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
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Driving Schools in Nottingham
49 schools
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...
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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 |