Driving Lessons in South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire's driving lesson directory spans 107 driving schools and 197 independent driving instructors across the region, giving learners throughout Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster and surrounding areas a comprehensive choice. Pricing averages £38 per hour across schools that publish rates, and automatic driving lessons are available at 43 schools. Female driving instructors are offered by 16 schools, and there are 44 independent female driving instructors working across the region, while test centre pass rates vary considerably from Barnsley's 58.5% down to Sheffield Handsworth's 44.1%.

£38
average price
107
driving schools
197
independent instructors
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Driving lessons in South Yorkshire

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Doncaster Driving School

Doncaster Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(69)
Block bookings available

Five-instructor team offering nervous driver lessons, refresher courses, and intensive driving programmes designed to help you pass in a week. Block booking discounts and competitive pricing available, with modern vehicles and flexible scheduling including weekends and evenings to fit your lifestyle.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
99 Hatfield Ln, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 3HAView school
Mark Hides Doncaster Driving School

Mark Hides Doncaster Driving School

Manual

4.9(56)

Established instructor with a strong first-time pass rate and multiple testimonials from learners who passed on their first attempt, including one student who needed just 10 hours of tuition. Patient teaching style particularly suited to nervous drivers and beginners, with lessons delivered in a Nissan Micra equipped with dual controls. Pricing and intensive course details available on request.

Intensive
217 Amersall Rd, Doncaster DN5 9PNView school
Urgent Pass

Urgent Pass

Manual

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.

Intensive
20 St Marks Rd, Chesterfield S40 1DHView school
David Hamshaw Driving School

David Hamshaw Driving School

Manual

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.

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

Dronfield School of Motoring

Manual

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.

39 Rushley Rd, Dore, Sheffield S17 3EHView school
1st Driving School

1st Driving School

Manual

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.

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

Arksey School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Harte School of Motoring

Manual

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.

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

Driver School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Adele Burton Driver Training

Manual

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.

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

New Standard Rotherham Driving School

Manual

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.

4 Hesley Grange, Scholes, Rotherham S61 2QYView school
Hallam Driving School

Hallam Driving School

Manual

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.

5 Button Hill, Sheffield S11 9HFView school
Pass with Chris

Pass with Chris

Manual

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.

Intensive
Darton St, Barnsley S70 3PNView school

Mohammed Bashir

Manual

Dene Clark-flannigan

Manual

Shakeela Noreen

Manual and automatic

Female ADI
I Will Pass

I Will Pass

Manual

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

Handley Driving School

Manual

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

Roadcraft Intensive Courses Driving School

Manual

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

Mallorca Driving School

Manual

5(34)
Blonk St, Sheffield S3 8JYView school
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
£30–35
2
£35–40
32
£40–45
21
£45–50
3

Based on prices from 58 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

Barnsley stands out in and around South Yorkshire, with a pass rate of 59% and the best automatic pass rate nearby at 57%, both well above the national figures of 50% and 45%. Chesterfield, at 56%, and Worksop, at 55%, also do well. Sheffield Handsworth has the lowest pass rate at 44%, but it also has the shortest wait, about 1½ months. Wakefield is at 45%, and Sheffield Middlewood Road at 49% is close to average. Doncaster has the longest wait, about 5 months.

59%

Barnsley

7,737 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate59.1%
Automatic pass rate56.6%
56%

Chesterfield

6,605 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate58.9%
Automatic pass rate48.0%
55%

Worksop

5,975 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate57.0%
Automatic pass rate47.9%
53%

Doncaster

7,334 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate54.5%
Automatic pass rate49.1%
53%

Rotherham

9,134 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate54.9%
Automatic pass rate48.8%
49%

Sheffield (Middlewood Road)

10,442 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate51.8%
Automatic pass rate43.2%
45%

Wakefield

11,653 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate47.5%
Automatic pass rate40.1%
44%

Sheffield (Handsworth)

9,788 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate46.0%
Automatic pass rate39.8%

Areas in South Yorkshire