Driving Lessons in South Yorkshire
From £35/hr·Average £38/hr
South Yorkshire's Top Picks
Driving Schools in South Yorkshire
107 schools
Urgent Pass
Instructor Jake specialises in intensive courses ranging from 5 to 20 hours, with multiple students passing first time after short training periods. Reviews consistently highlight his calm, supportive approach and ability to build confidence quickly, even with learners who've had licence issues or limited preparation time. Flexible scheduling allows courses to fit around your availability over 1-2 weeks or longer depending on your needs.Instructor Jake specialises in intensive courses ranging from 5 to 20 hours, with multiple students passing first time after short training periods. Reviews...
SM School of Motoring
Patient, calm instructors Shabana and Imran have built a strong track record of first-time passes, with multiple five-star reviews praising their clear teaching and ability to build confidence behind the wheel. Lessons start at £35/hour with flexible options including 1.5-hour and 2-hour slots, plus block bookings and intensive courses available on request.Patient, calm instructors Shabana and Imran have built a strong track record of first-time passes, with multiple five-star reviews praising their clear teaching...
Stephen Mosley's Driving School
Intensive course specialist with 18 years' experience, built on referrals from satisfied students. £35/hour for standard lessons, or choose from structured packages like 10-hour (£519.99), 20-hour (£869.99), or 40-hour (£1,569.99) intensive courses, plus a Guaranteed Pass option with unlimited lessons and tests for £3,219.99. Lessons available Mondays, Fridays, and weekend mornings.Intensive course specialist with 18 years' experience, built on referrals from satisfied students. £35/hour for standard lessons, or choose from structured...
RSM Driving School
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.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...
Arksey School of Motoring
Family-run school established over 45 years ago with a focus on competitive pricing and special introductory deals for beginners and part-trained drivers. Hourly lessons and block bookings available at rates described as among the best in the area, with all instructors DBS-checked for safety and peace of mind.Family-run school established over 45 years ago with a focus on competitive pricing and special introductory deals for beginners and part-trained drivers....
Red and Black Driving Academy
Pass rate over twice the national average and ranked in the top 1% on FreeIndex with over 400 reviews. Two instructors with 35 years combined experience teach in modern Ford Focus Titaniums with dual controls and advanced safety features. Intensive and semi-intensive courses available alongside standard lessons.Pass rate over twice the national average and ranked in the top 1% on FreeIndex with over 400 reviews. Two instructors with 35 years combined experience teach...
Charles Gray School of Motoring
A calm, structured instructor who focuses on purposeful learning rather than aimless driving around. £40/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with mock tests included to ensure you're genuinely ready before test day. Pass Plus courses also available once you've passed, covering motorway, night, and all-weather driving.A calm, structured instructor who focuses on purposeful learning rather than aimless driving around. £40/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with mock tests...
Drive 2 Learn
A community-focused school founded in 2021 with particular strength in supporting nervous and anxious learners. Offers intensive courses, car hire for tests, and lessons in your own vehicle, with instructors who are members of multiple professional associations including the Driving Instructors Association.A community-focused school founded in 2021 with particular strength in supporting nervous and anxious learners. Offers intensive courses, car hire for tests,...
Safe Roads Driving School
A well-respected school serving learners across both locations with experienced instructors offering individualized instruction in a supportive environment. The curriculum covers fundamental vehicle control through to advanced driving techniques, with flexible scheduling and a modern fleet of vehicles. Competitive pricing and a focus on both practical experience and theoretical knowledge ensure you're fully prepared for your test.A well-respected school serving learners across both locations with experienced instructors offering individualized instruction in a supportive environment. The...
YMH Driving School
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.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,...
Andy's Driving School
£38/hour or 10 lessons for £365, with student discounts available. Over 37 years of driving experience and a 5.0-star rating across 83+ reviews, Andy specializes in building confidence with nervous drivers through patient, friendly tuition in a new dual control Golf. Available 7 days a week with personalized lessons tailored to your needs.£38/hour or 10 lessons for £365, with student discounts available. Over 37 years of driving experience and a 5.0-star rating across 83+ reviews, Andy...
Doncaster Driving School
Five-instructor team offering nervous driver lessons, refresher courses, and intensive driving programmes designed to help you pass in a week. Block booking discounts and competitive pricing available, with modern vehicles and flexible scheduling including weekends and evenings to fit your lifestyle.Five-instructor team offering nervous driver lessons, refresher courses, and intensive driving programmes designed to help you pass in a week. Block booking...
Gearbox Driving School
Gearbox Driving School makes a strong first impression with a beginner-friendly offer: three hours for £99 split into two 90-minute lessons, guaranteeing you get behind the wheel immediately. Single lessons cost £35/hour, with block deals from £340 for 10 hours up to £899 for a 25-hour package including theory and practical test prep. Free theory advice is included for all pupils, and Pass Plus courses are available on request.Gearbox Driving School makes a strong first impression with a beginner-friendly offer: three hours for £99 split into two 90-minute lessons, guaranteeing you...
Pro Drive Academy
Competitive hourly rates from £37 for manual lessons and £40 for automatic, with substantial savings on intensive courses and multi-hour packages. A 10-hour intensive course costs £570 for manual or £600 for automatic, making block bookings particularly good value for learners preparing for their test.Competitive hourly rates from £37 for manual lessons and £40 for automatic, with substantial savings on intensive courses and multi-hour packages. A 10-hour...
Just Pass Driving School
Automatic driving lessons from £35/hour with instructors drawing on experience since 1999. Test day car hire available, plus Pass Plus motorway and refresher courses for drivers looking to build confidence beyond the basics.Automatic driving lessons from £35/hour with instructors drawing on experience since 1999. Test day car hire available, plus Pass Plus motorway and refresher...
DS Driving School
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.Hundreds of first-time passes backed by strong customer testimonials praising instructor patience and real-world preparation. Manual lessons from £35/hour, with...
FOX Driver Training
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.Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience teaching automatic driving lessons in a modern Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Stuart specialises in building...
Roadcraft Intensive Courses Driving School
Pass First Driving School
Patient instructors focused on building real confidence through structured, practical lessons rather than just test knowledge. Intensive courses available for quick progress, plus refresher and test preparation sessions tailored to individual needs. Flexible scheduling and short-notice bookings fit around your life.Patient instructors focused on building real confidence through structured, practical lessons rather than just test knowledge. Intensive courses available for...
Block Booking Deals in South Yorkshire
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South Yorkshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 9 nearby test centres
77,827 tests were processed across South Yorkshire's 10 centres from 2024 to 2025, with Chesterfield leading at 54.5% due to its market town roads and manageable Peak District approaches. Featherstone struggles at just 34.1%, hampered by former mining area roads, busy M62 connections, and challenging industrial estates around the Five Towns area. Women achieved pass rates from 33.8% to 52.8%, while men ranged from 34.3% to 55.8%. Automatic pass rates varied from 33.9% at Featherstone to 49.8% at Rotherham, reflecting how South Yorkshire's mix of post-industrial urban areas and rural market towns creates vastly different learning experiences.
Chesterfield
4,608 tests takenWorksop
6,022 tests takenBarnsley
7,765 tests takenRotherham
5,817 tests takenPontefract
4,883 tests takenSheffield (Middlewood Road)
9,864 tests takenWakefield
7,650 tests takenSheffield (Handsworth)
9,283 tests takenDoncaster
7,865 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 52.8% | 55.8% | 43.8% | 54.5% | 4,608 |
| Worksop | 52.9% | 53.5% | 47.5% | 53.3% | 6,022 |
| Barnsley | 51.1% | 53.1% | 49.1% | 52.2% | 7,765 |
| Rotherham | 51.2% | 51.5% | 49.8% | 51.3% | 5,817 |
| Pontefract | 45.2% | 50.7% | 38.4% | 47.8% | 4,883 |
| Sheffield (Middlewood Road) | 46.3% | 48.4% | 44.5% | 47.5% | 9,864 |
| Wakefield | 44.3% | 49.1% | 40.2% | 46.7% | 7,650 |
| Sheffield (Handsworth) | 44.0% | 46.2% | 43.1% | 45.3% | 9,283 |
| Doncaster | 41.1% | 42.8% | 39.3% | 42.0% | 7,865 |