Driving Lessons in Somerset

Somerset's directory covers 42 driving schools and 153 independent driving instructors across the region, with 34 independent female driving instructors and 14 schools offering female driving instructors. Lesson prices range from £30 to £65 per hour, averaging £41, and schools maintain an excellent 4.8-star rating. Test centres show strong performance, with Yeovil achieving 63.4% and Weston-super-Mare 61%, while Taunton recorded 59.5% in the 2025-26 reporting period.

£41
average price
42
driving schools
153
independent instructors
3
test centres

Driving lessons in Somerset

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Donna Jones ADI

Donna Jones ADI

Automatic

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.

Female Instructors
15 Longridge Way, Weston-super-Mare BS24 7EBView school

Marco Polo Driving School

Manual

5
Block bookings available

Established since 2012 with calm, patient instructors known for making learners feel safe and supported throughout their training. Bulk booking discounts available on 10-hour lesson blocks, plus Pass Plus courses and free Theory Test Pro training to boost your chances of passing.

Intensive
19 Henlade Close, Taunton TA3 5FFView school
Full Throttle Intensives

Full Throttle Intensives

Manual and automatic

5

Family-run intensive driving school offering courses from 10 to 50 hours, all including your practical test. Highly experienced instructors are mental health aware and hand-picked for reliability and skill. Flexible scheduling ranges from one 2-hour lesson weekly to four 3-hour lessons weekly, with financing available over 1 to 5 years and fast-tracked test bookings.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Cotford St Luke, Taunton TA4 1GQView school
Russ Wilcox Driving Instructor

Russ Wilcox Driving Instructor

Manual

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.

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

Lock's Learners

Manual

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.

Intensive
17 Marlborough Dr, Worle, Weston-super-Mare BS22 6DQView school
Drive TV School of Motoring

Drive TV School of Motoring

Manual

4.9(27)

Grade A instructor Teresa Verel uses a coaching approach to help learners become safe, thinking drivers beyond the test, focusing on self-reflection and sound decision-making. She offers theory test support, motorway training, and refresher lessons alongside standard driving lessons, with one customer passing after just 17 hours of tuition.

Female Instructors
Fowen Cl, Street BA16 0FYView school
Bealswheels

Bealswheels

Manual and automatic

4.9
Block bookings available

Over 1,900 passes in 16 years with a track record of success across theory, motorway, and refresher lessons. Ian Beal has been instructing since 2008, backed by a friendly team covering all aspects of new driver training. Block payment deals available alongside intensive courses.

Intensive
13 Cranhill Rd, Street BA16 0BYView school
Kelvin White Driving School

Kelvin White Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9

High first-time pass rate backed by over 600 customer reviews and a proprietary Accelerated Learning System that structures every lesson for maximum progress. The team includes a female automatic instructor (Claire Pendlebury) alongside experienced male instructors, with a risk-free guarantee and free theory test preparation included. You'll drive on your first lesson in carefully chosen quiet areas to build confidence at your own pace.

Female Instructors
43 Parklands Way, Somerton TA11 6JGView school
Ahead of the Field

Ahead of the Field

Manual and automatic

4.8(16)80% pass rate

A well-established family business with an above-average first-time pass rate of over 80%, well ahead of the national average of 58%. Stuart Field, Joanne Field, and Sara Warr teach using the structured 24 Key Skills method, and the school explicitly refuses to employ trainee instructors, ensuring you learn from fully experienced professionals. Semi-intensive courses available with 2 hours of tuition daily, designed to have you test-ready in three weeks.

Female Instructors
The Forge, Barwick Park Lodge, Yeovil BA22 9TBView school
Alpha Driving School

Alpha Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8

Every instructor holds an ADAS Advanced Driving Grade, going beyond industry standards to prepare safe, confident drivers for life. Annie specialises in nervous drivers and confidence building, while Dave brings a calm, methodical approach to help young drivers gain extra support. Competitive rates across manual and automatic lessons, with flexible daytime, evening and weekend availability.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Speaks Polish, Nepali, Hindi
42 Roman Rd, Taunton TA1 2BGView school

Malcolm Antoine

Automatic

Padam Bhandari

Manual

Tim Carr

Manual

Sharon Chown

Manual

Female ADI

Carolyn Gunter

Manual

Female ADI

Joanna Ricketts

Manual

Female ADI

Mark Thomas Self

Automatic

Florence Rose

Female ADI
KTS lgv driver training

KTS lgv driver training

Manual

5(35)
The Taxiway, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8FLView school
Steve B's Driving School

Steve B's Driving School

Manual

5(18)
46 Old Station Gardens, Henstridge, Templecombe BA8 0PUView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Somerset?

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
£30–35
3
£35–40
2
£40–45
10
£45+
3

Based on prices from 18 driving schools in Somerset.

Intensive courses in Somerset

Want to pass fast?

16 Somerset schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Somerset Test Centres and Pass Rates

All three centres in and around Somerset do well. Even the lowest, Taunton, has a pass rate of 60%, well above the national figure of 50%. Yeovil does better still at 63%, enough to rank among the top tenth of centres in the country, and its automatic pass rate of 57% is the best here. Its wait is about 3 months, while Weston-super-Mare has the shortest at about a month. Wherever you learn in Somerset, you're near a good centre.

63%

Yeovil

7,493 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate64.9%
Automatic pass rate57.2%
61%

Weston-super-Mare

4,443 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate62.5%
Automatic pass rate54.8%
60%

Taunton

8,259 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate61.4%
Automatic pass rate52.9%

Areas in Somerset