Driving Lessons in Oxfordshire
- £43
- average price
- 38
- driving schools
- 120
- independent instructors
- 3
- test centres
Top driving schools in Oxfordshire by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Lawson's Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Oxfordshire.
Local Driving Academy (LDA) Oxford
Highest-rated manual driving school in Oxfordshire.
Local Driving Academy (LDA) Oxford
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Oxfordshire.
Banbury School Of Driving
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Oxfordshire.
Driving schools and instructors in Oxfordshire
Exclusive Driving Academy
78% first-time pass rate with 200+ five-star reviews, backed by 20+ years specialising in nervous and adult learners. Structured packages from £45/hour (30-hour Beginners Course at £1,350, or 25-hour Part Trained at £1,125) include free theory support, Driveractive vouchers, and refunds for unused hours. 100% money-back guarantee on your first lesson if unsatisfied.
Banbury School Of Driving
Five years of experience with a focus on intensive driving courses completed in 1 to 3 weeks, plus hourly lessons for those preferring a gradual pace. Uses driving simulators, defensive driving techniques, and mindfulness methods to build confidence, particularly effective with nervous learners. Hourly lessons from £45, or intensive packages from £625 for 10 hours up to £1985 for 42 hours.
Sabeena's Driving School
£45 per hour with Pass Plus courses available. Fluent in Urdu and Punjabi, this instructor is known for creating a relaxed, patient teaching environment where learners consistently pass first time. Multiple five-star reviews highlight her friendly approach, clear explanations, and ability to build confidence in nervous drivers from day one.
AKG Driver Training
£40/hour or £38/hour for a 10-hour block (£37/hour for 20 hours). Alvat specialises in building confidence through patient, low-stress instruction, with particular strength in supporting learners for whom English isn't a first language. Flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours, free theory test help, and test route practice included.
Harman Driving Academy Oxford
Over 80% first-time pass rate with a calm, patient instructor who knows every test route in Oxford inside out. £45/hour or £440 for 10 hours, with an introductory offer of £80 for your first 2 hours. Reviews consistently highlight how Harman eases nervous learners and explains not just what to do, but why, making the learning process enjoyable and confidence-building.
Bicester Driving School
Two-hour lessons at £90 or £430 for a 10-hour block booking, with intensive courses also available. The school focuses on making driving accessible and straightforward, offering flexible lesson structures to suit different learning preferences.
EC2 Drive
Instructor with 20+ years of driving experience across Hong Kong and the UK, plus expertise in larger vehicles like coaches and articulated trucks. Two-hour lessons at £100, or intensive courses from £55/hour designed to strengthen specific exam areas; test day cover available for £150.
Alex's Driving School
10+ years of instruction experience with a patient, relaxed teaching approach that adapts to each learner's pace. £45/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £86 and Pass Plus courses also available.
Lawson's Driving School
£34/hour or £325 for a 10-hour block, with a comprehensive 40-hour full course package at £1,380 including theory test fee, practical test fee, mock test, and materials. Patient and flexible instructor offering 1, 1.5, or 2-hour lessons tailored around work and school commitments, plus Pass Plus courses available.
Select Driving Academy
Lead instructor Tallat brings coaching experience from football and cricket, using a patient, student-led approach particularly suited to nervous and anxious drivers. Hourly lessons from £40 (manual) or £45 (automatic), with 10-hour blocks at £380 (manual) or £425 (automatic). A 100% money-back guarantee on your first lesson backs their confidence in their teaching.
Sustainable Driving School
£47.50/hour for manual lessons or £47.50/hour for automatic, with block deals from 10 hours (£425 manual, £450 automatic). This school integrates eco-driving techniques into every lesson, teaching fuel efficiency and sustainable habits alongside core driving skills. Instructors are passionate advocates for responsible, environmentally conscious driving, and the fleet uses eco-friendly vehicles.
Drive Professional Driving School
£43/hour for standard lessons or £400 for a 10-hour block (plus one free hour), with student and NHS discounts bringing rates down to £42/hour. Intensive courses range from 5 to 50 hours, starting at £375 for a refresher and scaling up to £2,400 for complete beginners, each tailored to experience level and learning pace. Online theory materials, video guides, and progress reports are included with every package.
Oxon Driving Tuitions
81% pass rate with 500+ successful learners and a 4.9-star Google rating. Lead instructor brings 15+ years of professional experience and deep local knowledge of Oxfordshire roads and test routes. £43/hour (£40 for students and NHS staff), or £410 for a 10-hour block with flexible scheduling across weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Oxford Driving 2 Success
Known for supporting nervous drivers and tailoring lessons to individual concerns, this school offers hourly rates from £40 (automatic) and £40 (manual) with 10-hour block deals at £410-£420. NHS and student discounts apply, plus 10% off your first lesson; intensive courses covering motorway, night, and all-weather driving are also available.
Marco Polo Oxford
Specialises in intensive driving courses designed to get you through your test in the shortest time possible, with many pupils passing first time in just one week. Standard lessons at £43/hour (manual) or £45/hour (automatic), or commit to a 10-hour block for £410 (manual) or £430 (automatic) with free home or work pickup included. A commitment to patience and high teaching standards, with a promise never to shout or become impatient during lessons.
SDS Driving School
Operating since 2010 with a single instructor offering consistent, personalised tuition in a calm environment. Two-hour lessons at £50/hour or £450 for a 10-hour block, with test day pickup included; Pass Plus courses also available at £65/hour or £340 for a single-day 6-hour course.
Cole's Driving School
Independent school run by Richard Cole, who prioritises teaching safe driving for life rather than just test passes. Single 2-hour lessons at £42.50/hour or a 10-hour block at £39.90/hour (£399 total) with no long-term commitment required.
Andrew Usher Driving School
Grade A instructor with 20 years' experience and over 35,000 hours of logged instruction time, known for client-centred learning that builds confidence in new and inexperienced drivers. £39/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with student and NHS discounts at £37/hour; intensive courses available over 2-30 days depending on experience level.
Pass n Go
18 years of independent instruction with a focus on nervous drivers and learners of all ages and abilities. £40 per hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses and mock tests available.
Drive247 Oxford
92% first-time pass rate with pupils averaging just 26 hours to pass, well below the national average of 48 hours. All instructors are rated 4.5 out of 5 and know local test routes inside out. Lessons start from £35 per hour, with intensive courses available to get you passed in as little as one week; you'll also receive free driving manuals, theory training, and test route videos.
Block booking
Best block deals in Oxfordshire
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.
How much do driving lessons cost in Oxfordshire?
Most learners pay £45–£50 an hour. Under £45 is a good deal, over £55 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 20 driving schools in Oxfordshire.
Intensive courses in Oxfordshire
Want to pass fast?
21 Oxfordshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Oxfordshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Banbury proved most challenging at 39.9% pass rate while Aylesbury achieved 48.7% across Oxfordshire's three centres handling 20,554 tests between 2024 and 2025. Banbury's position on the busy M40 corridor creates challenging dual carriageway conditions, while its historic town centre features narrow streets and difficult parking areas. Oxford Cowley managed 48.2% despite the city's complex road network. The gender gap varies significantly, reaching 8.8 percentage points in Banbury where men achieved 39.2% versus women's 40.8% - unusually showing women ahead. Automatic transmission struggled most at Banbury (35%) compared to 43-45% at the other centres.
Aylesbury
5,864 tests takenOxford (Cowley)
6,449 tests takenBanbury
8,241 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury | 48.3% | 49.1% | 45.1% | 48.7% | 5,864 |
| Oxford (Cowley) | 44.8% | 51.4% | 42.9% | 48.2% | 6,449 |
| Banbury | 40.8% | 39.2% | 35.1% | 39.9% | 8,241 |