Driving Lessons in Sheffield
Sheffield's 38 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors offer competitive pricing from £33.33 to £46 per hour, averaging £37. Automatic driving lessons are available at 16 schools, and female driving instructors can be found at four schools and among seven independent driving instructors. The city has five nearby test centres with pass rates ranging from 44.1% at Sheffield Handsworth to 58.5% at Barnsley, all according to the latest DVSA figures.
- £37
- average price
- 38
- driving schools
- 39
- independent instructors
- 5
- test centres
Top driving schools in Sheffield by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
PPP Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Sheffield.
One Automatic Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Sheffield.
One Automatic Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Sheffield.
One Automatic Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Sheffield.
Driving lessons in Sheffield
38 driving schools and 39 independent instructors.
Don't mind who teaches you?
Fill in the form and we'll find an available instructor.
39 instructors across Sheffield · Free · Takes less than a minute
Showing 1–20 of 77 driving schools and independent instructors in Sheffield.
RSM Driving School
Automatic
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.
Step Automatic Driving School Sheffield
Automatic
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.
Gibson Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Will 2 Pass Driving School
Manual
£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.
Dalton Automatic
Manual and automatic
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.
Mann's School of Motoring
Manual
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.
Daves Intensives
Manual
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.
Littledale Driving Academy
Automatic
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.
Driving Arts Academy
Automatic
£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.
FOX Driver Training
Automatic
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.
Sapsford Driving School
Manual
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.
LEAP Driving School
Automatic
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.
Miles Ahead Driving
Manual and automatic
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.
Abdul's Driving School
Manual
Patient instructor Zeeshan specializes in building confidence from scratch, with multiple five-star reviews praising his calm teaching style and first-time pass results. Manual lessons from £35/hour, with flexible evening and weekend availability throughout Sheffield and Rotherham. Intensive courses also available for those short on time.
PPP Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor with 31 years' experience and over 70% first-time pass rate across 550+ exams. £35/hour or £335 for a 10-hour block, with motorway and advanced lessons at £37/hour. Petar picks you up from your chosen location and teaches in a modern VW Golf 8 R-line equipped with state-of-the-art safety features.
KOS Driving School
Manual and automatic
KOS Driving School brings 14 years of instruction experience to Sheffield, with a boutique approach focused on building confidence and instilling safe driving habits beyond just test preparation. Lessons in automatic or manual cost £35 per hour, with block booking deals available. Specialist mobility driving instruction is also offered for learners with disabilities or health conditions.
Exel The School For Drivers
Manual
Known for high pass rates and patient instruction with nervous and first-time drivers. £35 per lesson for 1 or 2-hour sessions, with free theory tuition and Pass Plus block bookings available. Door-to-door pickup from home or work, plus motorway tuition and advanced driver training.
Just Pass Driving School
Automatic
Automatic driving lessons from £35/hour with instructors drawing on experience since 1999. Test day car hire available, plus Pass Plus motorway and refresher courses for drivers looking to build confidence beyond the basics.
One Automatic Driving School
Manual and automatic
Automatic lesson specialists with instructors trained to rebuild confidence in learners switching from other schools. £38/hour for automatic lessons or £360 for a 10-hour block, with manual lessons also available at £36/hour. Instructors use visual teaching methods including whiteboards and diagrams, and multiple five-star reviews highlight their patience and professionalism.
Safe Lane Driving School
Manual and automatic
Sheffield-based school emphasising high first-time pass rates and a patient, friendly approach to learning. £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available for those working to tight deadlines. Mock tests, theory support, and Pass Plus courses also on offer to build confidence beyond the test.
Block booking
Best block deals in Sheffield
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.
How much do driving lessons cost in Sheffield?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 23 driving schools in Sheffield.
Intensive courses in Sheffield
Want to pass fast?
9 Sheffield schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Sheffield Test Centres and Pass Rates
The two Sheffield centres are the weakest of the five nearby. Handsworth has a pass rate of 44% and Middlewood Road 49%, both below the national figure of 50%, though Middlewood Road is only just under. Handsworth does have the shortest typical wait, about 1½ months, while Middlewood Road has the longest at about 4. Barnsley stands out with a pass rate of 59% and an automatic pass rate of 57%, and Chesterfield has a pass rate of 56%. If you can learn on their roads, either is worth considering. If not, sticking with the city roads you know still makes sense.
Barnsley
7,737 tests taken · typical wait 1½ monthsChesterfield
6,605 tests taken · typical wait 2 monthsRotherham
9,134 tests taken · typical wait 1½ monthsSheffield (Middlewood Road)
10,442 tests taken · typical wait 4 monthsSheffield (Handsworth)
9,788 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Barnsley | 58.5% | 59.1% | 56.6% | 7,737 | 1½ months |
| Chesterfield | 56.2% | 58.9% | 48.0% | 6,605 | 2 months |
| Rotherham | 53.1% | 54.9% | 48.8% | 9,134 | 1½ months |
| Sheffield (Middlewood Road) | 48.7% | 51.8% | 43.2% | 10,442 | 4 months |
| Sheffield (Handsworth) | 44.1% | 46.0% | 39.8% | 9,788 | 1½ months |