Driving Lessons in Chesterfield
Chesterfield impresses with perfect 5-star ratings across 13 driving schools plus 40 independent driving instructors, offering lessons from £35-£42 per hour. Seven schools provide intensive courses, three offer automatic driving lessons, and one has female driving instructors alongside 4 independent female driving instructors. The local Chesterfield test centre performs well at 54.5%, notably better than Sheffield's centres which hover around 45-47%.
From £35/hr·Average £39/hr
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Driving Schools in Chesterfield
13 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...
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...
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...
Effective Driving Lessons
Operating since 2012 with a track record of first-time passes, including students with only 2-5 minors on test day. £35/hour or £165 for a 5-hour block and £330 for 10 hours, with instructor Levi Skeet consistently praised for patience and teaching quality across multiple five-star reviews.Operating since 2012 with a track record of first-time passes, including students with only 2-5 minors on test day. £35/hour or £165 for a 5-hour block and £330...
Grosvenor School of Motoring
Operating since 2004, this school focuses on building safe driving habits for life, not just test passes. £42/hour for standard lessons, though 1.5-hour sessions are recommended as better value. Experienced with nervous learners, beginners, and those retaking tests.Operating since 2004, this school focuses on building safe driving habits for life, not just test passes. £42/hour for standard lessons, though 1.5-hour...
Schofield Automatic School of Motoring
Specialising in automatic driving lessons, this school removes the complexity of clutch control and gear changes, letting you focus on reading the road and building confidence. Lessons are £42 per hour with flexible pay-per-lesson or block booking options, plus free theory preparation included.Specialising in automatic driving lessons, this school removes the complexity of clutch control and gear changes, letting you focus on reading the road and...
Harte School of Motoring
An instructor since 2003 offering competitive pricing with block booking discounts and an unbeatable introductory offer: your first hour free. Known for an excellent pass rate and a patient, friendly teaching style that works for nervous and confident learners alike, with lessons available 6 days a week to fit around your schedule.An instructor since 2003 offering competitive pricing with block booking discounts and an unbeatable introductory offer: your first hour free. Known for an...
I-Drive Driving School
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.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...
Plus Driving School
Known for working with nervous drivers, teens, and learners of different abilities and nationalities. Instructor Mehmet Erguz has 11 years' experience and focuses on building confidence through mastery of basic car control before progressing to complex skills, with a caring and personal approach that removes stress from learning. Over 1,000 students have graduated since 2007.Known for working with nervous drivers, teens, and learners of different abilities and nationalities. Instructor Mehmet Erguz has 11 years' experience and...
Inkersall Driving School
Friendly, reliable instructor offering flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours at £40 per hour, with discounts available for block bookings. Manual lessons only, so ideal if you're learning on a traditional car.Friendly, reliable instructor offering flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours at £40 per hour, with discounts available for block bookings. Manual lessons...
Handley Driving School
New Whittington Driving School
25 years in business with an exceptionally high pass rate built on professional tuition and a friendly, patient approach. £38/hour or £360 for 10 lessons, with 2-hour lessons at £76 and Pass Plus courses available. Short notice tests welcome with a 2-hour assessment.25 years in business with an exceptionally high pass rate built on professional tuition and a friendly, patient approach. £38/hour or £360 for 10 lessons, with...
SuperDriver
Grade A instructor offering competitive hourly rates from £37 (manual) and £39 (automatic), with a 10-hour block deal at £360/£380 for better value. Intensive courses available at £39-£45/hour for those needing to pass quickly, plus free access to Theory Test Pro for all customers and Pass Plus courses to build confidence on motorways and dual carriageways.Grade A instructor offering competitive hourly rates from £37 (manual) and £39 (automatic), with a 10-hour block deal at £360/£380 for better value. Intensive...
Block Booking Deals in Chesterfield
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Intensive Courses in Chesterfield
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Chesterfield Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 4 nearby test centres
The Sheffield centres dominate with their hillier terrain and tram systems, while Chesterfield offers more manageable suburban conditions in this 3-centre area. Chesterfield stands out with 54.5% against Sheffield Handsworth's 45.3% and Sheffield Middlewood Road's 47.5%. The 23,755 tests between 2024 and 2025 reflected these geographical challenges, with Sheffield's steep gradients and complex tram-junction interactions proving particularly demanding. Men outperformed women at all centres, achieving 55.8% at Chesterfield compared to women's 52.8%. Automatic rates stayed remarkably consistent across all centres, hovering around 43-45%.
Chesterfield
4,608 tests takenWorksop
6,022 tests takenAshfield
9,507 tests takenSheffield (Handsworth)
9,283 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 |
| Ashfield | 49.3% | 52.9% | 43.2% | 51.2% | 9,507 |
| Sheffield (Handsworth) | 44.0% | 46.2% | 43.1% | 45.3% | 9,283 |