Driving Lessons in Shropshire
- £38
- average price
- 33
- driving schools
- 98
- independent instructors
- 3
- test centres
Top driving schools in Shropshire by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
drive2 School of Motoring
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 schools and instructors in Shropshire
Chris Blake Driving School
Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists with a reputation for high test pass rates, Chris Blake teaches in a new Yaris Hybrid Automatic and recommends two-hour lessons to maximise learning efficiency and save money overall. Pass Plus courses available from £230, plus motorway tuition and refresher courses for drivers regaining confidence.
Steve Pearce School of Motoring
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.
HD Driving School
Grade A instructor with an exceptionally high first-time pass rate well above the local test centre average. Huw Davies brings a patient, relaxed teaching style that creates a calm learning environment, with lessons tailored to each pupil's pace and ability. Gift vouchers available for lessons or multi-hour packages at competitive rates.
Thomas Vernon Driving School
Known for patience with nervous drivers, this school tailors lessons to your pace so you never feel under pressure. Founded by an instructor who left franchise support behind to build something better, Thomas Vernon focuses on friendly, approachable instruction from beginner through to motorway confidence. Pass Plus courses also available.
Josh's School of Motoring
Former primary school teacher with a degree in education who tailors lessons to individual learning styles. Uses dash cam and app technology to build confidence, and achieves a significantly higher than average pass rate compared to both national and local test centre figures. Based in Melverley and teaching across Shrewsbury, Bayston Hill, Baschurch, Ruyton XI Towns, Kinnerley, Knockin, Montford Bridge, and Bomere Heath.
TopDog Driving School
40 years of professional driver training experience, including 20 years teaching bus and coach drivers to commercial standards. Two-hour lessons are the focus here; the instructor believes one-hour sessions don't allow sufficient practice time, and learners typically progress to test-ready in 3-4 months rather than the standard 10 months. Patient, calm teaching style with free online theory test materials included for all pupils.
Skills & Techniques Ltd
Police-trained instructor with advanced VIP protection and military background, now offering learner driver tuition tailored to individual needs. Extensive international experience across government, security, and commercial sectors ensures coaching focused on hazard awareness, planning, and safe technique. Contact for pricing and availability.
DriveSafe Automatic Telford
A road safety professional specialising entirely in automatic lessons, with a focus on nervous and anxious drivers. Two-hour structured sessions with optional in-car recording let you review progress and build confidence at your own pace, following the National Standard for Driver Training.
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 11 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
Oswestry achieves the highest pass rate at 55.6% thanks to its quieter Welsh border location and less congested roads, while Telford struggles at 43.9% due to the new town's busy roundabout network and dual carriageways. The region's three centres saw 13,035 tests between 2024 and 2025, with men performing marginally better at most locations. Shrewsbury sits in the middle at 49.2%, dealing with medieval street patterns that can confuse learners but benefiting from lighter traffic than urban areas. Automatic pass rates hover around 46.4% at Oswestry, where learners can focus on the area's rural roads and market town junctions without worrying about gear changes on the occasional steep approaches to the Welsh hills.
Oswestry
1,660 tests takenShrewsbury
5,712 tests takenTelford
5,663 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 55.3% | 55.9% | 46.4% | 55.6% | 1,660 |
| Shrewsbury | 48.0% | 50.0% | 39.0% | 49.2% | 5,712 |
| Telford | 43.7% | 44.2% | 38.9% | 43.9% | 5,663 |