Driving Lessons in South Yorkshire

£38
average price
106
driving schools
200
independent instructors
9
test centres

Driving lessons in South Yorkshire

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Delta Driving SOM

Delta Driving SOM

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.

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

DS Driving School

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.

ManualAutomatic
91 Broom Cl, Bolton upon Dearne, Rotherham S63 8BUView school
Step Automatic Driving School Sheffield

Step Automatic Driving School Sheffield

5(88)
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

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.

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

Gibson Driving School

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.

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

Will 2 Pass Driving School

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.

Manual
14 Castlewood Cres, Sheffield S10 4FFView school
Dalton Automatic

Dalton 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.

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

Mann's School of Motoring

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.

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

No Gears No Fears Automatic Driver Training

5(59)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£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.

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

KC Driving Services Ltd

5(58)
From £37/hr10hrs for £340Save £30

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.

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

All Mark's Driving School

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.

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

Daves Intensives

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.

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

Littledale Driving Academy

5(49)
From £38/hr10hrs for £350Save £30

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.

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

Driving Arts Academy

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.

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

FOX Driver Training

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.

Automatic
44 Carlton Rd, Sheffield S6 1WSView school
RSM Driving School

RSM Driving School

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
38 Carwood Rd, Sheffield S4 7SDView school
RISE Driving School

RISE Driving School

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.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Gerard Rd, Rotherham S60 2PRView school
Sapsford Driving School

Sapsford Driving School

5(26)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Specially qualified to teach learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN), anxiety, and neurodivergence, creating a calm and supportive environment for nervous or anxious drivers. Instructor comes from a family of driving teachers with 40+ years' experience and offers flexible lesson options: £40/hour, £60 for 90 minutes, £80 for two hours, or £380 for a 10-hour block. Early morning pre-school lessons available for students with busy schedules.

Manual
79 Bright Mdw, Halfway, Sheffield S20 4SYView school
LEAP Driving School

LEAP Driving School

5(25)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

10+ years' experience teaching automatic driving lessons with pass rates consistently above the national average. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with most lesson time spent on the road rather than lengthy explanations. Intensive courses and motorway refresher lessons also available for learners looking to progress quickly.

AutomaticIntensive
186 Langsett Rd S, Oughtibridge, Sheffield S35 0HBView school
Miles Ahead Driving

Miles Ahead Driving

5(23)
From £40/hr

Calm, patient instruction focused on building confidence and safe driving habits. Lessons start at £40/hour with flexible 90-minute (£60) and 2-hour (£80) options to fit around your schedule.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
St Quentin Cl, Bradway, Sheffield S17 4PLView school
I-Drive Driving School

I-Drive Driving School

5(22)
From £42/hr10hrs for £395Save £25

Instructor with 7 years of HM Forces driving experience and an HGV Class 1 licence, maintaining a pass rate consistently above the national average. Lessons from £42/hour, or £395 for a 10-hour block, with free pickup from home, work or college and no pupil car-sharing. Pass Plus courses also available at £230 for 6 hours.

ManualIntensive
18 Hill View Rd, Brimington, Chesterfield S43 1JNView school

Syed Aal-e-imran

Muhammad Abubakar Anees

Ali Adnan

Muhammad Aftab

Maaz Ahmed

Suhur Ahmed

Female ADI

Hamad Ahmed

Maneem Ahmed

Suhur Ahmed

Female ADI

Mahmud Ahmed Mahmud

Fazia Akhtar

Female ADI

Nageena Akhtar Hamid

Female ADI

Mark Alan Greaves

David Alexander Perry

Cowan Alexander Quinn

Shakat Ali

Kessar Ali

Amjad Ali Amjad

Ahmed Ali Mohammed

Mohammed Ameen

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
£35–40
31
£40–45
21
£45–50
1

Based on prices from 53 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

The roads around Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham throw up steep climbs, tram lines in the city centre, fast dual carriageways on the edges, and residential streets where speed bumps slow everything down. South Yorkshire's 9 centres took 74,212 tests between 2025 and 2026, and Barnsley comes out top with a 58.5% pass rate, where women passed at 59.3% and automatic learners at 56.6%, with a short 5 week wait. Sheffield (Handsworth) is the hardest at 44.1%, dropping to 39.8% for automatic, though you'll wait only 6 weeks. Chesterfield also has a 5 week wait and a strong 56.2%, while Wakefield handled 11,653 tests but recorded just 45.4% with an 8 week wait. Sheffield (Middlewood Road) has the longest wait at 19 weeks and a 48.7% pass rate.

59%

Barnsley

7,737 tests taken · 5 week wait
Women59.3%
Men58.0%
Automatic56.6%
56%

Chesterfield

6,605 tests taken · 5 week wait
Women56.1%
Men56.3%
Automatic48.0%
55%

Worksop

5,975 tests taken · 11 week wait
Women53.1%
Men57.1%
Automatic47.9%
53%

Doncaster

7,334 tests taken · 17 week wait
Women52.8%
Men53.6%
Automatic49.1%
53%

Rotherham

9,134 tests taken · 10 week wait
Women54.7%
Men52.0%
Automatic48.8%
49%

Sheffield (Middlewood Road)

10,442 tests taken · 19 week wait
Women46.6%
Men50.6%
Automatic43.2%
47%

Pontefract

5,544 tests taken · 14 week wait
Women46.8%
Men47.1%
Automatic39.5%
45%

Wakefield

11,653 tests taken · 8 week wait
Women44.0%
Men46.6%
Automatic40.1%
44%

Sheffield (Handsworth)

9,788 tests taken · 6 week wait
Women40.9%
Men46.7%
Automatic39.8%

Areas in South Yorkshire