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
Driving Schools in Nottingham
49 schools
Nirvana Driving School
Experienced instructors focused on creating safe drivers for life, not just test passes. Lessons available throughout the day, evenings, and weekends for both manual and automatic learners in Nottingham.Experienced instructors focused on creating safe drivers for life, not just test passes. Lessons available throughout the day, evenings, and weekends for both...
Lesson Plus
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 £1,400.2024 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...
DriveBase School of Motoring
A well-established driving school with a team of friendly, patient instructors using modern teaching techniques and personalised approaches. Intensive driving courses and Pass Plus courses are available alongside manual lessons, with a focus on helping learners become safe and confident drivers.A well-established driving school with a team of friendly, patient instructors using modern teaching techniques and personalised approaches. Intensive driving...
Passquik
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.20 years' teaching experience with a focus on learners with anxiety and learning difficulties, delivering structured lessons in a relaxed atmosphere. Hourly...
City Driving Academy
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.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....
Phoenix Driving School
Run by Debbie Beet with 23 years of professional instruction experience, this school is known for building confidence in nervous learners and achieving first-time passes. Reviews highlight her patient, skilled approach to real-world driving preparation, including motorway and night driving tuition after passing. Flexible weekday lessons (Mon-Fri, 8:30-18:00) cover the Chilwell and Ashfield test centres with excellent local knowledge.Run by Debbie Beet with 23 years of professional instruction experience, this school is known for building confidence in nervous learners and achieving...
Chris Thompson Driving
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.Over 15 years' experience teaching in a Volkswagen ID3 electric automatic, with consistently strong reviews highlighting patience and clear explanations that...
KAMRAN driving school
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.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...
Liam Page Driver Training
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.Patient instructor known for transforming anxious learners into confident drivers, with students praising his calm teaching style and reliability. £40/hour for...
A Level Driving School
Family-run for over 25 years with a Grade A instructor (Lee) and Grade B instructor (Britt), both known for building confident drivers. 90% pass rate, £45/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, plus first 3 lessons at £100 for beginners. Lessons taught in a brand new BMW 1 Series with reverse cameras and parking sensors.Family-run for over 25 years with a Grade A instructor (Lee) and Grade B instructor (Britt), both known for building confident drivers. 90% pass rate, £45/hour...
Highcroft Driving School
£40/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with an introductory first lesson at £50 for 2 hours. Run by Brian Marshall-Lee, a former SCUBA diving instructor with over 12 years' driving experience, who brings a calm, patient teaching style focused on building confidence. Motorway lessons and Pass Plus courses also available.£40/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with an introductory first lesson at £50 for 2 hours. Run by Brian Marshall-Lee, a former SCUBA diving instructor with...
Arnold Driving Academy
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.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...
DLN Driving School
13+ years of teaching experience with an excellent pass rate. Lessons at £40/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, with test day car usage available for £90. Patient and calm instruction tailored to individual learning styles.13+ years of teaching experience with an excellent pass rate. Lessons at £40/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, with test day car usage available for £90....
1st Driving School
5-star rated school across multiple review platforms with instructors praised for correcting bad habits and building confidence quickly. Introductory offer at £65 for a 2-hour beginner lesson, or 10 hours from £390. Free access to Theory Test Pro app for all pupils, plus manual, automatic, and motorway lessons available.5-star rated school across multiple review platforms with instructors praised for correcting bad habits and building confidence quickly. Introductory offer at...
Gears Driving School
Competitive pricing from £37/hour with substantial block discounts: 10 hours for £350 (manual) or £380 (automatic), and intensive courses starting at £458 for 12 hours. NHS and student discounts available, plus a free hour for complete beginners who book a minimum 5-hour block. Door-to-door pickup and drop-off, one-to-one tuition, and lessons available 7 days a week from 8am to 9pm.Competitive pricing from £37/hour with substantial block discounts: 10 hours for £350 (manual) or £380 (automatic), and intensive courses starting at £458 for...
NC Driving Tuition
£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.£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...
NMH Driving School
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.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....
Checkmate Driver Training
Established in 2005 with a strong track record of first-time passes across the East Midlands. Single lessons from £40/hour, 10-hour blocks at £380, or intensive courses up to 40 hours for £1,500; weekend lessons available at £45/hour with no block discount. Modern dual control cars, patient instructors, and flexible scheduling designed to get you test-ready without excessive lessons.Established in 2005 with a strong track record of first-time passes across the East Midlands. Single lessons from £40/hour, 10-hour blocks at £380, or intensive...
Drive 17
High first-time pass rate with friendly, in-depth lessons covering nervous pupils and all ages. Free theory tuition and motorway lessons included, plus competitive pricing with regular offers available.High first-time pass rate with friendly, in-depth lessons covering nervous pupils and all ages. Free theory tuition and motorway lessons included, plus...
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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.
Derby (Alvaston)
9,260 tests takenAshfield
9,507 tests takenWatnall
636 tests takenNottingham (Colwick)
11,849 tests takenNottingham (Chilwell)
10,561 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby (Alvaston) | 49.6% | 52.7% | 46.5% | 51.3% | 9,260 |
| Ashfield | 49.3% | 52.9% | 43.2% | 51.2% | 9,507 |
| Watnall | 49.8% | 49.3% | 40.3% | 49.5% | 636 |
| Nottingham (Colwick) | 45.8% | 45.3% | 41.6% | 45.5% | 11,849 |
| Nottingham (Chilwell) | 42.9% | 44.7% | 38.7% | 43.9% | 10,561 |