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
Oscar Driving School
Operating since 2013, this school offers flexible intensive courses ranging from 3 to 12 days, with prices from £540 for a quick 3-day retest prep up to £1440 for extended 12-day courses. Standard 10-hour blocks start at £390 for manual lessons, with a special introductory offer of £50 for 2 hours when booking a 40-hour bundle for beginners.Operating since 2013, this school offers flexible intensive courses ranging from 3 to 12 days, with prices from £540 for a quick 3-day retest prep up to £1440...
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'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...
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.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...
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.Oxford-based school offering manual, automatic, and combined theory-practical courses with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. One student...
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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 |