Driving Lessons in Weston Super Mare

Weston-super-Mare provides exceptional choice with 15 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors. Schools achieve excellent 4.9-star ratings with affordable lessons from £30 to £49 per hour, while 8 offer intensive courses. Female driving instructors are available through 3 schools and 10 independent driving instructors. The local test centre performs well with a 56.5% pass rate.

£40
average price
15
driving schools
40
independent instructors
1
test centre

Driving schools and instructors in Weston Super Mare

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The Driving Company

The Driving Company

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

Former NHS worker with real-world road safety expertise now delivering patient, structured manual lessons tailored to your pace. £40–£80 per hour depending on lesson length, with a 10-hour block at £370 (saving £30), plus motorway, confidence, and test assessment options available. High pass rates backed by 5-star learner reviews.

ManualIntensive
31 Old Church Rd, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare BS23 4UPView school
LIFE School of Motoring

LIFE School of Motoring

5
From £49/hr10hrs for £440Save £50

Serving Bristol and North Somerset for over 20 years, LIFE School of Motoring specialises in patient, one-to-one instruction tailored to nervous drivers and late starters. Two-hour lessons at £90 or single hours at £49, with a 10-hour block at £440 for committed learners. They also run specialist under-17 programmes on private ground (from £69/hour) and offer Pass Plus and motorway training on request.

ManualIntensive
Milton, Weston-super-Mare BS22 9QRView school
Afford2Learn

Afford2Learn

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £340Save £40

Over 10 years' teaching experience with a calm, patient approach that never shouts or loses temper. £38/hour or £70 for 2-hour lessons, with a 10-hour block at £340 and test day support including a warm-up lesson plus use of the instructor's car for £78. Learn in a modern 2024 Kia Ceed manual with dual controls, with local pick-up service and flexible scheduling around your lifestyle.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
11 Milburn Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS23 3BNView school
Wendy's Driving School

Wendy's Driving School

5
From £40/hr

Independent instructor offering 1.5-hour lessons at £60 with a focus on first-time passes through tailored, flexible tuition. Wendy adapts each course to individual learners and covers theory, hazard perception, and Show Me Tell Me preparation. Pass Plus courses also available, including motorway driving instruction from £60 for 2 hours.

ManualFemale Instructors
Garland Ave, Locking Parklands, Weston-super-Mare BS24 7JQView school
Starfish Driving

Starfish Driving

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Grade A instructor with ROSPA Advanced Driving Diploma and life coaching qualifications, bringing a patient, adaptive approach to every learner. Intensive courses range from £380 for 10 hours (experienced drivers needing polish) to £1,480 for 40 hours (complete beginners), with flexible scheduling and optional residential accommodation available. Standard lessons at £40/hour, or £38/hour for 10-hour blocks and £37/hour for 20-hour blocks.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
15 Montpelier, Weston-super-Mare BS23 2RJView school
Mint2Pink

Mint2Pink

4.9
From £41/hr9hrs for £369

Operating for over 25 years with an exceptionally high first-time pass rate. Regular lessons are delivered in 1.5-hour sessions at £41 per hour (9-hour block at £369, 18-hour block at £720), plus flexible intensive and semi-intensive courses including a First Time Pass Guarantee option. A 100% money-back guarantee applies if you're not satisfied, and Pass Plus courses are also available for drivers looking to build confidence after passing.

ManualIntensive
Beaufighter Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8EEView school
Accelerate Motoring School

Accelerate Motoring School

4.5
From £30/hr10hrs for £370

Founded in 2002 by Brian Lane, this school boasts consistently high pass rates and competitive pricing from just £30 per hour, with 10-hour blocks at £370 (£37/hour) and intensive courses from £680 for 20 hours. One-to-one lessons include theory training, mock tests, and hazard perception support, plus pre-test lessons and test car use for existing clients at £78. Door-to-door pickup and drop-off available.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
10 Sunnyside Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS23 3QFView school
Donna Jones ADI

Donna Jones ADI

5

Donna Jones specialises in automatic driving lessons, removing the stress of gear changes so you can focus entirely on the road. Pick-up and drop-off from home or work, 90-minute lessons priced by the hour, plus theory test tuition and Pass Plus courses. Contact for current rates.

AutomaticFemale Instructors
15 Longridge Way, Weston-super-Mare BS24 7EBView school
Russ Wilcox Driving Instructor

Russ Wilcox Driving Instructor

5

Single instructor offering beginner, refresher, and motorway lessons in a manual car. No pricing, pass rates, or block deals are listed on the website, so contact directly to discuss rates and availability.

Manual
Griffen Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS24 7HGView school
Lock's Learners

Lock's Learners

5
Block bookings available

One-to-one tuition with no car sharing, tailored to your pace and needs. Student rates and block bookings available, plus intensive courses, refresher lessons, and Pass Plus motorway training once you've passed your test. Theory test revision support included.

ManualIntensive
17 Marlborough Dr, Worle, Weston-super-Mare BS22 6DQView school
Skills4Wheels

Skills4Wheels

4.8
12hrs for £528

Skills4Wheels offers 90-minute lessons as standard because they deliver more quality driving time and better skill retention, with pricing at £69 for automatic or £66 for manual. A 12-hour block booking costs £528 (automatic) or £504 (manual), saving you money while keeping lessons structured and consistent. Intensive courses are also available, tailored to your ability and availability.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
9 Clarence Rd E, Weston-super-Mare BS23 4BSView school
KTS lgv driver training

KTS lgv driver training

5(35)
Manual
The Taxiway, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8FLView school
Driving Lessons and Routes

Driving Lessons and Routes

5(1)
Manual
2, 1 Station Rd, Worle, Weston-super-Mare BS22 6ARView school
Reason to Drive

Reason to Drive

5
Manual
6 Kent Way, Worle, Weston-super-Mare BS22 7QRView school
One Week Driving Course

One Week Driving Course

5
Manual
65 Moor Ln., Mead Vale, Weston-super-Mare BS22 6RAView school

Intensive courses in Weston Super Mare

Want to pass fast?

8 Weston Super Mare schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Weston Super Mare Test Centres and Pass Rates

Herne Bay dominates the Whitstable area with 55.4% passes compared to Canterbury's 50.3% from 11,234 tests between 2024 and 2025. The coastal roads around Herne Bay offer more straightforward driving than Canterbury's ancient street layout, where narrow medieval roads and restricted access around the cathedral create navigation challenges. Women outperformed men significantly in Canterbury at 52.9% versus 48.4%, though men had the edge in Herne Bay at 56.1% versus 54.8%. Automatic rates reached 53.5% in Herne Bay and 45.5% in Canterbury.

57%

Weston-super-Mare

5,807 tests taken
Women55.5%
Men57.3%
Automatic50.5%

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