Driving Lessons in Nottinghamshire
From £27/hr·Average £40/hr
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Driving Schools in Nottinghamshire
66 schools
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.Independent school established in 1984 with an enviable reputation for driving test success. Principal Nigel Truman has been instructing since 2001 and tailors...
Liam Page Driver Training
Patient instructor known for transforming anxious learners into confident drivers, with students praising his calm teaching style and reliability. £40/hour for standard lessons, £380 for a 10-hour block, plus student discounts at £38/hour, refresher lessons, motorway tuition, and a £20 gift voucher upon passing.Patient instructor known for transforming anxious learners into confident drivers, with students praising his calm teaching style and reliability. £40/hour for...
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.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...
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.£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...
Arnold Driving Academy
A high first-time pass rate school offering manual lessons at £40/hour, with block deals from £190 for 5 hours up to £380 for 10 hours. Lessons are tailored to build confidence and road safety habits, with flexible scheduling throughout the week and intensive courses available for test preparation.A high first-time pass rate school offering manual lessons at £40/hour, with block deals from £190 for 5 hours up to £380 for 10 hours. Lessons are tailored to...
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.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....
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...
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.Competitive pricing from £37/hour with substantial block discounts: 10 hours for £350 (manual) or £380 (automatic), and intensive courses starting at £458 for...
NC Driving Tuition
£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.£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...
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.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....
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.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...
Drive 17
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.High first-time pass rate with friendly, in-depth lessons covering nervous pupils and all ages. Free theory tuition and motorway lessons included, plus...
Ignition Driver Training
£39/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with 2-hour lessons at £78 offering better value for practice time. Noel brings 20+ years of experience and genuine passion for driving, from race track days at Silverstone to stunt driving, which translates into patient, clear instruction that has helped students pass quickly. Pass Plus courses and motorway tuition also available to build confidence after passing your test.£39/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with 2-hour lessons at £78 offering better value for practice time. Noel brings 20+ years of experience and genuine passion for...
Drive with George
Bilingual instructor (English and Arabic) offering manual and automatic lessons from £42/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £410 (manual) or £440 (automatic). Mark's calm, patient approach has earned strong reviews for building confidence in nervous learners, while test cover including car use costs £120–£130. Intensive courses and Pass Plus also available.Bilingual instructor (English and Arabic) offering manual and automatic lessons from £42/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £410 (manual) or £440 (automatic). Mark's...
Seven Stars Driving School
With 30+ years of combined experience, this school focuses on building confident drivers rather than just test passes. Hourly lessons start at £45 for manual and £50 for automatic, with substantial block deals ranging from 10 to 35 hours (£450–£1,700 for manual packages). Refresher courses and flexible scheduling make it accessible whether you're starting from scratch or brushing up skills.With 30+ years of combined experience, this school focuses on building confident drivers rather than just test passes. Hourly lessons start at £45 for manual...
Autopass Mansfield Driving School
The first automatic-only driving school in the area, Autopass Mansfield removes the complexity of manual gears so you can focus on building confidence safely. £41/hour or £385 for 10 hours, £790 for 20 hours, and £1,180 for 30 hours, with a refund on unused hours. Test day bundle includes a pre-test lesson, car use for the exam, and debrief for £120.The first automatic-only driving school in the area, Autopass Mansfield removes the complexity of manual gears so you can focus on building confidence safely....
Adrian Thulborn School of Motoring
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.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...
drivinglesson.com
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.Network of instructors across the Midlands offering flexible learning options from weekly lessons to intensive courses. New beginners get two hours for £60,...
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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 |