Driving Lessons in Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire has 61 driving schools and 115 independent driving instructors spread across the region, including 24 independent female driving instructors and 14 schools offering female driving instructors. Schools maintain an exceptional 4.9-star average rating and typically charge between £27 and £45 per hour. Twenty-four schools teach in automatic cars and 23 offer intensive courses. Test centre performance varies dramatically: Melton Mowbray leads with an impressive 69.7% pass rate, while Loughborough sits at just 42.3%, and the main Nottingham (Colwick) centre records 46.4%.
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Somerby Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Nottinghamshire.
Elevate Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Nottinghamshire.
Elevate Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Nottinghamshire.
Elevate Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Nottinghamshire.
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Lesson Plus
Manual and automatic
2024 Best Regional Driving School Award winner with a team of male and female instructors offering both manual and automatic lessons. £38/hour for 2-hour lessons (manual) or £42 (automatic), with 10-hour blocks at £360 (manual) or £400 (automatic), plus 40-hour intensive courses starting at £1,400.
Drive with George
Manual and automatic
Bilingual instructor (English and Arabic) offering manual and automatic lessons from £42/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £410 (manual) or £440 (automatic). Mark's calm, patient approach has earned strong reviews for building confidence in nervous learners, while test cover including car use costs £120–£130. Intensive courses and Pass Plus also available.
Revolution Driving Lessons
Manual
Founded in 2012 by Ian Lowrey with over 16 years' experience, Revolution has built a reputation for high first-time pass rates and a calm, patient approach that works particularly well with nervous drivers. £40 per hour or save with block deals: £195 for 5 hours or £370 for 10 hours. Money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied, plus free access to Theory Test Pro for all students.
Driver and Rider Training Nottingham
Manual and automatic
All instructors have passed both IAM and RoSPA advanced motorist tests, with one-to-one tuition focused on building lifetime driving skills rather than just test passes. Manual lessons from £42.50/hour or £403.75 for 10 hours; automatic from £45/hour or £427.50 for 10 hours. Notably, they operate the UK's only drive-from-wheelchair vehicle, a Mercedes Sprinter with specialist adaptations for disabled learners.
Pass Intensive Automatic Driving School
Automatic
Specialises in automatic driving lessons with flexible pricing: £40/hour for single 2-hour sessions or £39/hour in 10-hour blocks at £390. Intensive courses available for beginners (35 hours, £1,775) and those with some experience (20 hours, £1,199). Instructors speak English, Urdu, and Punjabi, with reviews highlighting patient, friendly teaching that reduces test anxiety.
MK Driving School
Manual and automatic
Practical, patient instruction focused on real-world driving skills rather than classroom theory. £40/hour for 1-hour lessons or £80 for 2-hour sessions, with test day car hire at £100. Lessons emphasize a calm, positive approach to safe driving, tailored to each learner's pace and goals.
Passquik
Manual
20 years' teaching experience with a focus on learners with anxiety and learning difficulties, delivering structured lessons in a relaxed atmosphere. Hourly lessons at £38, or intensive courses from £290 (5 hours) to £1690 (40 hours) with test booking included; a 2-hour assessment lesson at £76 helps identify the right course for your needs.
Autopass Mansfield Driving School
Automatic
The first automatic-only driving school in the area, Autopass Mansfield removes the complexity of manual gears so you can focus on building confidence safely. £41/hour or £385 for 10 hours, £790 for 20 hours, and £1,180 for 30 hours, with a refund on unused hours. Test day bundle includes a pre-test lesson, car use for the exam, and debrief for £120.
Arnold Driving Academy
Manual
A high first-time pass rate school offering manual lessons at £40/hour, with block deals from £190 for 5 hours up to £380 for 10 hours. Lessons are tailored to build confidence and road safety habits, with flexible scheduling throughout the week and intensive courses available for test preparation.
Red Amber Go
Automatic
72% first-time pass rate, well above the national average of 47.5%, backed by a guarantee to pay for your next test if you fail. £44/hour for automatic lessons, or save with 10-hour blocks at £415, 20-hour at £820, or 30-hour at £1,215. Steve's 15 years of instruction experience and coaching qualification focus on teaching safer driving through situational awareness rather than test-passing shortcuts.
Can Drive Driving School
Manual
Instructors undergo extensive additional training to adapt to individual learning needs, helping learners pass in fewer lessons than average. Daytime lessons from £40/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £380 and intensive courses starting at £400 for 10 hours (including theory and practical tests). Pass Plus courses and motorway training also available.
Liam Page Driver Training
Manual and automatic
Patient instructor known for transforming anxious learners into confident drivers, with students praising his calm teaching style and reliability. £40/hour for standard lessons, £380 for a 10-hour block, plus student discounts at £38/hour, refresher lessons, motorway tuition, and a £20 gift voucher upon passing.
AP Driver School
Manual
Rated 5 stars on Google, Alistair Powell brings 17 years of Nottingham experience and a background in motor trade management to his instruction. Lessons are £40/hour or £375 for a 10-hour block, taught in a modern Kia Ceed with progress tracked via the Total Drive app; flexible scheduling and tailored instruction cater to complete beginners and test-ready learners alike.
Rob Nichols Driver Training
Manual
£37/hour or £350 for 10 hours prepaid, with three package options ranging from 20 to 40 hours including test booking and free use of the school car for your test. The Triple Guarantee sets this school apart: money-back promise if you don't learn something new, locked-in pricing for 12 months, and free refresher lessons for up to 2 years after passing. Rather than heavy discounts, the focus is on quality tuition in proper driving environments, with most learners progressing faster by taking two-hour lessons weekly.
City Driving Academy
Automatic
Founded in 2005, City Driving Academy is run by a single female instructor with an excellent first-time pass rate and RoSPA Advanced Driver accreditation. Lessons are strictly 1:1 with no car-sharing in a new Toyota Yaris Hybrid; 90-minute sessions cost £63, 2-hour lessons £84, or £400 for a 10-hour block. Free local pick-up, mock tests, and Theory and Hazard Perception support included.
Chris Thompson Driving
Automatic
Over 15 years' experience teaching in a Volkswagen ID3 electric automatic, with consistently strong reviews highlighting patience and clear explanations that help nervous learners build confidence quickly. £38/hour for 1.5-hour lessons, or £36/hour in a block of 7 lessons (10.5 hours for £378). Designed the Pocket Instructor app and logbook system used across the UK, providing structured learning materials and progress tracking between lessons.
NC Driving Tuition
Manual and automatic
£40 per 2-hour lesson (£80 manual, £85 automatic) with 10-hour block deals at £390–£415, plus larger discounts available. Run by Neil, a former primary school teacher with 13 years' experience in education who switched to driving instruction and now operates as a sole trader. Research-backed 2-hour lessons maximise learning progression, with flexible app-based booking and relaxed, personalised tuition tailored to your pace.
Smart Driving Lessons
Manual and automatic
£38 per hour for a 2-hour lesson or £37.50/hour in the 10-hour block package (£375 total). High first-time pass rates backed by positive student reviews praising patient, friendly instruction and flexible scheduling. Lessons are structured around your pace with pre-drive checks and defensive driving techniques included.
UDrive With Robin
Manual
Former HGV driver and in-house assessor with extensive European driving experience, now bringing a calm, structured approach to learner instruction. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with a special 4-hour beginner offer at £150 and test day car hire available for £120. Free theory practice software and online lesson topics included to support your progress.
Ignition Driver Training
Manual
£39/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with 2-hour lessons at £78 offering better value for practice time. Noel brings 20+ years of experience and genuine passion for driving, from race track days at Silverstone to stunt driving, which translates into patient, clear instruction that has helped students pass quickly. Pass Plus courses and motorway tuition also available to build confidence after passing your test.
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How much do driving lessons cost in Nottinghamshire?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 41 driving schools in Nottinghamshire.
Intensive courses in Nottinghamshire
Want to pass fast?
23 Nottinghamshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Nottinghamshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
The six centres around Nottinghamshire cover a wide range. Melton Mowbray is excellent, with a pass rate of 70% that ranks in the top 5% of 303 centres in Britain and an automatic pass rate of 63%, far above Britain's average automatic pass rate of 45%. It also has the longest wait, about 4½ months. At the other end, Loughborough's 42% sits it in Britain's bottom tenth, well under the national figure of 50%, while Nottingham Colwick at 46% is only a little below average. If you learn near one of the weaker centres, Melton Mowbray could be worth it, but bear in mind its strong rate partly reflects its own roads. Nottingham Chilwell has the shortest wait, at about a month.
Melton Mowbray
1,984 tests taken · typical wait 4½ monthsAshfield
8,144 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsDerby (Alvaston)
8,086 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsNottingham (Chilwell)
9,415 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthNottingham (Colwick)
15,150 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsLoughborough
5,502 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Melton Mowbray | 69.7% | 71.3% | 62.6% | 1,984 | 4½ months |
| Ashfield | 57.3% | 59.8% | 49.6% | 8,144 | 3½ months |
| Derby (Alvaston) | 51.8% | 54.5% | 46.3% | 8,086 | 3 months |
| Nottingham (Chilwell) | 49.9% | 52.2% | 43.4% | 9,415 | 1 month |
| Nottingham (Colwick) | 46.4% | 48.6% | 42.4% | 15,150 | 3 months |
| Loughborough | 42.3% | 44.6% | 33.2% | 5,502 | 2½ months |