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
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Driving Schools in Northampton
26 schools
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. Semi-intensive courses run 4-12 weeks with flexible 3-8 hour weekly options, while weekly lessons come as 90-minute or 2-hour slots. Learners praise instructors like Carl and Jaz for first-attempt passes with zero minors, and motorway lessons are available to boost confidence on faster roads.Rebranded from Duke & Duchess driving school, this team emphasises a supportive learning environment where mistakes build confidence rather than undermine it....
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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.
Wellingborough
1,477 tests takenNorthampton
12,825 tests takenKettering
8,489 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough | 54.3% | 56.0% | 55.2% | 55.1% | 1,477 |
| Northampton | 50.0% | 50.7% | 46.2% | 50.4% | 12,825 |
| Kettering | 46.3% | 45.7% | 40.8% | 46.0% | 8,489 |