Driving Lessons in Oxfordshire
From £34/hr·Average £43/hr
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Driving Schools in Oxfordshire
38 schools
Neil's Driving School Bicester
Known for building confidence in nervous drivers, Neil tailors lessons to suit individual needs with calm, patient instruction and clear step-by-step explanations. Multiple learners report first-time passes, with lessons available in 1, 1.5, and 2-hour formats plus block booking discounts. Intensive courses, motorway refresher lessons, and Pass Plus courses also available.Known for building confidence in nervous drivers, Neil tailors lessons to suit individual needs with calm, patient instruction and clear step-by-step...
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.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...
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.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...
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.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...
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.Known for supporting nervous drivers and tailoring lessons to individual concerns, this school offers hourly rates from £40 (automatic) and £40 (manual) with...
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.£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...
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.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...
Phil Quick’s School - Banbury Driving Schools
F&H Driving School - Oxford
Instructors with 10+ years of experience and hundreds of students passed. Friendly, supportive teaching tailored to your confidence and pace, with flexible lesson times to fit around your schedule.Instructors with 10+ years of experience and hundreds of students passed. Friendly, supportive teaching tailored to your confidence and pace, with flexible...
Oxford Driving Academy
Pass Plus specialists offering advanced post-test training to help new drivers reduce insurance premiums by up to 25-30%. The six-module course (motorway, night driving, adverse weather, rural roads, dual carriageways, and town driving) costs £350 for manual lessons, with many insurers recognising the qualification for significant discounts that often pay for itself within the first year.Pass Plus specialists offering advanced post-test training to help new drivers reduce insurance premiums by up to 25-30%. The six-module course (motorway, night...
Intensive Driving School
Specialist in intensive driving courses with 10 flexible packages ranging from 5 to 50 hours, all priced to include your practical test. From £240 for a one-day refresher to £1,650 for the Diamond Plus 50-hour package, courses are designed to build confidence and proficiency quickly. Top-tier packages (Diamond and Diamond Plus) include a free retake if needed, and free pickup from home or work is standard across all courses.Specialist in intensive driving courses with 10 flexible packages ranging from 5 to 50 hours, all priced to include your practical test. From £240 for a one-day...
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.£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...
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.Lead instructor Tallat brings coaching experience from football and cricket, using a patient, student-led approach particularly suited to nervous and anxious...
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.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...
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.£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...
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.£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...
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.£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...
Oxford Driving School
One-to-one lessons tailored to each student's ability, with block bookings, hourly lessons, and intensive "Quick Pass" courses available. Motorway and refresher driving lessons also on offer, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.One-to-one lessons tailored to each student's ability, with block bookings, hourly lessons, and intensive "Quick Pass" courses available. Motorway and refresher...
Block Booking Deals in Oxfordshire
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Oxfordshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
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 |