Driving Lessons in Nottinghamshire
From £27/hr·Average £40/hr
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Driving Schools in Nottinghamshire
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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.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....
Intensive Driving Course
10+ years specialising in intensive driving courses, Barry offers four tailored programmes from 10 to 50 hours, each designed for different experience levels. The 1-week course (35 hours) costs £1,825 including a free re-test worth up to £325, while the 4-day short course is £1,495; both include test booking on the final day.10+ years specialising in intensive driving courses, Barry offers four tailored programmes from 10 to 50 hours, each designed for different experience levels....
Rob Nichols Driver Training
£37/hour or £350 for 10 hours prepaid, with three package options ranging from 20 to 40 hours including test booking and free use of the school car for your test. The Triple Guarantee sets this school apart: money-back promise if you don't learn something new, locked-in pricing for 12 months, and free refresher lessons for up to 2 years after passing. Rather than heavy discounts, the focus is on quality tuition in proper driving environments, with most learners progressing faster by taking two-hour lessons weekly.£37/hour or £350 for 10 hours prepaid, with three package options ranging from 20 to 40 hours including test booking and free use of the school car for your...
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.Patient instructor known for calming nervous learners and building confidence from day one, with multiple reviews praising his relaxed teaching style and...
Drive Lesson UK
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.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...
Minster Driving Academy
Red Amber Go
72% first-time pass rate, well above the national average of 47.5%, backed by a guarantee to pay for your next test if you fail. £44/hour for automatic lessons, or save with 10-hour blocks at £415, 20-hour at £820, or 30-hour at £1,215. Steve's 15 years of instruction experience and coaching qualification focus on teaching safer driving through situational awareness rather than test-passing shortcuts.72% first-time pass rate, well above the national average of 47.5%, backed by a guarantee to pay for your next test if you fail. £44/hour for automatic lessons,...
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...
MK Driving School
Practical, patient instruction focused on real-world driving skills rather than classroom theory. £40/hour for 1-hour lessons or £80 for 2-hour sessions, with test day car hire at £100. Lessons emphasize a calm, positive approach to safe driving, tailored to each learner's pace and goals.Practical, patient instruction focused on real-world driving skills rather than classroom theory. £40/hour for 1-hour lessons or £80 for 2-hour sessions, with...
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Nottinghamshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 7 nearby test centres
Melton Mowbray excelled with 63.9% while Loughborough struggled at 43.7% across Nottinghamshire's eight centres that processed 56,027 tests between 2024 and 2025. The market town of Melton offers quieter roads compared to university town Loughborough with its busy student traffic and complex A6 junction systems. Derby Alvaston and Grantham both achieved solid mid-50s pass rates, benefiting from newer road layouts and suburban test routes. Men consistently outperformed women by 2-4 percentage points at most centres, while automatic drivers achieved their best results at Melton Mowbray (53%) and struggled most at Loughborough (34%).
Melton Mowbray
2,486 tests takenDerby (Alvaston)
9,260 tests takenAshfield
9,507 tests takenWatnall
636 tests takenNottingham (Colwick)
11,849 tests takenNottingham (Chilwell)
10,561 tests takenLoughborough
5,769 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 62.3% | 65.3% | 53.2% | 63.9% | 2,486 |
| 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 |
| Loughborough | 43.2% | 44.1% | 33.6% | 43.7% | 5,769 |