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
Alps Driving School
Founded in 2022 by former instructors from national chains, Alps prioritises client care with training from UK mentors and psychologists beyond driving instruction. Their dedicated office team handles test booking support, while a free online diary tracks lessons, progress, and instructor communication. Early slots available with introductory discounts for beginners, plus DVSA-style mock tests at £85 to boost confidence before your test.Founded in 2022 by former instructors from national chains, Alps prioritises client care with training from UK mentors and psychologists beyond driving...
Avago Driving
Consistently praised across 20+ Google reviews for a relaxed, patient teaching style that builds confidence without pressure. Dave gets learners driving from lesson one rather than wasting time on theory, with multiple students reporting first-time passes. Lessons available six days a week at your own pace, plus refresher and intensive courses for those returning to driving or in a hurry.Consistently praised across 20+ Google reviews for a relaxed, patient teaching style that builds confidence without pressure. Dave gets learners driving from...
PJ's Automatic Driving School
£38/hour with block deals from £185 for 5 hours up to £525 for 15 hours. Grade 6 instructor (only 6% of all driving instructors achieve this rating) with over 15 years' experience specialising in automatic driving lessons. Extensive gallery of first-time passes demonstrates consistent results with learners gaining confidence faster and needing fewer lessons than manual learners.£38/hour with block deals from £185 for 5 hours up to £525 for 15 hours. Grade 6 instructor (only 6% of all driving instructors achieve this rating) with over...
DriveCraft
DriveCraft stands out for instructors like Bogdan and Chikko, who consistently help learners pass first time with minimal hours (one student passed with zero faults, another in just 30 hours). Reviews highlight their calm, patient approach and ability to transform nervous learners into confident drivers. Lessons start at £40/hour with substantial block discounts: 10 hours for £380, 20 hours for £740, or 40 hours for £1,440.DriveCraft stands out for instructors like Bogdan and Chikko, who consistently help learners pass first time with minimal hours (one student passed with zero...
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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 |