Driving Lessons in Nottingham

Nottingham has 49 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors to choose from, with prices ranging from £37 to £45 per hour across schools that display their rates. The area's schools maintain an excellent 4.9-star average rating, and 22 offer automatic driving lessons for learners who prefer that route. Female driving instructors are available at 13 schools, and there are 6 independent female driving instructors in the area. Pass rates at nearby test centres vary notably, from 43.9% at Chilwell to 51.2% at Ashfield based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25), so it's worth considering which centre your driving school uses.

From £37/hr·Average £40/hr

Nottingham's Top Picks

Best Value

Gears Driving School

Cheapest manual driving school in Nottingham.

4.9(146 reviews)
£37/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Elevate Driving School

The highest-rated manual driving school in Nottingham, and the top-rated with female instructors.

4.9(1357 reviews)
£42/hr
Best Automatic

Elevate Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Nottingham.

4.9(1357 reviews)
£42/hr

Driving Schools in Nottingham

49 schools

Pass Intensive Automatic Driving School

Pass Intensive Automatic Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
5.0(129)

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...

AutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Urdu, Punjabi
45 Melbury Rd, Nottingham NG8 4AX
Rana School Of Motoring

Rana School Of Motoring

5.0(86)
Manual
1 Newtondale Cl, Nottingham NG8 5FT
Able 2 Drive School of Motoring

Able 2 Drive School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
4.8(38)

Two instructors with combined 50+ years' experience, including Jon Ford who's a beloved figure in the local community. New drivers get £150 for the first four...

ManualAutomatic
1 Rockwood Walk, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 6QT
Driving Theory Workshop

Driving Theory Workshop

4.8(38)
Manual
41 Clovelly Dr, Nottingham NG3 5NJ
Drive Pass School of Motoring

Drive Pass School of Motoring

5.0(42)
Manual
339 Aspley Ln, Nottingham NG7 5GA
Elevate Driving School

Elevate Driving School

From £42/hr·12hrs for £462Save 8%
4.9(1357)

Elevate's instructors are trained personally by the school's CEO, creating a distinctive approach to learner development. Standard lessons start at £42/hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
8 Arnold Business Center, Brookfield Gardens, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7ER
WAY A.HEAD Automatic Driving School

WAY A.HEAD Automatic Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £375Save 6%
5.0(15)

Instructor Wayne trained with Bill Plant Driving School, one of the UK's premier instructor training providers, and brings a background in management and...

Automatic
29 Park Cres, Nottingham NG8 2EQ
Notts Driving School

Notts Driving School

4.6(22)
Manual
14 Bemrose Dr, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham NG12 1BF
Dave Driving School

Dave Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
5.0·96% pass rate

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...

ManualTest car available
Wollaton Rd, Nottingham NG8 2AE
Alex's Driving School

Alex's Driving School

From £40/hr·6hrs for £234Save 3%
5.0(2)

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...

ManualIntensive
8 The Copse, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 4FS
Smart Driving Lessons

Smart Driving Lessons

From £38/hr·10hrs for £375Save 1%
5.0(20)

£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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Hollinwell Ave, Nottingham NG8 1JY
AP Driver School

AP Driver School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £375Save 6%
5.0(60)

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...

Manual
S Devon Ave, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 6FT
Revolution Driving Lessons

Revolution Driving Lessons

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
5.0(167)

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...

ManualFemale Instructors
5 Boundary Cl, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham NG17 8RS
Neil Foster Driving School

Neil Foster Driving School

From £40/hr
5.0

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...

ManualIntensive
10 Gloucester Ave, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1HE
Checkmate Driver Training

Checkmate Driver Training

Manual
Sherwood Bus Garage, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 2JN
Ben's Driving School

Ben's Driving School

From £42/hr·10hrs for £380Save 10%
5.0(2)

Single instructor operating a 2023 VW Golf with dual controls, offering 1-hour lessons at £42 or 2-hour lessons at £82, with block deals from £380 for 10 hours....

Manual
Hadstock Cl, Sandiacre, Nottingham NG10 5LQ
Elmer Driving

Elmer Driving

From £45/hr·10hrs for £420Save 7%
4.3(23)

Patient instructor known for calming nervous learners and building confidence from day one, with multiple reviews praising his relaxed teaching style and...

ManualTest car available
9 Hayley Cl, Kimberley, Nottingham NG16 2HU
Drive Lesson UK

Drive Lesson UK

Block bookings available
4.8(159)

15 years' experience with a DSA-registered fleet driver trainer and strong student pass rates. £60 for a first two-hour lesson (25% off), with minimum 2-hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
58 Northwood Cres, Nottingham NG5 6DQ
Nottingham Driving School

Nottingham Driving School

4.6(45)
Manual
41 Bramble Dr, Nottingham NG3 6NL
Red Amber Go

Red Amber Go

From £44/hr·10hrs for £415Save 6%
5.0(75)·72% pass rate

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,...

Automatic
25 Hamilton Ct, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8GE

Block Booking Deals in Nottingham

35 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 13%

Russ Chaplin Driving Lessons Nottingham

10hrs for £330

£33.00/hr

Save 10%

Highcroft Driving School

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Save 5%

Gears Driving School

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Save 5%

Lesson Plus

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Save 4%

KAMRAN driving school

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

drivinglesson.com

10hrs for £370

£37.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Nottingham

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£38/hr
22 schools4.9best rated

Nottingham Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 5 nearby test centres

Ashfield achieved the strongest performance at 51.2% from Nottingham's four centres, while Chilwell struggled most at 43.9% from the area's 32,553 tests between 2024 and 2025. Nottingham's challenging city centre features the complex Old Market Square area, steep Castle Rock approaches, and busy student areas that can intimidate learners. The gender split remains fairly even across all centres, with women achieving 43-50% and men 44-53%. Automatic pass rates stayed consistently low, ranging from 39% at Chilwell to 43% at Ashfield, suggesting the city's urban complexity affects all transmission types equally.

51%

Derby (Alvaston)

9,260 tests taken
Women49.6%
Men52.7%
Automatic46.5%
51%

Ashfield

9,507 tests taken
Women49.3%
Men52.9%
Automatic43.2%
50%

Watnall

636 tests taken
Women49.8%
Men49.3%
Automatic40.3%
46%

Nottingham (Colwick)

11,849 tests taken
Women45.8%
Men45.3%
Automatic41.6%
44%

Nottingham (Chilwell)

10,561 tests taken
Women42.9%
Men44.7%
Automatic38.7%

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