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

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
Russ Chaplin Driving Lessons Nottingham

Russ Chaplin Driving Lessons Nottingham

From £38/hr·10hrs for £330Save 13%
4.9(164)

Advanced Driving Instructor with 23 years' experience and a money-back guarantee on all lessons. One-to-one tuition at £57 for 90-minute lessons (recommended),...

ManualIntensive
432 St. Alban's Rd, Nottingham NG6 9FQ
Gears Driving School

Gears Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%
4.9(146)

Competitive pricing from £37/hour with substantial block discounts: 10 hours for £350 (manual) or £380 (automatic), and intensive courses starting at £458 for...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
412 Radford Rd, New Basford, Nottingham NG7 7NP
Checkmate Driver Training

Checkmate Driver Training

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
4.9(120)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
13 Teesdale Rd, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 3PG
Driving For Life

Driving For Life

From £40/hr
4.9(87)

Competitive pricing with flexible lesson lengths: £40/hour, £60 for 90 minutes, or £80 for 2-hour sessions. Instructors focus on building confidence alongside...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Nottingham NG1 2GB
Highcroft Driving School

Highcroft Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £360Save 10%
4.9(34)

£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...

Manual
80 Marshall Hill Dr, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 6FP
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
DLN Driving School

DLN Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
4.8(18)

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....

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car available
65 Peacock Cres, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8EL
A Level Driving School

A Level Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £430Save 4%
4.6(71)·90% pass rate

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...

ManualFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
10 Fairview Rd, Woodthorpe, Nottingham NG5 4GW
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
MSA Driving School Nottingham

MSA Driving School Nottingham

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £375
4.2(65)·98% pass rate

2,000 learners have passed their test with MSA, backed by a 98% first-time pass rate. Lessons start at £37.50 per hour (2-hour manual lesson at £75), with block...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
King Edward St, Nottingham NG1 1BN
PASS Automatically

PASS Automatically

From £45/hr·Block bookings available

A specialist in automatic driving lessons with instructor James, consistently praised for his patience and calm approach with nervous learners. Lessons start...

AutomaticIntensive
47 Fairfield Cres, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 3AH
DriveBase School of Motoring

DriveBase School of Motoring

5.0(156)

A well-established driving school with a team of friendly, patient instructors using modern teaching techniques and personalised approaches. Intensive driving...

ManualIntensive
Manville Cl, Nottingham NG8 3LP
City Driving Academy

City Driving Academy

10hrs for £400
5.0(44)

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....

AutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
20 Staunton Dr, Nottingham NG5 3DE
Drive 17

Drive 17

5.0(36)

High first-time pass rate with friendly, in-depth lessons covering nervous pupils and all ages. Free theory tuition and motorway lessons included, plus...

Manual
Colwick, Nottingham NG4 2DL
NC Driving Tuition

NC Driving Tuition

10hrs for £390
5.0(21)

£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...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
Eastcote Ave, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3FF
Phoenix Driving School

Phoenix Driving School

5.0(3)

Run by Debbie Beet with 23 years of professional instruction experience, this school is known for building confidence in nervous learners and achieving...

ManualFemale Instructors
32 Blackthorne Dr, Nottingham NG6 8PZ
Nirvana Driving School

Nirvana Driving School

4.9(31)

Experienced instructors focused on creating safe drivers for life, not just test passes. Lessons available throughout the day, evenings, and weekends for both...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
White House, Wollaton St, Nottingham NG1 5GF
drivinglesson.com

drivinglesson.com

10hrs for £370
4.8(286)

Network of instructors across the Midlands offering flexible learning options from weekly lessons to intensive courses. New beginners get two hours for £60,...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
1 Hanley St, Nottingham NG1 5BL
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

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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