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.

£40
average price
49
driving schools
40
independent instructors
5
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Nottingham

Showing 2140 of 49
Elevate Driving School

Elevate Driving School

4.9(1357)
From £42/hr12hrs for £462Save £42

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
8 Arnold Business Center, Brookfield Gardens, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7ERView school
Russ Chaplin Driving Lessons Nottingham

Russ Chaplin Driving Lessons Nottingham

4.9(164)
From £38/hr10hrs for £330Save £50

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), or £330 for a 10-hour introductory block for new drivers; Pass Plus courses also available. Pickup and dropoff anywhere in the area, with structured tuition tailored to your learning pace.

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

Gears Driving School

4.9(146)
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
412 Radford Rd, New Basford, Nottingham NG7 7NPView school
Checkmate Driver Training

Checkmate Driver Training

4.9(120)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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.

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13 Teesdale Rd, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 3PGView school
Driving For Life

Driving For Life

4.9(87)
From £40/hr

Competitive pricing with flexible lesson lengths: £40/hour, £60 for 90 minutes, or £80 for 2-hour sessions. Instructors focus on building confidence alongside test preparation, with an emphasis on personalized instruction tailored to individual learning styles. Hundreds of first-attempt passes reported.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Nottingham NG1 2GBView school
Highcroft Driving School

Highcroft Driving School

4.9(34)
From £40/hr10hrs for £360Save £40

£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.

Manual
80 Marshall Hill Dr, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 6FPView school
Able 2 Drive School of Motoring

Able 2 Drive School of Motoring

4.8(38)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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 hours, with standard lessons at £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block. They use older, simple-control cars to match what new drivers will actually drive, plus motorway lessons available at £43/hour for newly qualified drivers.

ManualAutomatic
1 Rockwood Walk, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 6QTView school
DLN Driving School

DLN Driving School

4.8(18)
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

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.

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

A Level Driving School

4.6(71)90% pass rate
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
10 Fairview Rd, Woodthorpe, Nottingham NG5 4GWView school
Elmer Driving

Elmer Driving

4.3(23)
From £45/hr10hrs for £420Save £30

Patient instructor known for calming nervous learners and building confidence from day one, with multiple reviews praising his relaxed teaching style and ability to help anxious drivers. £45/hour or £420 for 10 hours, with test car available for your practical exam.

ManualTest car available
9 Hayley Cl, Kimberley, Nottingham NG16 2HUView school
MSA Driving School Nottingham

MSA Driving School Nottingham

4.2(65)98% pass rate
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £375

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 deals from £187.50 for 5 hours up to £1,280 for 40 hours, plus a £150 deposit option available across all courses including intensive, refresher, and Pass Plus.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
King Edward St, Nottingham NG1 1BNView school
PASS Automatically

PASS Automatically

From £45/hrBlock bookings available

A specialist in automatic driving lessons with instructor James, consistently praised for his patience and calm approach with nervous learners. Lessons start from £45 per hour with bulk discounts available, using a well-maintained Renault Clio. Intensive courses and Pass Plus training also on offer.

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

DriveBase School of Motoring

5(156)

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.

ManualIntensive
Manville Cl, Nottingham NG8 3LPView school
City Driving Academy

City Driving Academy

5(44)
10hrs for £400

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.

AutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
20 Staunton Dr, Nottingham NG5 3DEView school
Drive 17

Drive 17

5(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 competitive pricing with regular offers available.

Manual
Colwick, Nottingham NG4 2DLView school
NC Driving Tuition

NC Driving Tuition

5(21)
10hrs for £390

£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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
Eastcote Ave, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3FFView school
Phoenix Driving School

Phoenix Driving School

5(3)

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.

ManualFemale Instructors
32 Blackthorne Dr, Nottingham NG6 8PZView school
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 manual and automatic learners in Nottingham.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
White House, Wollaton St, Nottingham NG1 5GFView school
drivinglesson.com

drivinglesson.com

4.8(286)
10hrs for £370

Network of instructors across the Midlands offering flexible learning options from weekly lessons to intensive courses. New beginners get two hours for £60, with 10-hour block deals from £370, plus motorway and refresher lessons available. Student reviews highlight patient instructors skilled at building confidence, particularly with nervous or anxious learners.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
1 Hanley St, Nottingham NG1 5BLView school
Drive Lesson UK

Drive Lesson UK

4.8(159)
Block bookings available

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 bookings and pay-in-full discounts available. Calm, detail-focused instruction that explains faults clearly, as one student noted passing with only 3 minors after struggling with previous instructors.

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58 Northwood Cres, Nottingham NG5 6DQView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Nottingham?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£42
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£35–40
9
£40–45
23

Based on prices from 32 driving schools in Nottingham.

Intensive courses in Nottingham

Want to pass fast?

22 Nottingham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Nottingham Test Centres and Pass Rates

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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