Driving Lessons in Nottinghamshire

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.

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.

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.

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.

£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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Established in 2003 with a Grade 6 instructor (only 6% of driving instructors nationally achieve this level), Adrian Thulborn boasts a 96% pass rate compared to the local average of 48.35%. From April 2021 to April 2022, only 2 out of 36 pupils failed first time, and 102 students have passed with zero minors, demonstrating exceptional instruction quality. Specialises in anxiety management and confidence building alongside intensive courses.