Driving Lessons in Oxfordshire

£43
average price
38
driving schools
120
independent instructors
3
test centres

Driving lessons in Oxfordshire

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Real Driving Limited

Real Driving Limited

5(35)
10hrs for £400

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.

ManualTest car available
42 Market End Way, Bicester OX26 2EZView school
TDR Driving School

TDR Driving School

5(27)

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.

Manual
122 Queen Emmas Dyke, Witney OX28 4DXView 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
KDH Driving

KDH Driving

5(3)

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.

ManualFemale Instructors
43 Kysbie Cl, Abingdon OX14 1XYView 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
Neil's Driving School Bicester

Neil's Driving School Bicester

4.9(82)
Block bookings available

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.

ManualIntensive
92 Fair Cl, Bicester OX26 4YRView school
Oxford Driving Academy

Oxford Driving Academy

4.8(67)

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.

Manual
336 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 2AGView school
Viking School of Motoring

Viking School of Motoring

4.8(26)

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.

Manual
49 George St, Bicester OX26 2EDView school
Oscar Driving School

Oscar Driving School

4.7(61)
10hrs for £390

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
25 Meaden Hill, Headington, Oxford OX3 9QLView school
KP Driving Academy

KP Driving Academy

Block bookings available

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
21 Avocet Way, Bicester OX26 6YNView school
Easy Drive Academy

Easy Drive Academy

5(48)
Manual
102 Barns Rd, Oxford OX4 3REView school
Your driving lessons

Your driving lessons

5(23)
Manual
387 Marston Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0JFView school
Phil Quick’s School - Banbury Driving Schools

Phil Quick’s School - Banbury Driving Schools

5(4)
Manual
42 Daimler Ave, Banbury OX16 1EBView school
Dees driving school

Dees driving school

4.3(4)
Manual
6 Spring Ln, Watlington OX49 5QLView school

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Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Oxfordshire?

Most learners pay £45–£50 an hour. Under £45 is a good deal, over £55 is at the higher end.

Typical
£44
Most pay
£45–£50
Schools
Under £40
3
£40–45
8
£45–50
9

Based on prices from 20 driving schools in Oxfordshire.

Intensive courses in Oxfordshire

Want to pass fast?

21 Oxfordshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Oxfordshire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Banbury has the longest wait at 18 weeks and the lowest pass rate at 41.3% among the three centres in Oxfordshire, which together saw 19,743 tests between 2025 and 2026. The roads around Banbury include the one-way system in the town centre and approaches from newer housing developments that can be confusing under test pressure. Oxford (Cowley) and Aylesbury both offer 5 week waits, with pass rates of 50.6% and 49.3% respectively. Women passed at 41.7% at Banbury and men at 40.8%, while automatic learners managed 35.8%. Aylesbury's roads include fast A-roads leading into the town and modern roundabouts on the outer ring.

51%

Oxford (Cowley)

5,419 tests taken · 5 week wait
Women47.2%
Men53.7%
Automatic46.6%
49%

Aylesbury

5,255 tests taken · 5 week wait
Women48.5%
Men49.9%
Automatic46.2%
41%

Banbury

9,069 tests taken · 18 week wait
Women41.7%
Men40.8%
Automatic35.8%

Areas in Oxfordshire