Driving Lessons in South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire's driving lesson directory spans 107 driving schools and 197 independent driving instructors across the region, giving learners throughout Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster and surrounding areas a comprehensive choice. Pricing averages £38 per hour across schools that publish rates, and automatic driving lessons are available at 43 schools. Female driving instructors are offered by 16 schools, and there are 44 independent female driving instructors working across the region, while test centre pass rates vary considerably from Barnsley's 58.5% down to Sheffield Handsworth's 44.1%.

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Driving lessons in South Yorkshire

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Sean's Driving School

Sean's Driving School

Manual

5(45)
From £42.50/hr

Manual driving lessons across Doncaster and the surrounding areas, with pick-up and drop-off from home. Sean's pupils describe him as patient, calm and clear, and many say he helped them build their confidence, whether they were starting from scratch, coming back after years off the road or nervous about the motorway. Lessons are tailored to each pupil and focus on safe driving for life, not just passing the test.

EveningsWeekends
Chelmsford Dr, Doncaster DN2 4JNView school
RSM Driving School

RSM Driving School

Automatic

5(30)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Founded over 20 years ago by Foyzur Rahman, an ORDIT-registered instructor trainer, RSM has grown to 50+ instructors across Birmingham, Sheffield, and the West Midlands with a 4.9 Google rating. Lessons start at £35/hour with block deals from £340 for 10 hours, plus intensive courses from £1,070 for 20 hours and Pass Plus courses at £240. Known for tailored tuition across manual, automatic, and intensive formats, with free theory test support and mock practice included.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
38 Carwood Rd, Sheffield S4 7SDView school

Paul Moran

Manual

From £42/hr10hrs for £390Save £30

Maaz Ahmed

Manual

From £37.50/hr
Delta Driving SOM

Delta Driving SOM

Manual and automatic

5(148)
From £40/hr20hrs for £900

Semi-intensive courses blend weekly lessons with longer slots over 2-8 weeks, ideal if you want faster progress without clearing your whole day. £40/hour for standard lessons, or book 20-40 hour intensive packages from £900 to £1,800 with an admin fee included. Motorway, night-time, and PassPlus lessons also available alongside theory test coaching.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
9 Broom Cl, Worksop S81 7QZView school
DS Driving School

DS Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(136)
From £35/hr6hrs for £260

Hundreds of first-time passes backed by strong customer testimonials praising instructor patience and real-world preparation. Manual lessons from £35/hour, with Pass Plus courses at £260 for 6 hours and no hidden charges.

91 Broom Cl, Bolton upon Dearne, Rotherham S63 8BUView school
YMH Driving School

YMH Driving School

Manual

5(113)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

South Yorkshire natives offering personalised manual lessons with a focus on building confidence for life beyond the test. £55 for 1.5 hours, £70 for 2 hours, or £340 for a 10-hour block; motorway lessons also available at £80 for 2 hours. Patient, practical tuition tailored to your pace with local expertise across test routes.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
58 Far Ln, East Dene, Rotherham S65 2RUView school
Step Automatic Driving School Sheffield

Step Automatic Driving School Sheffield

Automatic

5(88)
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £370Save £5

Automatic specialist training in a modern electric VW ID3 with dual controls and full sat-nav. £38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, with motorway tuition and refresher lessons also available. One-to-one instruction in a relaxed environment, covering most of Sheffield city centre with door-to-door service.

Watson Chambers, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2GHView school
Gibson Driving School

Gibson Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(87)
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

Family-run school run by husband-and-wife team Ross and Tracy, with Ross delivering patient, stress-free lessons tailored to each learner's pace. 90-minute lessons at £60 are the most popular option, or pay £40/hour; block book 10 hours for £385 or 20 hours for £750. Beginners get a dedicated 3-hour introduction course split across two sessions for £80.

57 Bickerton Rd, Sheffield S6 1SFView school
Will 2 Pass Driving School

Will 2 Pass Driving School

Manual

5(87)
From £46/hr

£46/hour for 1.5-hour lessons with a Grade A instructor who's taught in Sheffield for 20 years and boasts a first-time pass rate the vast majority of pupils achieve. Patient and friendly approach, especially welcoming to nervous learners, plus free access to Theory Test Pro online training to help you pass your theory test first time.

14 Castlewood Cres, Sheffield S10 4FFView school
Dalton Automatic

Dalton Automatic

Manual and automatic

5(76)
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Automatic driving specialist offering competitive pricing at £38/hour for single lessons, or £360 for a 10-hour block. Modern teaching methods tailored to each learner's pace, with intensive courses and short notice test bookings available.

Intensive
Highwood Pl, Eckington, Sheffield S21 4GPView school
Mann's School of Motoring

Mann's School of Motoring

Manual

5(72)
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £370Save £5

Retired police advanced driver with 22 years of Grade 1 advanced driving training and 30 years' law enforcement experience. Richard Mann brings structured, transparent instruction focused on road safety and sensible decision-making, with detailed post-lesson feedback via email or face-to-face. Two-hour lessons at £75 or a 10-hour block for £370, plus collection from home, school, or workplace within the local area.

Test car available
Clough Grove, Oughtibridge, Sheffield S35 0JXView school
No Gears No Fears Automatic Driver Training

No Gears No Fears Automatic Driver Training

Automatic

5(59)
From £39.50/hr10hrs for £380Save £15

£40/hour in Rotherham (£380 for 10 hours) or £42–£44/hour in other areas, with no extra charges for adapted vehicles or additional learning needs. Specialises exclusively in automatic driving lessons and has particular experience with learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, and disability. One student passed first time in just 21 lessons after nervous beginnings, praising the instructor's thorough preparation and reliability.

Intensive
40 Shelley Dr, Herringthorpe, Rotherham S65 2NDView school
KC Driving Services Ltd

KC Driving Services Ltd

Manual

5(58)
From £36/hr10hrs for £340Save £20

Kevin Costello uses a client-centred coaching approach with the LDC System of Instruction, helping learners develop independent thinking about their driving rather than just test technique. Multiple five-star reviews highlight his calm demeanour, humour, and ability to build confidence in nervous learners, with several students passing first time. 90 minute lessons at £55, double hours at £72, or block deals from £340 for 10 hours up to £990 for 30 hours.

Intensive
St Vincent Ave, Woodlands, Doncaster DN6 7TYView school
All Mark's Driving School

All Mark's Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(53)
From £40/hr

A single-instructor school with an excellent first-time pass rate since 2017, offering personalised lessons for learners of all ages and backgrounds, including pensioners, confidence-building students, and those preparing for medical assessments. Manual lessons at £40/hour or automatic at £42/hour, with multi-learner lessons at £44/hour and a price-lock guarantee once you start. Flexible scheduling includes semi-intensive options, large SUV training in a Kia Sportage, and test booking management to ensure you're not paying for unnecessary lessons before your test date.

Intensive
8 Lysander Way, Gateford, Worksop S81 7NWView school
Daves Intensives

Daves Intensives

Manual

5(52)
From £35/hr

30% higher pass rate than average at the Middlewood Road Test Centre, with pupils typically needing 15 hours fewer lessons than the national average. £35/hour for standard lessons, with 1.5-hour sessions also available. Established in the 1990s and specialising in tailored instruction at a pace that suits each learner.

198 Holme Ln, Sheffield S6 4JZView school
Littledale Driving Academy

Littledale Driving Academy

Automatic

5(49)
From £33.33/hr10hrs for £350

Over 3 decades of instructor experience with a high pass rate and a focus on nervous drivers and motorway training. Automatic lessons from £38/hour, or block book 10 hours for £350. Pass Plus courses available at £240, plus test day car hire and student/NHS discounts on request.

Test car available
Prince of Wales Rd, Darnall, Sheffield S9 4EAView school
Driving Arts Academy

Driving Arts Academy

Automatic

5(46)
From £38/hr

£38/hour for automatic driving lessons with a patient, encouraging instructor who specialises in building confidence from lesson one. High pass rate across hundreds of Sheffield learners, with intensive courses available and English and Arabic spoken. Mercedes A-Class training car with dual controls, sat-nav, and climate control.

Intensive
Speaks Arabic
305 Heavygate Rd, Sheffield S10 1QDView school
FOX Driver Training

FOX Driver Training

Automatic

5(32)
From £40/hr10hrs for £585

Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience teaching automatic driving lessons in a modern Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Stuart specialises in building confidence with nervous learners and those with anxiety, backed by numerous five-star reviews including multiple first-time passes and families returning for multiple children. 1.5-hour lessons at £60 or £585 for a 10-lesson block, plus Pass Plus courses (£255 for 6 hours) and motorway lessons (£115 for 2.5 hours) available.

44 Carlton Rd, Sheffield S6 1WSView school
RISE Driving School

RISE Driving School

Manual

5(29)
From £35/hr

Money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with your lesson, plus free theory help and mock test sessions included. At £35/hour with flexible scheduling seven days a week, this school emphasises calm, structured tuition with free support continuing after you pass.

EveningsWeekends
Gerard Rd, Rotherham S60 2PRView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in South Yorkshire?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£39
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£30–35
2
£35–40
32
£40–45
21
£45–50
3

Based on prices from 58 driving schools in South Yorkshire.

Intensive courses in South Yorkshire

Want to pass fast?

41 South Yorkshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

South Yorkshire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Barnsley stands out in and around South Yorkshire, with a pass rate of 59% and the best automatic pass rate nearby at 57%, both well above the national figures of 50% and 45%. Chesterfield, at 56%, and Worksop, at 55%, also do well. Sheffield Handsworth has the lowest pass rate at 44%, but it also has the shortest wait, about 1½ months. Wakefield is at 45%, and Sheffield Middlewood Road at 49% is close to average. Doncaster has the longest wait, about 5 months.

59%

Barnsley

7,737 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate59.1%
Automatic pass rate56.6%
56%

Chesterfield

6,605 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate58.9%
Automatic pass rate48.0%
55%

Worksop

5,975 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate57.0%
Automatic pass rate47.9%
53%

Doncaster

7,334 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate54.5%
Automatic pass rate49.1%
53%

Rotherham

9,134 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate54.9%
Automatic pass rate48.8%
49%

Sheffield (Middlewood Road)

10,442 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate51.8%
Automatic pass rate43.2%
45%

Wakefield

11,653 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate47.5%
Automatic pass rate40.1%
44%

Sheffield (Handsworth)

9,788 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate46.0%
Automatic pass rate39.8%

Areas in South Yorkshire