Driving Lessons in Nottingham

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

£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.

£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.

£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.

Instructor Wayne trained with Bill Plant Driving School, one of the UK's premier instructor training providers, and brings a background in management and teaching to his patient, calm approach. He's experienced with nervous and anxious learners, those with additional needs, and non-native English speakers across all age groups. £40/hour for single 2-hour lessons or £37.50/hour when booking 5 x 2-hour blocks, with a 5-star rating across 360+ students and 9,000+ lessons delivered.

A Bill Plant franchisee known for patient instruction with nervous and first-time drivers. £75 per hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with refresher courses and beginner packages available. Student testimonials highlight first-time passes and confidence-building support.

LDC-trained instructor specialising in the LD System, a structured learning method that lets you track progress through workbooks and an online hub before and after each lesson. £40/hour for 1.5-hour lessons (£60), or choose from block deals starting at £234 for 6 hours, plus intensive courses ranging from Test Booster (15 hours, £787) to One Week Pass (30 hours, £1,612) with test fees included.

96% first-time pass rate with over 10 years' experience teaching learner drivers. £40/hour for single lessons or £70 for the popular 2-hour session, with a 10-hour block at £390. Free pick-up and drop-off included on all lessons, plus pre and post-lesson follow-up support.

Grade A instructor and former advanced Police driver with an excellent pass rate. Lessons at £40/hour, with a focus on building confidence in nervous beginners and delivering structured tuition from complete novice to advanced level. Pass Plus courses also available for newly qualified drivers.

Top success rate well above the UK average, delivered by a patient, supportive instructor who focuses on building confidence and long-term safe driving skills. 1.5-hour lessons at £63 or £61.50 per lesson with block bookings of 8+ lessons; motorway tuition from £47 per hour. Free access to Theory Test Pro included.

Elevate's instructors are trained personally by the school's CEO, creating a distinctive approach to learner development. Standard lessons start at £42/hour with significant savings on block bookings (66% of pupils opt for these deals), plus intensive courses from £1,948 including up to 43 hours and two test attempts. Theory test training is free, and test day car hire costs £90 with collection and return included.