Driving Lessons in Weston Super Mare
Weston-super-Mare has 14 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors, with schools charging between £30 and £46 per hour and holding an excellent 4.9-star rating. Female driving instructors are available at 3 schools, and there are 10 independent female driving instructors in the area. Half the schools offer intensive courses, and 3 offer automatic driving lessons. The local test centre has an impressive 61% pass rate, well above the national average.
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- 14
- driving schools
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- independent instructors
- 1
- test centre
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The Driving Company
Manual
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.
Afford2Learn
Manual
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.
Wendy's Driving School
Manual
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.
Starfish Driving
Manual
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.
Mint2Pink
Manual
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.
Skills4Wheels
Manual and automatic
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.
Accelerate Motoring School
Manual and automatic
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.
Donna Jones ADI
Automatic
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.
Russ Wilcox Driving Instructor
Manual
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.
Lock's Learners
Manual
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.
Peter Mason
Gareth Williams
KTS lgv driver training
Manual
Driving Lessons and Routes
Manual
Reason to Drive
Manual
One Week Driving Course
Manual
Mark Bastin
John Bushell
Gary Cox
Block booking
Best block deals in Weston Super Mare
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Intensive courses in Weston Super Mare
Want to pass fast?
7 Weston Super Mare schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Weston Super Mare Test Centres and Pass Rates
Weston-super-Mare's own centre is a good place to take your test. It has a pass rate of 61%, well above the 50% average across Great Britain, and a typical wait of about a month.
Weston-super-Mare
4,443 tests taken · typical wait 1 month| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Weston-super-Mare | 61.0% | 62.5% | 54.8% | 4,443 | 1 month |