Driving Lessons in Shropshire
Across Shropshire, you'll find 33 driving schools and 97 independent driving instructors to choose from, with 27 independent female driving instructors and three schools offering female driving instructors. Lesson prices range from £14 to £50 per hour, averaging £36. Test centres in the region show varying success rates, from 48.9% at Telford to 52.4% at Oswestry, with Shrewsbury at 51%.
- £36
- average price
- 33
- driving schools
- 96
- independent instructors
- 3
- test centres
Top driving schools in Shropshire by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Sue D'Vaz Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Shropshire.
Learn to Drive with Tim Harris
Highest-rated manual driving school in Shropshire.
Tier 1 Driving
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Shropshire.
Sue D'Vaz Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Shropshire.
Driving lessons in Shropshire
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Showing 1–20 of 129 driving schools and independent instructors in Shropshire.
Karen's Driving School Shrewsbury
Manual and automatic
Award-winning school with an excellent first-time pass rate and over 20 years' experience. Two-hour lessons at £40 per hour (manual) or £42 (automatic), with a 10-hour package at £380 (manual) or £400 (automatic). Intensive courses range from 5 to 40 hours, all including practical test booking, starting at £420 for 5 hours.
Sue D'Vaz Driving School
Manual
Consistently praised across multiple testimonials for patience, calm demeanor, and first-time pass results. Two-hour lessons at £28 with 10-hour block deals available, plus mock tests and door-to-door pickup included. Sue tailors each lesson to individual learning styles, focusing on safe driving for life rather than test-only preparation.
MB School of Motoring
Manual
Solo instructor with consistently strong first-time pass rates and a track record of boosting learner confidence. £40/hour or save with block deals: 10 hours for £390, 20 hours for £760, or 30 hours for £1,110. Pass Plus courses also available at £240 for 6 hours.
Martin's School of Motoring
Automatic
Consistently praised for patience and calm teaching, with recent students highlighting confidence gained and first-time passes. £50/hour or £490 for a 10-hour block in a modern electric automatic car, with door-to-door pick-up and drop-off included. DBS-checked instructor with memberships in the Driving Instructors Association and IAM RoadSmart.
Charlotte's Driver Training
Manual
£35/hour with a modern teaching approach and 16 years' experience in coaching road safety. Charlotte specializes in building confidence in anxious learners, as evidenced by a review from someone who overcame severe roundabout anxiety to pass her test. Patient, adaptable lessons cover beginners through partly trained drivers with flexible evening and weekend availability.
nicedriving
Manual
A 26-year-old Shrewsbury institution with 343 first-time passes and 7 zero-fault test results, run by Wayne, a Grade A instructor holding advanced qualifications including RoSPA Gold and Cardington Grade A certifications. Simple pricing at £40 per hour with block deals (5 lessons £200, 10 lessons £400), plus Pass Plus courses at £250. The school covers learner drivers through to advanced, defensive, and fleet training, with mock tests conducted to exam standard before you sit your test.
Stephen's Driving School Shrewsbury
Manual and automatic
Grade A instructor with over 10 years' experience offering automatic driving lessons in a modern VW Polo. Lessons start at £30/hour with a strong introductory deal: 10 hours for £250. Pass Plus courses available, which can reduce insurance premiums by up to 35%.
Simply Driving Lessons
Manual and automatic
Nearly 30 years of instruction experience with a standout 94% first-time pass rate. Lessons from £40/hour or £390 for a block of 10, with flexible scheduling including weekends and 1.5-hour sessions designed for optimal learning.
Steve Pearce School of Motoring
Manual
An independent Shropshire driving school known for calm, patient instruction and a high first-time pass rate among students. Block deals include 6 lessons (9 hours) for £320 or an introductory 4 lessons (6 hours) for £200 for beginners. Lessons take place in a comfortable new Suzuki Swift with air conditioning, and Pass Plus courses are also available.
Eze Driving Tuition
Manual
Grade A instructor specialising in nervous drivers of all ages, offering one-on-one lessons structured at your pace to build confidence and test success. £40 per hour with door-to-door pickup and dropoff, plus theory test support included.
Driver Training Ltd
Manual and automatic
Established driving school offering intensive courses from £800 for 20 hours up to £1600 for 40 hours, with flexible scheduling over 4 to 14 days to suit your experience level. One-to-one tuition guaranteed with no car sharing, plus pick-up from home, work or college. £40 per hour for regular lessons, with introductory rates of £130 for the first 4 hours (manual) or £70 for the first 2 hours (automatic).
Ian's Driving School Oswestry
Manual
I.A.M Advanced Instructor with 23 years' experience and former AA driving school trainer, focusing on developing safe, confident drivers beyond test standard. Standard 1.5-hour lessons at £57 or £375 for a 10-hour block; hourly rates from £42 for test-ready practice.
drive2 School of Motoring
Manual
Stuart Mackay has been teaching in the area for over 15 years, with multiple testimonials praising his calm, encouraging approach and high first-time pass rates. At £20/hour or £190 for a 10-hour block, new students get their first 4 lessons for just £50, plus a free lesson when you refer a friend. Pass Plus courses are also available at £160 for 6 hours.
Carlton School of Motoring
Manual
Carlton D'Vaz combines fleet driver training expertise with one-to-one learner instruction, bringing professional safety standards to every lesson. Testimonials highlight his patience, tailored teaching approach, and genuine commitment to building confidence; students consistently praise his use of learning resources and supportive style. Block deals of 10 hours are available at discounted rates for weekday lessons (08:30–17:00), with premium pricing for after 5pm and weekend slots.
Tier 1 Driving
Automatic
Tier 1 Driving offers automatic driving lessons across the West Midlands with a focus on quick test passes. The school provides intensive courses, Pass Plus training, and refresher lessons tailored to individual needs, plus driving lesson vouchers available as gifts.
Learn To Go Driver Training
Automatic
Learn To Go specialises in inclusive, one-to-one tuition with experienced instructors who tailor lessons to all abilities, including nervous drivers and those with disabilities. Mock tests replicate real test conditions, and lessons are available Monday to Sunday across multiple locations. Pricing varies by instructor and location; visit their instructors page for specific rates.
Nick James Driving School
Manual and automatic
Consistently rated 5 stars by learners who praise the team's patience and flexibility around work and childcare schedules. Nick and the team focus on building confidence in anxious drivers, with one student passing with only 3 minors. Theory test preparation is also available alongside manual and automatic lessons.
Tinsley LPD
Manual
14 years of driving experience including international travel across the USA and Australia, with a track record of first and second-time passes. Tailored lessons with theory preparation support, available in Oswestry and surrounding areas.
JT School Of Motoring
Manual
Success-based lessons backed by a 100% money-back guarantee set this school apart. Multiple instructors across four locations mean flexible scheduling, and first-time passes like Jacob Dove's (5 weeks to test success) demonstrate their teaching effectiveness.
TICKET to DRIVE
Manual
A single-instructor school with a strong track record of first-time passes, including several clean sheets and minimal-fault results. Block booking discounts are available, though specific pricing requires contacting the school directly.
Block booking
Best block deals in Shropshire
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £50.
How much do driving lessons cost in Shropshire?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 12 driving schools in Shropshire.
Intensive courses in Shropshire
Want to pass fast?
6 Shropshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Shropshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
There's very little to separate the three centres in Shropshire. Oswestry is highest at 52% and Telford lowest at 49%, so all of them are close to the national figure of 50%. Telford does have the best automatic pass rate here, at 44%, but also the longest typical wait, about 3½ months. Shrewsbury's is about 2½ months. With figures this close, you might as well test wherever you've been learning.
Oswestry
1,851 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsShrewsbury
5,064 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsTelford
4,963 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Oswestry | 52.4% | 54.7% | 39.0% | 1,851 | 2½ months |
| Shrewsbury | 51.0% | 53.7% | 41.3% | 5,064 | 2½ months |
| Telford | 48.9% | 50.5% | 43.9% | 4,963 | 3½ months |