Driving Lessons in Chesterfield
Chesterfield's 13 driving schools achieve a perfect 5-star rating and charge between £35 and £42 per hour, averaging £39. There are also 40 independent driving instructors, including 4 independent female driving instructors. The local test centre shows an encouraging 56.2% pass rate, with nearby Ashfield at 57.3% and Worksop at 55.2%.
- £39
- average price
- 13
- driving schools
- 40
- independent instructors
- 4
- test centres
Top driving schools in Chesterfield by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Effective Driving Lessons
Cheapest manual driving school in Chesterfield.
Handley Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Chesterfield.
Schofield Automatic School of Motoring
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Chesterfield.
Red and Black Driving Academy
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Chesterfield.
Driving lessons in Chesterfield
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I-Drive Driving School
Manual
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.
Effective Driving Lessons
Manual
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.
Andy's Driving School
Manual
£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.
Schofield Automatic School of Motoring
Automatic
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.
Grosvenor School of Motoring
Manual
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.
Inkersall Driving School
Manual
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.
New Whittington Driving School
Manual
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.
SuperDriver
Manual and automatic
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.
Red and Black Driving Academy
Manual
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.
Plus Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Urgent Pass
Manual
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.
Harte School of Motoring
Manual
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.
Handley Driving School
Manual
Daniel Adam Booker
Paul Andrew Wright
Michael Barnett
Joshua Bates
Andrew Bowen
James Brett Shaw
Ian Charles Jarrald
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How much do driving lessons cost in Chesterfield?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 8 driving schools in Chesterfield.
Intensive courses in Chesterfield
Want to pass fast?
7 Chesterfield schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Chesterfield Test Centres and Pass Rates
Ashfield is the strongest centre near Chesterfield, with a pass rate of 57% against the 50% average across Great Britain, and the best automatic pass rate nearby at 50%. It also has the longest typical wait, about 3½ months. Sheffield Handsworth is the opposite case: a pass rate of 44%, below average, but the shortest wait at about 1½ months. Which matters more depends on where you've been learning, and if you've been learning on Ashfield's roads, its wait is worth putting up with.
Ashfield
8,144 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsChesterfield
6,605 tests taken · typical wait 2 monthsWorksop
5,975 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsSheffield (Handsworth)
9,788 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Ashfield | 57.3% | 59.8% | 49.6% | 8,144 | 3½ months |
| Chesterfield | 56.2% | 58.9% | 48.0% | 6,605 | 2 months |
| Worksop | 55.2% | 57.0% | 47.9% | 5,975 | 3 months |
| Sheffield (Handsworth) | 44.1% | 46.0% | 39.8% | 9,788 | 1½ months |