Driving Lessons in Grantham
Grantham's 4 driving schools and 41 independent driving instructors offer some of the most affordable lessons, with prices starting from £27 per hour and averaging £35. All schools hold a 5-star rating, and 1 offers automatic driving lessons. There are 12 independent female driving instructors available. The Grantham (Somerby) test centre has a 57.9% pass rate.
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Somerby Driving School
Independent school established in 1984 with an enviable reputation for driving test success. Principal Nigel Truman has been instructing since 2001 and tailors lessons to suit each learner's pace, welcoming nervous pupils and all age groups. Lessons at £27–£30 per hour, with door-to-door service, dual-controlled cars, and the option to train in your own vehicle including automatics.
ACS School of Motoring
Adrian Sandy has been teaching learner drivers since 2010 with a patient, understanding approach that's earned strong reviews for first-time passes. Single-instructor continuity means you'll build rapport throughout your course; lessons start at £42/hour with a 10-hour block at £400, plus a discounted first-learner offer of two 1.5-hour sessions for £100. Pass Plus courses and motorway refresher sessions also available for qualified drivers.
David Alan Philpotts
Eric Arthur Henderson
Susan Bates
Leanne Blackwell
Kevin Bridge
Marie Brown
Adrian Charles Sandy
Chris Collins
Andrew Cook
Andrew Cook
Sam Duncomb
Alison Frances Pacey
Paul Freeman
Nicola Hitchcock
Simon Holt
Maria Hurst
David James Walton
Beverly Jayne Crompton
Michael Jenkins
Wendy Karen Stubbs
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Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.
Grantham Test Centres and Pass Rates
Grantham Somerby is the single centre here and handled 7,318 tests between 2025 and 2026, delivering a pass rate of 57.9% that sits comfortably above the national average. Women and men both passed at 57.9%, while automatic drivers achieved 49.9%. The roads around Grantham include the A1 slip roads where acceleration and timing matter, rural B-roads with sudden bends and limited visibility, and the town centre's narrow streets near the market where parked delivery vans narrow the lanes. The wait here is 16 weeks.
Grantham (Somerby)
7,318 tests taken · 16 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham (Somerby) | 57.9% | 57.9% | 49.9% | 57.9% | 7,318 | 16 weeks |