Driving Lessons in Rushden
Rushden's 2 driving schools both achieve perfect 5-star ratings and offer automatic driving lessons, with 1 providing female driving instructors and lessons priced at £44 per hour. Without local independent driving instructors, your choice centres on these highly-rated school options. The nearby Wellingborough test centre offers excellent 55.1% prospects, though with limited test dates, Kettering (46%) or Bedford (49.9%) provide alternatives.
Driving Schools in Rushden
2 schools
Drive with Clive
Specialising in nervous and anxious learners, this instructor brings 40+ years of driving expertise and advanced qualifications including Master's in Road Craft with Distinction. £44 per hour (2-hour lessons only) or £415 for a 10-hour block, with a calm, patient teaching style that builds confidence at your pace.Specialising in nervous and anxious learners, this instructor brings 40+ years of driving expertise and advanced qualifications including Master's in Road Craft...
Central Driver Training
£84 for a 2-hour lesson or £395 for a 10-hour block on manual lessons, with automatic options also available. Family-run since 1987, the school emphasises two-hour slots as the most effective way to retain knowledge and pass first time. A diverse team of instructors tailors lessons to individual learners, with a 4.9-star rating across 130 reviews.£84 for a 2-hour lesson or £395 for a 10-hour block on manual lessons, with automatic options also available. Family-run since 1987, the school emphasises...
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Rushden Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
18,924 tests were taken across the three Rushden centres from 2024 to 2025, with Wellingborough leading at 55.1% despite handling the fewest tests. Bedford and Kettering both achieved similar rates around 49-50%, dealing with different challenges from Bedford's A6 approaches to Kettering's industrial estate routes and multiple roundabout systems. Automatic learners performed best at Wellingborough with 55.2% success, significantly higher than Kettering's 40.8% and Bedford's 44%. Women and men showed minimal differences across all three centres, typically within 1-2 percentage points.
Wellingborough
1,477 tests takenBedford
8,958 tests takenKettering
8,489 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough | 54.3% | 56.0% | 55.2% | 55.1% | 1,477 |
| Bedford | 49.7% | 50.1% | 44.0% | 49.9% | 8,958 |
| Kettering | 46.3% | 45.7% | 40.8% | 46.0% | 8,489 |