Driving Lessons in Sheffield
As a major city, Sheffield offers extensive choice with 41 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors. Schools average 4.7 stars with competitive pricing from £35-46 per hour, and you'll find automatic driving lessons available through 17 schools. Female driving instructors are available through 5 schools, plus there are 7 independent female driving instructors. Local test centres show moderate pass rates, with Chesterfield leading at 54.5% while Sheffield centres range around 45-48%.
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Sheffield Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 5 nearby test centres
The five Sheffield centres processed 37,337 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Chesterfield leading at 54.5% and Handsworth trailing at 45.3%. Sheffield's challenging topography plays a major role here - the steep hills around Middlewood Road and complex roundabouts near Meadowhall can unnerve learners, while Chesterfield's more manageable terrain and quieter market town roads offer better conditions. Men achieve 51.8% compared to women at 51.2%, showing minimal gender difference. Automatic pass rates hover around 49.8% at Rotherham, reflecting how removing manual gear changes helps on Sheffield's demanding hill starts and busy dual carriageways like the A61 and A57.
Chesterfield
4,608 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 52.8% | 55.8% | 43.8% | 54.5% | 4,608 |
| 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 |