Driving Lessons in Oxford
Oxford's 24 driving schools and 41 independent driving instructors offer plenty of choice, with schools charging between £34 and £50 per hour (averaging £42). Schools achieve an outstanding 4.9-star average rating, and 15 offer automatic driving lessons. Seventeen schools offer intensive courses if you're looking to accelerate your learning. One school has female driving instructors available, and there are 5 independent female driving instructors. The Oxford (Cowley) test centre has a 50.6% pass rate based on 5,419 tests.
- £42
- average price
- 24
- driving schools
- 41
- independent instructors
- 1
- test centre
Top driving schools in Oxford by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Lawson's Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Oxford.
Local Driving Academy (LDA) Oxford
Highest-rated manual driving school in Oxford.
Local Driving Academy (LDA) Oxford
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Oxford.
Sabeena's Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Oxford.
Driving lessons in Oxford
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tom Lamb Driving
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.
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.
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.
Best Driving Academy
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.
Local Driving Academy (LDA) Oxford
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.
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.
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Block booking
Best block deals in Oxford
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 Oxford?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
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) is the only centre listed and processed 5,419 tests between 2025 and 2026 with a 50.6% pass rate, right on the national average. What makes it stand out is the 5 week wait, unusually short for a city centre. Women passed at 47.2% and men at 53.7%, while automatic learners achieved 46.6%. The roads around Cowley include the Eastern Bypass routes, terraced streets with parked cars narrowing lanes, and the complicated gyratory systems Oxford is known for.
Oxford (Cowley)
5,419 tests taken · 5 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford (Cowley) | 47.2% | 53.7% | 46.6% | 50.6% | 5,419 | 5 weeks |