Driving Lessons in Rotherham

Rotherham offers 27 driving schools and a particularly strong selection of 80 independent driving instructors, including 19 independent female driving instructors. Schools maintain an excellent 4.9-star average rating, with lessons priced from £35 to £40 per hour. Six schools offer female driving instructors, while 14 provide automatic driving lessons and 12 offer intensive courses. The Rotherham test centre has a 51.3% pass rate, higher than Sheffield's two centres but slightly below nearby Barnsley (52.2%) and Worksop (53.3%).

From £35/hr·Average £37/hr

Rotherham's Top Picks

Best Value
Top Rated
Female Instructors

MA Driving School

The cheapest, highest-rated manual driving school in Rotherham, and the top-rated with female instructors.

4.9(1243 reviews)
£35/hr
Best Automatic

MA Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Rotherham.

4.9(1243 reviews)
£35/hr

Driving Schools in Rotherham

27 schools

DS Driving School

DS Driving School

From £35/hr·6hrs for £260
5.0(136)

Hundreds of first-time passes backed by strong customer testimonials praising instructor patience and real-world preparation. Manual lessons from £35/hour, with...

ManualAutomatic
91 Broom Cl, Bolton upon Dearne, Rotherham S63 8BU
No Gears No Fears Automatic Driver Training

No Gears No Fears Automatic Driver Training

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(59)

£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...

AutomaticIntensive
40 Shelley Dr, Herringthorpe, Rotherham S65 2ND
RISE Driving School

RISE Driving School

From £35/hr
5.0(29)

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...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
Gerard Rd, Rotherham S60 2PR
Alistair Stuart Driver Training

Alistair Stuart Driver Training

From £40/hr
5.0(8)

Specialist in teaching learners with neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and anxiety, with advanced training in disability awareness and...

Automatic
Thornbank, 38 Moorgate Rd, Rotherham S60 2AG
Foster's Driving School

Foster's Driving School

From £38/hr
5.0(2)

Patient instructor known for putting nervous learners at ease with a calm teaching style. £38/hour or £76 for a 2-hour lesson, plus Pass Plus courses available...

Manual
12 Mallory Ave, Rawmarsh, Rotherham S62 7EU
MA Driving School

MA Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £350
4.9(1243)

Established for 15+ years with 700+ passed students and a 98% satisfaction rate. £35/hour for standard lessons or £350 for a 10-hour block, with female...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Woodfoot Rd, Rotherham S60 3DZ
SM School of Motoring

SM School of Motoring

From £35/hr·Block bookings available
4.9(224)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Stafford Dr, Rotherham S60 3DQ
Pro Drive Academy

Pro Drive Academy

From £37/hr·10hrs for £570
4.9(166)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
52 St John's Rd, Rotherham S65 1LX
Pelican Driving School

Pelican Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
4.9(48)

£40 per hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with the same instructor throughout your entire course. Family-run since 1982 with experienced male and female...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Cortworth Farm 40, Nether Haugh S62 7RZ
LPass'o Driving School

LPass'o Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £360Save 3%
4.7(13)

£37/hour for manual or £38/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour block deals at £360 (manual) or £370 (automatic). Established in 1999 with 8 instructors...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
21 Carr View Rd, Rotherham S61 2BJ
Strive 2 Drive Academy

Strive 2 Drive Academy

5.0(165)·90% pass rate

Over 90% pass rate with instructors drawing on careers in law enforcement and a genuine passion for road safety. Each lesson is individually planned to build...

ManualAutomatic
Shawsfield Rd, Rotherham S60 2RS
Goldstar Driving Academy

Goldstar Driving Academy

5.0(125)

Operating since 2010 with over 1,000 students passed and 45,000+ lessons delivered, Goldstar has built a track record of consistent results. A diverse team of...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Broom Ave, Rotherham S60 3NG
YMH Driving School

YMH Driving School

10hrs for £340
5.0(113)

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,...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
58 Far Ln, East Dene, Rotherham S65 2RU
Mike Hinton Driving School

Mike Hinton Driving School

5.0(37)

Known for working with nervous drivers and neuro-divergent learners including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. Mike's teaching approach focuses...

Manual
15 Elton Ln, Dalton, Rotherham S66 3RU
Steer Smart Academy

Steer Smart Academy

5.0(30)

Perfect 5.0 rating across 9 reviews, with students consistently praising Hassan's patient teaching and ability to deliver first-time passes even under tight...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
20 Rosebery St, Rotherham S61 1DX
Automatic Driving Instructor Rotherham

Automatic Driving Instructor Rotherham

5.0(28)·98% pass rate

98% student satisfaction rate with 700+ passes over 15+ years in business. Flexible scheduling seven days a week, plus Pass Plus courses available alongside...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
463b Badsley Moor Ln, Herringthorpe, Rotherham S65 2QS
Pass First Driving School

Pass First Driving School

5.0(16)

Patient instructors focused on building real confidence through structured, practical lessons rather than just test knowledge. Intensive courses available for...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Ledsham Rd, Rotherham S60 3PL
Edds Driving School

Edds Driving School

5.0(10)

Teaching since 2007 with a reputation for being calm, patient, and down-to-earth, particularly good with nervous learners. Students praise the in-depth approach...

Manual
Hollings Villas, 31 Brockhurst Way, Thrybergh, Rotherham S65 4FD
Ashley Knight Driving School

Ashley Knight Driving School

4.9(90)

Multiple first-time pass reviews highlight Ashley's patient, calming teaching style and ability to build confidence in nervous learners. Semi-intensive courses,...

ManualIntensiveTest car available
4 Hartley Cl, Kilnhurst, Swinton, Mexborough S64 5US
1st Driving School

1st Driving School

3.0(1)

Instructors trained specifically to support learners with test day nerves and anxiety, creating a calm approach to your practical exam. Free online theory test...

Manual
145 Whitehill Rd, Brinsworth, Rotherham S60 5JQ

Block Booking Deals in Rotherham

9 schools offer block deals - book in bulk and save.

Best deal - save 5%

No Gears No Fears Automatic Driver Training

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

Save 3%

LPass'o Driving School

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Save 3%

Pelican Driving School

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

YMH Driving School

10hrs for £340

£34.00/hr

MA Driving School

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

DS Driving School

6hrs for £260

£43.33/hr

Intensive Courses in Rotherham

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£35/hr
12 schools4.9best rated

Rotherham Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 5 nearby test centres

Barnsley offers your best chance in the Rotherham area with a 52.2% pass rate, while Doncaster proves most challenging at 42%. The five centres saw 40,594 tests between 2024 and 2025, covering everything from Sheffield's steep hills and tram lines to Rotherham's industrial roundabouts and Barnsley's town centre traffic systems. Automatic learners averaged 45% success across the centres, with men typically achieving 1-2 percentage points higher than women. The varied terrain means choosing your centre carefully could make a real difference to your chances.

53%

Worksop

6,022 tests taken
Women52.9%
Men53.5%
Automatic47.5%
52%

Barnsley

7,765 tests taken
Women51.1%
Men53.1%
Automatic49.1%
51%

Rotherham

5,817 tests taken
Women51.2%
Men51.5%
Automatic49.8%
48%

Sheffield (Middlewood Road)

9,864 tests taken
Women46.3%
Men48.4%
Automatic44.5%
45%

Sheffield (Handsworth)

9,283 tests taken
Women44.0%
Men46.2%
Automatic43.1%

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