Driving Lessons in Oxford
Oxford's substantial network of 24 driving schools and 41 independent driving instructors offers premium training at £34-£50 per hour, with an exceptional 4.9-star average rating across the schools. The city excels in automatic tuition with 15 schools offering automatic driving lessons, while an impressive 17 provide intensive courses for faster qualification, and there are 5 independent female driving instructors available. Despite the high-quality training available, Oxford (Cowley) test centre shows a moderate 48.2% pass rate, typical for a university city with high test volumes.
From £34/hr·Average £42/hr
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Driving Schools in Oxford
24 schools
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...
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...
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.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...
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.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...
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.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...
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Oxford Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre
Oxford Cowley recorded 48.2% from 6,449 tests between 2024 and 2025, exactly matching the national average despite the city's challenging conditions. The historic city centre features narrow streets, complex college areas, and the notorious Magic Roundabout system that can unnerve learners. Men achieved 51.4% compared to women's 44.8%, showing a notable 6.6 percentage point gap. The city's cycling culture and frequent bus lanes add complexity to test routes. Automatic drivers achieved 42.9%, reflecting the demanding nature of Oxford's road network with its mixture of ancient streets and modern traffic management systems.
Oxford (Cowley)
6,449 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford (Cowley) | 44.8% | 51.4% | 42.9% | 48.2% | 6,449 |