Driving Lessons in Shropshire

£38
average price
33
driving schools
98
independent instructors
3
test centres

Driving lessons in Shropshire

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Chris Blake Driving School

Chris Blake Driving School

5(1)

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.

Automatic
Main Areas Covered, Shifnal, Telford, Newport, Bridgnorth, Shifnal TF11 8HJView school
Steve Pearce School of Motoring

Steve Pearce School of Motoring

5
9hrs for £320

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.

Manual
Bridge Way, Shawbury, Shrewsbury SY4 4PGView school
HD Driving School

HD Driving School

5
Block bookings available

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.

ManualIntensive
Van Rd, Llanidloes SY18 6HBView school
Thomas Vernon Driving School

Thomas Vernon Driving School

4.3(11)

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.

Manual
46 Redlands Rd, Hadley, Telford TF1 5LPView school
Josh's School of Motoring

Josh's School of Motoring

4.2

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.

Manual
Vine Cottage, Melverley, Oswestry SY10 8PEView school
TopDog Driving School

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.

ManualAutomatic
4 Linley Dr, Telford TF3 1RQView school
Skills & Techniques Ltd

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.

Manual
Station Rd, Admaston, Telford TF5 0ALView school
DriveSafe Automatic Telford

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.

Automatic
Gatehouse Cl, Telford TF1 6RGView school
Learn to Drive with Tim Harris

Learn to Drive with Tim Harris

5(92)
Manual
5 Ludford Dr, Shrewsbury SY1 3DPView school
Alan Ritchings Driver Trainer

Alan Ritchings Driver Trainer

5(74)
Manual
6 Stile Rise, Telford TF5 0LRView school
TFDrive

TFDrive

5(8)
Manual
Hungerhill Rd, Telford TF2 9XDView school
DRIVINGFORCE DRIVING SCHOOL OSWESTRY

DRIVINGFORCE DRIVING SCHOOL OSWESTRY

4.7
Manual
kaitaia, park green, Oswestry SY11 4NBView school
Sundorne Driving

Sundorne Driving

1.5(2)
Manual
30 Meadow Way, Gobowen, Oswestry SY11 3LYView school

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Richard Arthur Jermy

Nicola Ault

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Darren Beddows

Ben Birchill

Kenneth Booty

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Michelle Brazier

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Karen Burgoyne

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Dharminder Chahal

John Challenor

Melanie Chissell

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John Clifford Jervis

Price snapshot

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.

Typical
£42
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
Under £40
3
£40–45
7
£45–50
1

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

Shrewsbury recorded 51% across 5,064 tests between 2025 and 2026, while Telford came in at 48.9% and Oswestry at 52.4%. Women passed at 50.4% in Shrewsbury, 45.9% in Telford and 52.1% in Oswestry, while men recorded 51.5%, 52% and 52.5%. The roads around Telford involve multiple roundabouts and newer town layouts that can feel confusing, while Oswestry offers quieter market town routes. Telford's wait is 23 weeks, the longest by far, compared to 6 weeks in Shrewsbury and 11 in Oswestry. Automatic pass rates were 41.3% in Shrewsbury, 43.9% in Telford and 39% in Oswestry across 11,878 total tests.

52%

Oswestry

1,851 tests taken · 11 week wait
Women52.1%
Men52.5%
Automatic39.0%
51%

Shrewsbury

5,064 tests taken · 6 week wait
Women50.4%
Men51.5%
Automatic41.3%
49%

Telford

4,963 tests taken · 23 week wait
Women45.9%
Men52.0%
Automatic43.9%

Areas in Shropshire