Driving Lessons in Oxfordshire
From £34/hr·Average £43/hr
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Driving Schools in Oxfordshire
38 schools
Real Driving Limited
Instructor with 15 years of HGV instruction and 4 years of car tuition, known for exceptional patience with nervous learners. £40/hour for 2-hour lessons or £400 for a 10-hour block with guaranteed weekly slots. Multiple students have passed first time, including those who started with significant anxiety or coordination challenges.Instructor with 15 years of HGV instruction and 4 years of car tuition, known for exceptional patience with nervous learners. £40/hour for 2-hour lessons or...
TDR Driving School
One-to-one lessons with a relaxed, friendly approach from an AA-trained instructor with 14 years' experience. Pass Plus courses available for newly qualified drivers looking to build confidence and skills.One-to-one lessons with a relaxed, friendly approach from an AA-trained instructor with 14 years' experience. Pass Plus courses available for newly qualified...
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...
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...
KDH Driving
Single-instructor female-run school focused on building confident, safe drivers for life rather than just test passing. Kelly Deadman emphasizes comfort and comprehensive tuition, making this a good fit for nervous learners seeking personalized attention throughout their learning journey.Single-instructor female-run school focused on building confident, safe drivers for life rather than just test passing. Kelly Deadman emphasizes comfort and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Neil's Driving School Bicester
Known for building confidence in nervous drivers, Neil tailors lessons to suit individual needs with calm, patient instruction and clear step-by-step explanations. Multiple learners report first-time passes, with lessons available in 1, 1.5, and 2-hour formats plus block booking discounts. Intensive courses, motorway refresher lessons, and Pass Plus courses also available.Known for building confidence in nervous drivers, Neil tailors lessons to suit individual needs with calm, patient instruction and clear step-by-step...
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...
Viking School of Motoring
A-grade instructor Tom combines well-structured lessons with a relaxed approach, particularly skilled at building confidence in nervous learners. Every pupil receives a free homework pack and full access to theory revision materials, plus lessons are designed to be engaging and fun alongside solid technique.A-grade instructor Tom combines well-structured lessons with a relaxed approach, particularly skilled at building confidence in nervous learners. Every pupil...
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...
KP Driving Academy
Run by Karen, an experienced instructor known for her patient approach with nervous drivers and high student pass rates. Lessons are delivered one-to-one in a Mini Cooper with dual controls, and discounts are available on introductory lessons and block bookings. Pick-up and drop-off service available from your place of study or work.Run by Karen, an experienced instructor known for her patient approach with nervous drivers and high student pass rates. Lessons are delivered one-to-one in a...
Phil Quick’s School - Banbury Driving Schools
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Oxfordshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
Banbury proved most challenging at 39.9% pass rate while Aylesbury achieved 48.7% across Oxfordshire's three centres handling 20,554 tests between 2024 and 2025. Banbury's position on the busy M40 corridor creates challenging dual carriageway conditions, while its historic town centre features narrow streets and difficult parking areas. Oxford Cowley managed 48.2% despite the city's complex road network. The gender gap varies significantly, reaching 8.8 percentage points in Banbury where men achieved 39.2% versus women's 40.8% - unusually showing women ahead. Automatic transmission struggled most at Banbury (35%) compared to 43-45% at the other centres.
Aylesbury
5,864 tests takenOxford (Cowley)
6,449 tests takenBanbury
8,241 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury | 48.3% | 49.1% | 45.1% | 48.7% | 5,864 |
| Oxford (Cowley) | 44.8% | 51.4% | 42.9% | 48.2% | 6,449 |
| Banbury | 40.8% | 39.2% | 35.1% | 39.9% | 8,241 |