Driving Lessons in Sheffield

Sheffield's 41 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors provide extensive choice across South Yorkshire, with schools averaging 4.7 stars and pricing from £35 to £46 per hour. Seventeen schools offer automatic driving lessons, five have female driving instructors available, and there are seven independent female driving instructors. Five test centres serve the area with varying pass rates: Barnsley leads at 58.5%, while Sheffield Handsworth sits at 44.1%, so local knowledge of specific test routes matters considerably.

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Driving lessons in Sheffield

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Laycock's School of Motoring

Laycock's School of Motoring

4.9(19)
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Diamond Advanced Instructor with IAM qualification and 40+ years' experience; pupils typically need only 40 hours to reach test standard compared to the DSA average of 45. Two-hour lessons at £37/hour produce better results than single hours, with block deals from £360 for 10 hours down to £33/hour for 40-hour packages. Prices frozen for three years with no hidden costs for office overheads or franchise markups.

ManualIntensive
40 Harwood Dr, Waterthorpe, Sheffield S20 7LDView school
Go For It Driving School

Go For It Driving School

4.7(70)
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

528 five-star reviews highlight instructors like Suhur Ahmed and Tanvir, praised for patience, clear explanations, and building confident drivers rather than just test-passers. Manual lessons from £37/hour (£36 for students) or £360 for 10-hour blocks; automatic from £39/hour with 10-hour blocks at £380. New learners get 3 free hours when purchasing the first 3.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
5 Vernon Dr, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2XYView school
Horizon School of Motoring

Horizon School of Motoring

4.5(15)
From £40/hr

Family-run school with over 40 years of combined instructor experience and an excellent driving test pass rate. Standard 90-minute lessons at £60, with a beginner's package at £100 for the first three hours. You'll use the same modern, air-conditioned car throughout your course and for your test, plus benefit from door-to-door pickup and no puppy-backing arrangements.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
Wesley Rd, High Green, Sheffield S35 4LDView school
Stephen Mosley's Driving School

Stephen Mosley's Driving School

4.5(6)
From £35/hr10hrs for £519.99

Intensive course specialist with 18 years' experience, built on referrals from satisfied students. £35/hour for standard lessons, or choose from structured packages like 10-hour (£519.99), 20-hour (£869.99), or 40-hour (£1,569.99) intensive courses, plus a Guaranteed Pass option with unlimited lessons and tests for £3,219.99. Lessons available Mondays, Fridays, and weekend mornings.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
8 Brook Cl, Aston, Sheffield S26 2GBView school
JDM Driving School

JDM Driving School

1(2)
From £40/hr10hrs for £375Save £25

Fair pricing at £40/hour with a 10-hour block deal at £375 (£37.50/hour), plus free access to theory test tutorials and mock exams. No hidden charges for fuel, insurance, or lesson overruns, and you can pay as you go before committing to a block booking. Pass Plus courses available at £240 for 6 hours.

ManualTest car available
54 Thorpe House Rd, Norton Lees, Sheffield S8 9NTView school
Elite Professional Driver Training

Elite Professional Driver Training

5(109)
Block bookings available

Over 35 years' experience with a proven track record: named Best Driving School in Sheffield for 2023 by DistinguishedTeaching.co.uk, ranking top out of 59 local schools. Specialises in nervous and anxious learners, students with learning difficulties, and those who struggle with verbal communication, using tailored lesson packages and YouTube clips to support understanding. Flexible courses available as individual lessons or block packages with 1-hour, 90-minute, or 2-hour options; intensive courses include free collection from Sheffield railway station for out-of-area students.

ManualIntensive
15 Pen Nook Glade, Deepcar, Sheffield S36 2UBView school
Loyal to the Limit Driving School

Loyal to the Limit Driving School

5(16)

Dave focuses on building lifelong safe driving habits, not just test-passing skills, in a patient and relaxed environment. 90-minute lessons at £60 or 60-minute lessons available, with all-five-star reviews praising his encouragement and ability to help learners gain confidence. Weekend lessons carry a 10% premium.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
49 Firth Park Cres, Sheffield S5 6HDView school
Blue Car School of Motoring

Blue Car School of Motoring

5(16)

One of Sheffield's most established driving schools with a high first-time pass rate. Patient, experienced instructors teach nervous learners and those rebuilding confidence in modern, air-conditioned cars. Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
14 Cavill Rd, Norton Lees, Sheffield S8 8RJView school
Ford Driving School

Ford Driving School

5(5)

Ian brings years of experience from both education and driving instruction, focusing on teaching students to become confident drivers, not just test passers. Pass rates significantly exceed the national average, with lessons tailored to each learner's individual style and pace. Operating since 2018 with a team of Advanced Driving Instructors using the latest teaching techniques.

Automatic
52 Glen View Rd, Greenhill, Sheffield S8 7SGView school
JSB Driving School

JSB Driving School

5(4)

Run by Janine Hancock, a patient instructor with 30 years of driving experience and 50+ successful test passes. Every review highlights her understanding, encouragement, and ability to build confidence, with students consistently praising her friendly approach and focus on individual needs. Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualFemale Instructors
Leedham Cl, Sheffield S5 6BYView school
Martin Woodward

Martin Woodward

5(3)

Sheffield's oldest independent driving school, established in 1973 with a single dedicated instructor providing consistent, reliable tuition throughout your learning journey. Motorway lessons and Pass Plus courses also available, plus refresher lessons for drivers returning to the road after time away.

Manual
28 Binsted Ave, Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield S5 8LHView school
Driveology

Driveology

5(2)
Block bookings available

Multiple first-time passes and consistently strong reviews highlight Ian's patient, thorough teaching approach, particularly effective with nervous and international learners. Block booking discounts make lessons affordable, with customers praising realistic pricing and his ability to rebuild confidence after setbacks. Pass Plus courses also available.

Manual
2 The Brambles, Ecclesfield, Sheffield S35 9UUView school
David Hamshaw Driving School

David Hamshaw Driving School

3.3(9)
Block bookings available

Advanced Driving Instructor affiliated with Bill Plant Driving School, National Driving School of the Year 2019. Lessons tailored to your pace in a Volkswagen tuition vehicle, with block booking discounts available for 6, 8, 10 or 20 hours. Motorway lessons, mock tests, and Pass Plus courses also offered.

Manual
The Common, Ecclesfield, Sheffield S35 9WLView school
Dronfield School of Motoring

Dronfield School of Motoring

3.3(3)

Instructor with years of experience teaching learners of all ages and abilities, focusing on building genuine confidence for independent driving rather than just test passing. Lessons are tailored to your needs, whether you're brand new, struggling with another instructor, or seeking a refresher, with dedicated support for theory test preparation.

Manual
39 Rushley Rd, Dore, Sheffield S17 3EHView school
Hallam Driving School

Hallam Driving School

Block bookings available

Established in 1998 with a strong reputation for first-class pass rates, this school combines structured training with patient, friendly instruction. Competitive hourly rates include block booking discounts, and Pass Plus courses are available alongside mock practical tests to build confidence before your test.

Manual
5 Button Hill, Sheffield S11 9HFView school
I Will Pass

I Will Pass

5(146)
Manual
89 Main Rd, Darnall, Sheffield S9 5HLView school
Mallorca Driving School

Mallorca Driving School

5(34)
Manual
Blonk St, Sheffield S3 8JYView school
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5(10)
Manual
Broad St, Sheffield S1 2BQView school
Automatic driving lesson's sheffield uk

Automatic driving lesson's sheffield uk

5(1)
Manual
City Rd, Sheffield S2 2SJView school
Marhaba Driving School - AUTOMATIC ONLY

Marhaba Driving School - AUTOMATIC ONLY

4.8(43)
Manual
10 Batworth Rd, Sheffield S5 8XYView school

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Saira Asim

Female ADI

Philip Bown

Alex Callery

Adrian Darwin

Abdoullah Faramarzi

Mohanad Haidarah

James Hashem

Labeed Hussain

Alan Jabar Shakh Mohammad

Wendy Julie Gregory

Female ADI

Raja Kamran Khalid

Michiele Kehase

Price snapshot

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.

Typical
£39
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£35–40
17
£40–45
7
£45–50
1

Based on prices from 25 driving schools in Sheffield.

Intensive courses in Sheffield

Want to pass fast?

12 Sheffield schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Sheffield Test Centres and Pass Rates

Barnsley recorded the highest pass rate across Sheffield's five centres at 58.5%, with women at 59.3% and men at 58%, and you'll only wait 5 weeks compared to 19 at Middlewood Road. Sheffield (Handsworth) also offers a 5 week wait but the pass rate is 44.1%, with women at 40.9% and men at 46.7%. The roads around Handsworth involve steep hills and tight residential streets typical of Sheffield's terrain, while Barnsley sits further out with more forgiving gradients. Rotherham came in at 53.1% and Chesterfield at 56.2%, both with reasonable waits of 10 and 5 weeks. Automatic drivers passed at 56.6% in Barnsley, the strongest automatic pass rate across all five centres, compared to 39.8% at Handsworth. Total tests across the area reached 43,706 between 2025 and 2026.

59%

Barnsley

7,737 tests taken · 5 week wait
Women59.3%
Men58.0%
Automatic56.6%
56%

Chesterfield

6,605 tests taken · 5 week wait
Women56.1%
Men56.3%
Automatic48.0%
53%

Rotherham

9,134 tests taken · 10 week wait
Women54.7%
Men52.0%
Automatic48.8%
49%

Sheffield (Middlewood Road)

10,442 tests taken · 19 week wait
Women46.6%
Men50.6%
Automatic43.2%
44%

Sheffield (Handsworth)

9,788 tests taken · 6 week wait
Women40.9%
Men46.7%
Automatic39.8%

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