Driving Lessons in South Yorkshire

£38
average price
106
driving schools
200
independent instructors
9
test centres

Driving lessons in South Yorkshire

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Urgent Pass

Urgent Pass

4.6(21)

Instructor Jake specialises in intensive courses ranging from 5 to 20 hours, with multiple students passing first time after short training periods. Reviews consistently highlight his calm, supportive approach and ability to build confidence quickly, even with learners who've had licence issues or limited preparation time. Flexible scheduling allows courses to fit around your availability over 1-2 weeks or longer depending on your needs.

ManualIntensive
20 St Marks Rd, Chesterfield S40 1DHView 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
1st Driving School

1st Driving School

3(1)

Instructors trained specifically to support learners with test day nerves and anxiety, creating a calm approach to your practical exam. Free online theory test resources are included, with one-to-one theory help available on request. Flexible weekly lessons tailored to your pace.

Manual
145 Whitehill Rd, Brinsworth, Rotherham S60 5JQView school
Arksey School of Motoring

Arksey School of Motoring

Block bookings available

Family-run school established over 45 years ago with a focus on competitive pricing and special introductory deals for beginners and part-trained drivers. Hourly lessons and block bookings available at rates described as among the best in the area, with all instructors DBS-checked for safety and peace of mind.

ManualAutomatic
8 Kingwell Rd, Worsbrough Bridge, Worsbrough, Barnsley S70 4AGView school
Harte School of Motoring

Harte School of Motoring

Block bookings available

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
12 Orchid Wy, Wingerworth, Chesterfield S42 6JPView school
Driver School of Motoring

Driver School of Motoring

Block bookings available

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Warreners Dr, Thrybergh, Rotherham S65 4DBView school
Adele Burton Driver Training

Adele Burton Driver Training

Patient instructor with BTEC Level 4 coaching qualification and 20+ years' experience, offering practical and theory tuition plus motorway and eco-driving lessons. Every pupil gets access to a branded driver training app with lesson tracking, progress charts, theory resources, and electronic handouts to consolidate learning between lessons.

ManualFemale Instructors
1 Keswick Walk, Barnsley S71 5DUView school
New Standard Rotherham Driving School

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.

Manual
4 Hesley Grange, Scholes, Rotherham S61 2QYView 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
Pass with Chris

Pass with Chris

95% pass rate
Block bookings available

An instructor with extensive HGV and car driving experience, delivering a calm, friendly approach tailored to each student rather than following a set plan. Boasts a 95% pass rate, with block booking discounts available and intensive courses on request. Blue Light and Defence Discount Service Card holders receive 10% off intensive courses.

ManualIntensive
Darton St, Barnsley S70 3PNView school
I Will Pass

I Will Pass

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

Handley Driving School

5(66)
Manual
365 Sheffield Rd, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield S41 8LLView school
Roadcraft Intensive Courses Driving School

Roadcraft Intensive Courses Driving School

5(58)
Manual
36 Flanderwell Ave, Bramley, Rotherham S66 2QNView school
Mallorca Driving School

Mallorca Driving School

5(34)
Manual
Blonk St, Sheffield S3 8JYView school
Red 2 Green Driver Training

Red 2 Green Driver Training

5(30)
Manual
23A Lister Ave, Rawmarsh, Rotherham S62 7HYView school
Delta Driving School

Delta Driving School

5(29)
Manual
45 Alderson Dr, Doncaster DN2 6BZView school
LCR Driving School

LCR Driving School

5(15)
Manual
390 Herringthorpe Valley Rd, Rotherham S60 4LAView school
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5(10)
Manual
Broad St, Sheffield S1 2BQView school
South Yorkshire auto driving school

South Yorkshire auto driving school

5(9)
Manual
Hoyland Rd, Hoyland, Barnsley S74 0HXView school

Syed Aal-e-imran

Muhammad Abubakar Anees

Ali Adnan

Muhammad Aftab

Maaz Ahmed

Suhur Ahmed

Female ADI

Hamad Ahmed

Maneem Ahmed

Suhur Ahmed

Female ADI

Mahmud Ahmed Mahmud

Fazia Akhtar

Female ADI

Nageena Akhtar Hamid

Female ADI

Mark Alan Greaves

David Alexander Perry

Cowan Alexander Quinn

Shakat Ali

Kessar Ali

Amjad Ali Amjad

Ahmed Ali Mohammed

Mohammed Ameen

Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in South Yorkshire?

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
31
£40–45
21
£45–50
1

Based on prices from 53 driving schools in South Yorkshire.

Intensive courses in South Yorkshire

Want to pass fast?

41 South Yorkshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

South Yorkshire Test Centres and Pass Rates

The roads around Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham throw up steep climbs, tram lines in the city centre, fast dual carriageways on the edges, and residential streets where speed bumps slow everything down. South Yorkshire's 9 centres took 74,212 tests between 2025 and 2026, and Barnsley comes out top with a 58.5% pass rate, where women passed at 59.3% and automatic learners at 56.6%, with a short 5 week wait. Sheffield (Handsworth) is the hardest at 44.1%, dropping to 39.8% for automatic, though you'll wait only 6 weeks. Chesterfield also has a 5 week wait and a strong 56.2%, while Wakefield handled 11,653 tests but recorded just 45.4% with an 8 week wait. Sheffield (Middlewood Road) has the longest wait at 19 weeks and a 48.7% pass rate.

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%
55%

Worksop

5,975 tests taken · 11 week wait
Women53.1%
Men57.1%
Automatic47.9%
53%

Doncaster

7,334 tests taken · 17 week wait
Women52.8%
Men53.6%
Automatic49.1%
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%
47%

Pontefract

5,544 tests taken · 14 week wait
Women46.8%
Men47.1%
Automatic39.5%
45%

Wakefield

11,653 tests taken · 8 week wait
Women44.0%
Men46.6%
Automatic40.1%
44%

Sheffield (Handsworth)

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

Areas in South Yorkshire