Driving Lessons in Northampton

With 26 driving schools and 41 independent driving instructors, Northampton gives learners plenty of choice when booking driving lessons. Schools here maintain a solid 4.8-star average rating and charge £32.50 to £42 per hour, while 16 offer automatic driving lessons and 14 provide intensive courses. There are 6 female driving instructors working independently, plus 5 driving schools that offer female driving instructors. Local test centres show varying difficulty levels, with Wellingborough recording the highest pass rate at 55.1% based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25).

From £32.5/hr·Average £39/hr

Northampton's Top Picks

Best Value

Fast Start Driving School

Cheapest manual driving school in Northampton.

4.9(67 reviews)
£32.5/hr
Top Rated

Driving Solution

Highest-rated manual driving school in Northampton.

4.9(1484 reviews)
£38/hr
Best Automatic

Driving Solution

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Northampton.

4.9(1484 reviews)
£38/hr
Female Instructors

Poets Corner School of Motoring

Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Northampton.

5.0(791 reviews)

Driving Schools in Northampton

26 schools

Freddo School of Motoring

Freddo School of Motoring

10hrs for £365
4.9(124)

Operating since 2006, Fred has built an enviable reputation for exceptionally high pass rates with a calm, patient teaching style that puts nervous drivers at...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Probyn Cl, Northampton NN3 5LN
Driving Skills Academy

Driving Skills Academy

5.0(163)

A 30% higher pass rate than the UK average sets this school apart, backed by awards including Intelligent Instructor Awards 2024 and shortlisting for Regional...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Innovation Centre University of, Green St, Northampton NN1 1SY
Meadow Driving School

Meadow Driving School

From £40/hr·15hrs for £570Save 5%
4.3(6)

One-to-one tuition with flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours, priced from £40/hour with substantial block booking discounts (10 x 1.5-hour lessons for...

ManualFemale Instructors
5 Charlock Rd, Upton, Northampton NN5 4AQ
Poets Corner School of Motoring

Poets Corner School of Motoring

Block bookings available
5.0(791)

Established in 1989 with over 2000 five-star reviews, Poets Corner has built a reputation for patient, professional instruction across automatic and manual...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
20 Coniston Ave, Spinney Hill, Northampton NN3 2AG
Drive Like A Boss

Drive Like A Boss

Rebranded from Duke & Duchess driving school, this team emphasises a supportive learning environment where mistakes build confidence rather than undermine it....

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
92 St James' Park Rd, Northampton NN5 5EL
Northampton Driving School

Northampton Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £370Save 3%
5.0(20)

Specialises in automatic driving lessons with patient instructors and high first-time pass rates. Standard packages range from £38/hour (2-hour lesson) down to...

AutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
53 Watersmeet, Northampton NN1 5SQ
A-Pass Driving School

A-Pass Driving School

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £360Save 4%
4.7(147)

Money-back guarantee if you're unhappy with your lesson, plus 24 years of experience delivering calm, supportive instruction. £37.50/hour for standard lessons...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
1 Gladiator Cl, Wootton, Northampton NN4 6LS
A Roads Driving School

A Roads Driving School

5.0(13)
Manual
25 Rickyard Rd, Northampton NN3 3RR
Fast Start Driving School

Fast Start Driving School

From £32.5/hr·10hrs for £380
4.9(67)

Founded by Ollie Byrne after leaving a school built on false promises, Fast Start prioritises integrity and genuine support over upselling. Standard lessons...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
71 Fulford Dr, Northampton NN2 7NU
Final Driving School

Final Driving School

From £39/hr·10hrs for £359Save 8%
5.0(207)

Intensive courses with test booking included, ranging from 12 to 42 hours depending on your experience level, priced from £627 to £1,707. Hourly lessons start...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
14 Wickery Dene, Northampton NN4 6BE
Weekend Wheels Driving School

Weekend Wheels Driving School

5.0(61)

Award-winning school recognised for road safety excellence, with instructors encouraged to maintain Advanced Driver status. Established in 2013 and expanded to...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
31 Hocknell Cl, Northampton NN4 6AZ
Ambition to Drive

Ambition to Drive

From £39/hr·10hrs for £379Save 3%
5.0(31)

A calm and patient instructor with a track record of helping learners pass first time, including multiple family members. Standard lessons at £39/hour, with...

Manual
Lakeside Dr, Northampton NN3 5EL
NonStop Driving School

NonStop Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
5.0(25)

Instructor Shabir has built a strong reputation for patient, encouraging teaching with multiple first-time pass testimonials highlighting his knowledge of...

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
52 Upton Hall Cres, Upton, Northampton NN5 4UZ
Driving Solution

Driving Solution

From £38/hr·10hrs for £380
4.9(1484)

Competitive pricing with flexible lesson lengths: £38/hour off-peak (weekdays 8am–5pm) or £42 in evenings and weekends, plus a 10-hour block at £380. Beginners...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Fullingdale Rd, Northampton NN3 2QH
Pro-motion School of Motoring

Pro-motion School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
4.9(391)

Pro-motion School of Motoring specialises in nervous and less confident drivers with training in specialised coaching techniques to build confidence behind the...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
27 Rowan Ave, Boothville, Northampton NN3 6JF
Let's Instruct Driving School

Let's Instruct Driving School

Block bookings available
4.6(10)

Established in 1999 with thousands of test passes and over 700 reviews across the website and Facebook. Block booking discounts save up to £112.50 over an...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
45 Chaucer St, Northampton NN2 7HW
RMZ Driving School Automatic

RMZ Driving School Automatic

5.0(76)
Manual
Kingsway, Northampton NN2 8HE
Drive4ever

Drive4ever

5.0(164)

96% student satisfaction with a focus on confidence-building and comprehensive test preparation, including mock theory exams and scenario-based practical...

Manual
2 brome close, Harpole, Northampton NN7 4EB
Hulatt Automatic Driving Academy

Hulatt Automatic Driving Academy

From £42/hr·10hrs for £415Save 1%
5.0(47)

Named a Top 100 Driving Instructor for two consecutive years, Peter brings 9 years of HGV experience and specialist training as a disability driving instructor,...

Automatic
Drovers Walk, Northampton NN2 8BB
Raaz Driving School ( Automatic )

Raaz Driving School ( Automatic )

5.0(100)
Manual
Lyttleton Rd, Northampton NN5 7BF

Block Booking Deals in Northampton

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

Best deal — save 8%

Final Driving School

10hrs for £359

£35.90/hr

Save 7%

Pro-motion School of Motoring

10hrs for £370

£37.00/hr

Save 4%

A-Pass Driving School

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Save 3%

Northampton Driving School

10hrs for £370

£37.00/hr

Save 3%

PJ's Automatic Driving School

5hrs for £185

£37.00/hr

Freddo School of Motoring

10hrs for £365

£36.50/hr

Intensive Courses in Northampton

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£38/hr
14 schools4.9best rated

Northampton Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres

Automatic drivers in Northampton performed notably better at Wellingborough (55%) compared to the main Northampton centre (46%). The county's two centres handled 14,302 tests from 2024 to 2025, with Wellingborough's 55.1% pass rate significantly outperforming Northampton's 50.4%. Both centres show similar gender splits, with women achieving 50-54% and men 51-56%. Northampton's busy town centre features complex one-way systems and the challenging Grosvenor Centre roundabout, while Wellingborough offers quieter suburban roads that may explain its higher success rates.

55%

Wellingborough

1,477 tests taken
Women54.3%
Men56.0%
Automatic55.2%
50%

Northampton

12,825 tests taken
Women50.0%
Men50.7%
Automatic46.2%
46%

Kettering

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

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