Driving Lessons in Mansfield
Mansfield's 2 driving schools command higher prices at an average of £40 per hour but deliver with perfect 5-star ratings, and one offers automatic driving lessons. No independent driving instructors currently serve the area. Test prospects look good locally, with Ashfield at 51.2% and Chesterfield at an even better 54.5%, both well above national averages.
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Top driving schools in Mansfield by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Rob Nichols Driver Training
Cheapest manual driving school in Mansfield.
Rob Nichols Driver Training
Highest-rated manual driving school in Mansfield.
Autopass Mansfield Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Mansfield.
Driving schools and instructors in Mansfield
Autopass Mansfield Driving School
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.
Rob Nichols Driver Training
£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.
Block booking
Best block deals in Mansfield
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Mansfield Test Centres and Pass Rates
Worksop edged ahead with 53.3% compared to Ashfield's 51.2% across the 15,529 tests taken between 2024 and 2025. The former mining area roads offer a mix of challenges - Ashfield deals with the busy A38 and Sutton-in-Ashfield's confusing road layout, while Worksop benefits from more straightforward market town routes despite some tricky rural approaches. The gender gap remained minimal, with women achieving 49.3% and 52.9% respectively, while men scored 52.9% and 53.5%. Automatic pass rates were 43.2% at Ashfield and 47.5% at Worksop.
Worksop
6,022 tests takenAshfield
9,507 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worksop | 52.9% | 53.5% | 47.5% | 53.3% | 6,022 |
| Ashfield | 49.3% | 52.9% | 43.2% | 51.2% | 9,507 |