Driving Lessons in South Yorkshire
From £35/hr·Average £38/hr
South Yorkshire's Top Picks
Driving Schools in South Yorkshire
107 schools
RISE Driving School
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 days a week, this school emphasises calm, structured tuition with free support continuing after you pass.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...
Grosvenor School of Motoring
Operating since 2004, this school focuses on building safe driving habits for life, not just test passes. £42/hour for standard lessons, though 1.5-hour sessions are recommended as better value. Experienced with nervous learners, beginners, and those retaking tests.Operating since 2004, this school focuses on building safe driving habits for life, not just test passes. £42/hour for standard lessons, though 1.5-hour...
Abdul's Driving School
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.Patient instructor Zeeshan specializes in building confidence from scratch, with multiple five-star reviews praising his calm teaching style and first-time pass...
Schofield Automatic School of Motoring
Specialising in automatic driving lessons, this school removes the complexity of clutch control and gear changes, letting you focus on reading the road and building confidence. Lessons are £42 per hour with flexible pay-per-lesson or block booking options, plus free theory preparation included.Specialising in automatic driving lessons, this school removes the complexity of clutch control and gear changes, letting you focus on reading the road and...
Exel The School For Drivers
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.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...
David Hamshaw Driving School
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.Advanced Driving Instructor affiliated with Bill Plant Driving School, National Driving School of the Year 2019. Lessons tailored to your pace in a Volkswagen...
Harte School of Motoring
An instructor since 2003 offering competitive pricing with block booking discounts and an unbeatable introductory offer: your first hour free. Known for an excellent pass rate and a patient, friendly teaching style that works for nervous and confident learners alike, with lessons available 6 days a week to fit around your schedule.An instructor since 2003 offering competitive pricing with block booking discounts and an unbeatable introductory offer: your first hour free. Known for an...
Goldstar Driving Academy
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 male and female instructors offers flexible scheduling seven days a week, with both manual and automatic vehicles available, plus Pass Plus courses for those wanting to develop beyond test standard.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...
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...
No Gears No Fears Automatic Driver Training
£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 exclusively in automatic driving lessons and has particular experience with learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, and disability. One student passed first time in just 21 lessons after nervous beginnings, praising the instructor's thorough preparation and reliability.£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...
Pelican Driving School
£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 instructors across manual and automatic cars, offering motorway tuition as part of your training and a high first-time pass rate that reduces the total lessons needed.£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...
PPP Driving School
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.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...
Martin Woodward
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.Sheffield's oldest independent driving school, established in 1973 with a single dedicated instructor providing consistent, reliable tuition throughout your...
Strive 2 Drive Academy
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 confidence and maximise learning, using advanced driver education techniques and a modern fleet of cars. No hidden charges, and lesson packages are tailored to fit individual learner needs.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...
DH Driving School
Five years' experience with 100+ successful students and consistently positive reviews praising patient, clear instruction. Pay-as-you-go 90-minute lessons at £60, or save with block deals ranging from 10 hours (£380) to 30 hours (£1,230). Flexible booking with no long-term commitment, plus intensive courses available for those with test dates coming up.Five years' experience with 100+ successful students and consistently positive reviews praising patient, clear instruction. Pay-as-you-go 90-minute lessons at...
Woodland Driving School
A-rated instructor with consistently high first-time pass rates and a calm, patient teaching style that puts nervous learners at ease. Lessons start at £42/hour with 1.5-hour sessions at £62 (recommended) or 2-hour sessions at £83, with prices guaranteed not to change for 12 months. You'll drive on your first lesson in a new Ford Fiesta, and Pass Plus courses are available after you pass your test.A-rated instructor with consistently high first-time pass rates and a calm, patient teaching style that puts nervous learners at ease. Lessons start at £42/hour...
AWARD Driving School
Loyal to the Limit Driving School
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.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...
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South Yorkshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 9 nearby test centres
77,827 tests were processed across South Yorkshire's 10 centres from 2024 to 2025, with Chesterfield leading at 54.5% due to its market town roads and manageable Peak District approaches. Featherstone struggles at just 34.1%, hampered by former mining area roads, busy M62 connections, and challenging industrial estates around the Five Towns area. Women achieved pass rates from 33.8% to 52.8%, while men ranged from 34.3% to 55.8%. Automatic pass rates varied from 33.9% at Featherstone to 49.8% at Rotherham, reflecting how South Yorkshire's mix of post-industrial urban areas and rural market towns creates vastly different learning experiences.
Chesterfield
4,608 tests takenWorksop
6,022 tests takenBarnsley
7,765 tests takenRotherham
5,817 tests takenPontefract
4,883 tests takenSheffield (Middlewood Road)
9,864 tests takenWakefield
7,650 tests takenSheffield (Handsworth)
9,283 tests takenDoncaster
7,865 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 52.8% | 55.8% | 43.8% | 54.5% | 4,608 |
| 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 |
| Pontefract | 45.2% | 50.7% | 38.4% | 47.8% | 4,883 |
| Sheffield (Middlewood Road) | 46.3% | 48.4% | 44.5% | 47.5% | 9,864 |
| Wakefield | 44.3% | 49.1% | 40.2% | 46.7% | 7,650 |
| Sheffield (Handsworth) | 44.0% | 46.2% | 43.1% | 45.3% | 9,283 |
| Doncaster | 41.1% | 42.8% | 39.3% | 42.0% | 7,865 |