instructor availability across 5 schools and 10 independent female driving instructors. Local test options include Kettering at 46% and nearby Wellingborough at an excellent 55.1%, though Wellingborough handles fewer tests overall.

From £25/hr·Average £39/hr

Kettering's Top Picks

Best Value
Female Instructors

Karl's Driving School

The cheapest manual driving school in Kettering and the top-rated with female instructors.

4.7(52 reviews)
£25/hr
Top Rated

Deluxe Driving Academy Ltd

Highest-rated manual driving school in Kettering.

4.9(79 reviews)
Best Automatic

Jims Automatic Driving Tuition

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Kettering.

5.0(110 reviews)

Driving Schools in Kettering

16 schools

ClickDrive

ClickDrive

From £39/hr

Family-run school established in 2003 with 37 years of combined experience between mother-and-daughter owners Julie and Laura Cooper. New learners get £75 for...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
14 Balfour St, Kettering NN16 9LH
Jims Automatic Driving Tuition

Jims Automatic Driving Tuition

Block bookings available
5.0(110)

Specialises in building confidence for nervous learners and those returning to driving after accidents or failed tests. All lessons use Toyota Yaris Hybrid cars...

Automatic
7 Grosvenor Rd, Barton Seagrave, Kettering NN15 6TF
Momentum Driving School

Momentum Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0

One-to-one tuition focused on safe driving skills for life, not just test passing. Lessons in a Vauxhall Astra with modern safety features, plus support with...

ManualIntensive
10 Clare Dr, Thrapston, Kettering NN14 4TA
5th Gear School Of Motoring - Covering Kettering & Corby

5th Gear School Of Motoring - Covering Kettering & Corby

5.0(38)
Manual
17 The Woodlands, Geddington, Kettering NN14 1BE
Cushty Learners

Cushty Learners

5.0

Grade A instructor with over 30 years of training and coaching experience, including expertise in HGVs and recovery vehicles alongside car tuition. Lessons take...

Manual
27 Tailby Ave, Kettering NN16 9FT

Lawrence's Driving School

From £46/hr·10hrs for £430Save 7%
5.0(77)

Grade A instructor with a patient, encouraging coaching style that helps nervous learners build confidence. £46/hour (2-hour minimum) or £43/hour with a 10-hour...

Automatic
41 Sandringham Ct, Kettering NN15 6XG
Envision Driving Academy

Envision Driving Academy

From £44/hr·10hrs for £420Save 5%
5.0

Two instructors with over 50 years combined experience in training and development, trained in adult coaching techniques. Two-hour lessons at £44/hour or...

ManualFemale Instructors
13 Nightingale Dr, Desborough, Kettering NN14 2GA
Go School of Motoring

Go School of Motoring

5.0(1)
Manual
Kirby Ct, Kettering NN15 6XJ

Drive247

·92% pass rate

Established since 2010, Drive247 boasts a 92% first-time pass rate with over 10,000 pupils passing last year. All Grade A instructors are locally based and...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Bowling Green Rd, Kettering NN15 7QJ
Wendy's Driver Training

Wendy's Driver Training

5.0

A female instructor offering flexible lesson lengths of 1, 1.5, or 2 hours to suit individual concentration levels and learning pace. Contact the school...

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car available
40 Fairfield Rd, Isham, Kettering NN14 1HF
DLM Driving

DLM Driving

5.0(24)

This driving school is currently under construction and not yet operational. Contact the instructor directly to enquire about future lesson availability and...

Manual
17 Slade Valley Ave, Rothwell, Kettering NN14 6HR
MSM - Mitton School of Motoring

MSM - Mitton School of Motoring

From £41/hr·10hrs for £400Save 2%
5.0(34)

Tracy brings 25 years of secondary school teaching experience to her instruction, combining proven coaching skills with a genuine passion for driving....

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
25 Torvill Cres, Kettering NN15 7EN
Deluxe Driving Academy Ltd

Deluxe Driving Academy Ltd

4.9(79)
Manual
Edmund St, Kettering NN16 0HS
Road Ready Driving Academy

Road Ready Driving Academy

5.0(26)

An LGBTQIA+ friendly driving academy with 5-star Google reviews and a track record of first-attempt passes. The instructor provides constructive feedback...

Manual
Kettering NN16 0AQ
Karl's Driving School

Karl's Driving School

From £25/hr·10hrs for £220Save 12%
4.7(52)

Established for over 30 years with more than 1,000 test passes, Karl's Driving School combines patient instruction with a relaxed learning environment designed...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
8 Calcott Dr, Kettering NN15 5XD
Latimer Driver Training

Latimer Driver Training

5.0(45)·65% pass rate

Founded in February 2025 by John Phillipson, an ORDIT-qualified instructor with a career pass rate over 65% and Silver Award recognition from the Intelligent...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
37 Whitney Rd, Burton Latimer, Kettering NN15 5SL

Block Booking Deals in Kettering

6 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 12%

Karl's Driving School

10hrs for £220

£22.00/hr

Save 7%

Lawrence's Driving School

10hrs for £430

£43.00/hr

Save 5%

Envision Driving Academy

10hrs for £420

£42.00/hr

Save 2%

MSM - Mitton School of Motoring

10hrs for £400

£40.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Kettering

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Kettering Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres

The automatic pass rates varied significantly, from 37.7% at Greenford to 50.8% at Morden, reflecting how local road conditions affect different transmission types. Morden handled the most tests at 16,260, followed by Pinner at 14,672. Greenford's proximity to major motorway junctions and industrial estates creates challenging conditions, while areas like Tolworth and Chertsey benefit from more residential routes, though Slough's test routes involve navigating the town's busy commercial areas and complex roundabout system.

55%

Wellingborough

1,477 tests taken
Women54.3%
Men56.0%
Automatic55.2%
46%

Kettering

8,489 tests taken
Women46.3%
Men45.7%
Automatic40.8%

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