Driving Lessons in Nottinghamshire
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Top driving schools in Nottinghamshire by what matters most
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Somerby Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Nottinghamshire.
Elevate Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Nottinghamshire.
Elevate Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Nottinghamshire.
Elevate Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Nottinghamshire.
Driving lessons in Nottinghamshire
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GD Driving
Client-centred coaching approach with a focus on building confidence and safe decision-making skills for nervous and young learners. £42/hour or £410 for a 10-hour block, with flexible lesson lengths tailored to your ability and location. Testimonials highlight patience and clear explanations that help learners achieve their potential.
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.
Alex's Driving School
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 after each lesson. £40/hour for 1.5-hour lessons (£60), or choose from block deals starting at £234 for 6 hours, plus intensive courses ranging from Test Booster (15 hours, £787) to One Week Pass (30 hours, £1,612) with test fees included.
Ben's Driving School
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. Ben recommends 2-hour lessons to progress faster and reach test standard more efficiently, and also provides standards check sessions and driving instructor training.
Somerby Driving School
Independent school established in 1984 with an enviable reputation for driving test success. Principal Nigel Truman has been instructing since 2001 and tailors lessons to suit each learner's pace, welcoming nervous pupils and all age groups. Lessons at £27–£30 per hour, with door-to-door service, dual-controlled cars, and the option to train in your own vehicle including automatics.
Dave Driving School
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 10-hour block at £390. Free pick-up and drop-off included on all lessons, plus pre and post-lesson follow-up support.
Neil Foster Driving School
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 and delivering structured tuition from complete novice to advanced level. Pass Plus courses also available for newly qualified drivers.
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.
Elevate Driving School
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.
Russ Chaplin Driving Lessons Nottingham
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.
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.
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.
Driving For Life
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.
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.
Able 2 Drive School of Motoring
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.
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.
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.
Elmer Driving
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.
MSA Driving School Nottingham
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.
ACS School of Motoring
Adrian Sandy has been teaching learner drivers since 2010 with a patient, understanding approach that's earned strong reviews for first-time passes. Single-instructor continuity means you'll build rapport throughout your course; lessons start at £42/hour with a 10-hour block at £400, plus a discounted first-learner offer of two 1.5-hour sessions for £100. Pass Plus courses and motorway refresher sessions also available for qualified drivers.
Ahmed Adam Mohammed
Arfain Ahmed Kang
Tahira Ali
Krystle Allen
Chris Allsopp
James Andrew Durham
Carl Anthony Bettany
Mohammed Arshad
Shehroz Aziz
Philip Barry Bainbridge
Craig Barry Eagan
Andrew Bayliss
George Beal
Kamel Belghaba
Troy Bown
Melanie Brunyee
Mark Cadman
Mark Carroll
Gavin Christopher Pegg
Peter Cowan
Block booking
Best block deals in Nottinghamshire
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £50.
How much do driving lessons cost in Nottinghamshire?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 41 driving schools in Nottinghamshire.
Intensive courses in Nottinghamshire
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26 Nottinghamshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Nottinghamshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Melton Mowbray stands out with a 69.7% pass rate but requires a 23 week wait, the same as Loughborough which only manages 42.3%. The roads around Loughborough include the complicated university area and the busy junctions near the ring road, while Melton Mowbray offers quieter market town streets. Derby Alvaston has the shortest wait at 7 weeks for 51.8%, and Nottingham Colwick and Chilwell both offer 8 weeks. Between 2025 and 2026, 48,281 tests were taken across all six centres. Women passed at 68.1% in Melton Mowbray, 56.1% in Ashfield, 49.1% in Chilwell and Derby, 47.3% in Colwick and 42.3% in Loughborough. Automatic pass rates ranged from 62.6% at Melton Mowbray down to 33.2% at Loughborough.
Melton Mowbray
1,984 tests taken · 23 week waitAshfield
8,144 tests taken · 18 week waitDerby (Alvaston)
8,086 tests taken · 7 week waitNottingham (Chilwell)
9,415 tests taken · 8 week waitNottingham (Colwick)
15,150 tests taken · 8 week waitLoughborough
5,502 tests taken · 23 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 68.1% | 71.2% | 62.6% | 69.7% | 1,984 | 23 weeks |
| Ashfield | 56.1% | 58.4% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 8,144 | 18 weeks |
| Derby (Alvaston) | 49.1% | 54.4% | 46.3% | 51.8% | 8,086 | 7 weeks |
| Nottingham (Chilwell) | 49.1% | 50.5% | 43.4% | 49.9% | 9,415 | 8 weeks |
| Nottingham (Colwick) | 47.3% | 45.8% | 42.4% | 46.4% | 15,150 | 8 weeks |
| Loughborough | 42.3% | 42.4% | 33.2% | 42.3% | 5,502 | 23 weeks |