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
Driving Schools in Rotherham
27 schools
Driver School of Motoring
Independent school covering South Yorkshire with competitive pricing and flexible lesson formats. Hourly lessons available at 1.5 or 2-hour durations, plus 10-hour block bookings with £1/hour discount when paid in advance. Intensive courses range from 10 to 40 hours, with Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also on offer; referral scheme rewards you with free tuition for each friend you bring in.Independent school covering South Yorkshire with competitive pricing and flexible lesson formats. Hourly lessons available at 1.5 or 2-hour durations, plus...
New Standard Rotherham Driving School
Instructor Tony Wellings has been teaching since 1984 and holds the Institute of Advanced Motorists qualification, bringing advanced driving techniques to every lesson. He focuses on building confidence and safe driving habits through a coaching approach that goes beyond test preparation. Competitive rates available for beginner, intermediate, and refresher lessons, plus Pass Plus and motorway workshops.Instructor Tony Wellings has been teaching since 1984 and holds the Institute of Advanced Motorists qualification, bringing advanced driving techniques to every...
Roadcraft Intensive Courses Driving School
Col's Rotherham Driving School.
Block Booking Deals in Rotherham
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Intensive Courses in Rotherham
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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.
Worksop
6,022 tests takenBarnsley
7,765 tests takenRotherham
5,817 tests takenSheffield (Middlewood Road)
9,864 tests takenSheffield (Handsworth)
9,283 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sheffield (Middlewood Road) | 46.3% | 48.4% | 44.5% | 47.5% | 9,864 |
| Sheffield (Handsworth) | 44.0% | 46.2% | 43.1% | 45.3% | 9,283 |