Driving Lessons in Grantham
Value-conscious learners will appreciate Grantham's competitive pricing, with driving schools charging from £27-42 per hour (averaging £35) and earning perfect 5-star ratings. The area has 4 driving schools plus 41 independent driving instructors, including 12 female driving instructors. One school offers automatic driving lessons. The local test centre at Somerby achieves a solid 58.1% pass rate.
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Driving schools and instructors in Grantham
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.
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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
Gillingham leads Gravesend area's 7 centres with an impressive 57.2% pass rate, while Belvedere struggles at 38.3%, showing how location choice matters across the 52,185 tests taken from 2024 to 2025. Automatic drivers achieved 54.1% at Gillingham but only 37.2% at Belvedere, reflecting the different road challenges each centre faces. The Thames Estuary location brings A2/M2 motorway approaches, Dartford Crossing traffic, and industrial estate complexity around areas like Belvedere, while Gillingham offers more manageable residential routes. Women performed best at Gillingham (57.3%) but struggled more at Belvedere (34.5% compared to men's 41%).
Grantham (Somerby)
5,959 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham (Somerby) | 57.0% | 58.9% | 52.0% | 58.1% | 5,959 |