Driving Lessons in Banbury
The Banbury test centre has a 41.3% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data (2025-26), one of the more challenging centres locally, so choosing the right instruction matters. You'll find 4 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors here, with 2 schools offering female driving instructors and 10 independent female driving instructors available. All 4 schools have excellent 5-star ratings, and pricing runs from £42.50 to £45 per hour (averaging £44 across 3 schools with listed rates).
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Top driving schools in Banbury by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Cole's Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Banbury.
Banbury School Of Driving
Highest-rated manual driving school in Banbury.
Banbury School Of Driving
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Banbury.
Banbury School Of Driving
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Banbury.
Driving lessons in Banbury
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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.
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.
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.
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Samantha Barker
Mark Beynon
Gurdev Bhanot
David Colin Brough
Alexandria Court
John David Ross
Jason Garner
Przemyslaw Glowinski
Zain Grundy
Anna Hordle
Peter Howard
Brian Hussey
Shabnam Ikhlaq
Bob Inman
Sally Jane Mcallister-little
Alexander John Simlett
Stuart John Ziemelis
Andrew Keith Hayward
Block booking
Best block deals in Banbury
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £50.
Intensive courses in Banbury
Want to pass fast?
1 Banbury schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Banbury Test Centres and Pass Rates
Banbury stands alone with a 41.3% pass rate from 9,069 tests taken between 2025 and 2026, significantly below the national average of 50%. Women passed at 41.7% and men at 40.8%, while automatic learners managed just 35.8%, and you're facing an 18 week wait. The roads around Banbury include the medieval town centre with narrow streets and awkward turns, busy approaches to the M40 junction where traffic accelerates quickly, and residential areas with tight cul-de-sacs that challenge your reversing.
Banbury
9,069 tests taken · 18 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury | 41.7% | 40.8% | 35.8% | 41.3% | 9,069 | 18 weeks |