Driving Lessons in Bath
Bath presents an interesting mix of just 4 driving schools but a substantial 77 independent driving instructors, giving you plenty of choice for one-to-one tuition. Among the independent instructors, 18 are female driving instructors, while 2 schools also offer this option. The driving schools achieve a solid 4.2-star rating, with half offering both automatic driving lessons and intensive courses. For your test, nearby centres show fairly consistent pass rates, with Bristol (Avonmouth) leading at 53.7% and Trowbridge at 51.1%.
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Driving Schools in Bath
4 schools
Drive2us
Established over 15 years with an 85-86% first-time pass rate and 97% pupil satisfaction across 2,395+ students passed. Lessons from £30-40 per hour, with a 10-hour block at £400 and intensive courses starting at £205, plus free theory test app and pickup from home or work for new drivers.Established over 15 years with an 85-86% first-time pass rate and 97% pupil satisfaction across 2,395+ students passed. Lessons from £30-40 per hour, with a...
Accelerate Bath Driving School
Non-confrontational teaching approach with interactive recaps at the start of each lesson to build confidence. Two-hour lessons at £110 for manual and £114 for automatic, with 5 × 2-hour block deals available. Test car hire costs £10 above the normal lesson rate, and a high first-time pass rate is backed by customer reviews on their Facebook page.Non-confrontational teaching approach with interactive recaps at the start of each lesson to build confidence. Two-hour lessons at £110 for manual and £114 for...
L Plate
An instructor-matching platform connecting learners with hand-picked, trusted instructors tailored to individual needs rather than a traditional school. 2-hour taster lessons from £130, with 10-hour packages at £490 and 40-hour packages at £1,850. Intensive courses available with a £250 deposit.An instructor-matching platform connecting learners with hand-picked, trusted instructors tailored to individual needs rather than a traditional school. 2-hour...
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Bath Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
These Bristol-area centres handled 24,010 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Avonmouth leading at 53.7% thanks to more industrial roads and fewer tourist complications. Bath's historic city center creates unique challenges with narrow Georgian streets, complex one-way systems and heavy tourist traffic, while Kingswood offers more suburban practice opportunities. Women perform consistently across all three locations, achieving 50.8% to 53.3%, while men range from 51.3% to 54.1%. The Cotswolds' hilly terrain demands good clutch control and spatial awareness around tight corners. Automatic pass rates vary from 45.4% at Kingswood to 49.5% at Avonmouth, with the industrial location proving most suitable for automatic learners.
Bristol (Kingswood)
11,483 tests takenTrowbridge
2,547 tests takenChippenham
7,641 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol (Kingswood) | 52.9% | 51.3% | 45.4% | 52.0% | 11,483 |
| Trowbridge | 50.8% | 51.4% | 47.8% | 51.1% | 2,547 |
| Chippenham | 48.8% | 52.2% | 44.2% | 50.6% | 7,641 |