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.

£42
average price
24
driving schools
41
independent instructors
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test centre

Driving schools and instructors in Oxford

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Exclusive Driving Academy

Exclusive Driving Academy

5(213)78% pass rate
From £45/hr30hrs for £1350

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.

ManualAutomatic
26 Swinbourne Rd, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 4PQView school
Sabeena's Driving School

Sabeena's Driving School

5(49)
From £45/hr

£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.

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Urdu, Punjabi
Bleache Pl, Oxford OX4 2JDView school
AKG Driver Training

AKG Driver Training

5(42)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
373 Meadow Ln, Oxford OX4 4BLView school
Harman Driving Academy Oxford

Harman Driving Academy Oxford

5(24)80% pass rate
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
39 Herschel Cres, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 3TSView school
EC2 Drive

EC2 Drive

5(5)
From £50/hr

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.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
Headington, Oxfordshire OX1 3JAView school
Lawson's Driving School

Lawson's Driving School

5(1)
From £34/hr10hrs for £325Save £15

£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.

Manual
329 Hollow Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 7JEView school
Select Driving Academy

Select Driving Academy

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
184 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UEView school
Sustainable Driving School

Sustainable Driving School

5
From £47.50/hr10hrs for £425Save £50

£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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
33 Friars Wharf, Oxford OX1 1RUView school
Drive Professional Driving School

Drive Professional Driving School

4.9(288)
From £43/hr10hrs for £400Save £30

£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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
97 Masons Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 8QNView school
Oxon Driving Tuitions

Oxon Driving Tuitions

4.9(253)81% pass rate
From £43/hr10hrs for £410Save £20

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Flat 29, The Sycamores, 10 Barton Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 9JXView school
Oxford Driving 2 Success

Oxford Driving 2 Success

4.9(204)
From £40/hr10hrs for £410

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
32 Mortimer Dr, Headington, Oxford OX3 0RTView school
Marco Polo Oxford

Marco Polo Oxford

4.9(68)
From £43/hr10hrs for £410Save £20

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
40 Latimer Grange, Headington, Oxford OX3 7PHView school
Andrew Usher Driving School

Andrew Usher Driving School

4.7(43)
From £39/hr10hrs for £380Save £10

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
1st Floor, Belsyre Court, 57 Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6HJView school
Drive247 Oxford

Drive247 Oxford

3.7(3)92% pass rate
From £35/hr

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
48 Hollow Way, Oxford OX4 2NHView school
Tom Lamb Driving

Tom Lamb Driving

5(21)
Block bookings available

Known for an exceptional first-time pass rate, Tom Lamb offers one-to-one lessons tailored to your pace and learning style. Intensive courses and block bookings available, with flexible pick-up and drop-off from home, school, college, or work; Pass Plus courses also on offer.

ManualIntensive
5 Milton Manor Dr, Little Milton, Oxford OX44 7PTView school
Intensive Driving School

Intensive Driving School

5(3)
10hrs for £420

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
97 Masons Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 8QNView school
F&H Driving School - Oxford

F&H Driving School - Oxford

5

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
10 Cranley Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 8BWView school
Best Driving Academy

Best Driving Academy

5

Oxford-based school offering manual, automatic, and combined theory-practical courses with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. One student testimonial highlights first-time pass success, though specific pass rates and pricing are not listed on the website.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
20 Meaden Hill, Oxford OX3 9QJView school
Local Driving Academy (LDA) Oxford

Local Driving Academy (LDA) Oxford

4.9(1513)
10hrs for £350

Oxford's largest driving school with over 30 instructors and 1,500+ five-star reviews, known for getting learners to test standard in 30 hours or less, 15 hours below the UK average. Introductory offer of 5 one-hour lessons for £99, plus block booking discounts available. Modern fleet of 30+ manual and automatic cars with flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and night lessons.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Prama House, 267 Banbury Rd, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7HTView school
Oxford Driving School

Oxford Driving School

4.9(220)
Block bookings available

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
17 Heath Cl, Headington, Oxford OX3 7NJView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Oxford?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£43
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
Under £40
3
£40–45
6
£45–50
5

Based on prices from 14 driving schools in Oxford.

Intensive courses in Oxford

Want to pass fast?

17 Oxford schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Oxford Test Centres and Pass Rates

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.

48%

Oxford (Cowley)

6,449 tests taken
Women44.8%
Men51.4%
Automatic42.9%

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