Driving Lessons in Hexham

Despite having just one driving school (which offers automatic lessons and female driving instructors), Hexham benefits from 39 independent driving instructors including 13 female driving instructors. This creates excellent choice for personalised tuition in the area. The local test centre is particularly appealing with a 56.7% pass rate, though fewer annual tests mean booking ahead is advisable.

Hexham's Top Picks

Top Rated
Female Instructors

Emma Wilson School of Motoring

The highest-rated manual driving school in Hexham, and the top-rated with female instructors.

5.0(15 reviews)
Best Automatic

Emma Wilson School of Motoring

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Hexham.

5.0(15 reviews)

Driving Schools in Hexham

1 school

Emma Wilson School of Motoring

Emma Wilson School of Motoring

5.0(15)

20 years of experience helping hundreds of learners across the Tyne Valley, with a team of instructors who tailor their approach to how each person learns best....

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
4 Derwent Rd, Hexham NE46 1RU

Hexham Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre

Hexham offers a refreshingly high 56.7% pass rate from its single centre, well above the national average, with 1,213 tests conducted between 2024 and 2025. Women slightly edged ahead at 57.7% compared to men at 55.8%, while automatic drivers achieved 46.3%. The market town setting means dealing with the steep approach roads from the Tyne Valley, narrow streets around the abbey, and rural routes that require confidence with hills and tight bends, but generally less traffic pressure than urban areas.

57%

Hexham

1,213 tests taken
Women57.7%
Men55.8%
Automatic46.3%

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