Driving Lessons in South Yorkshire
- £38
- average price
- 106
- driving schools
- 200
- independent instructors
- 9
- test centres
Top driving schools in South Yorkshire by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Effective Driving Lessons
Cheapest manual driving school in South Yorkshire.
MA Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in South Yorkshire.
MA Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in South Yorkshire.
MA Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in South Yorkshire.
Driving lessons in South Yorkshire
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Urgent Pass
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.
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.
Dronfield School of Motoring
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.
1st Driving School
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.
Arksey School of Motoring
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hallam Driving School
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.
Pass with Chris
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.
Handley Driving School
Roadcraft Intensive Courses Driving School
Syed Aal-e-imran
Muhammad Abubakar Anees
Ali Adnan
Muhammad Aftab
Maaz Ahmed
Suhur Ahmed
Hamad Ahmed
Maneem Ahmed
Suhur Ahmed
Mahmud Ahmed Mahmud
Fazia Akhtar
Nageena Akhtar Hamid
Mark Alan Greaves
David Alexander Perry
Cowan Alexander Quinn
Shakat Ali
Kessar Ali
Amjad Ali Amjad
Ahmed Ali Mohammed
Mohammed Ameen
Block booking
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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.
Based on prices from 53 driving schools in South Yorkshire.
Intensive courses in South Yorkshire
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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.
Barnsley
7,737 tests taken · 5 week waitChesterfield
6,605 tests taken · 5 week waitWorksop
5,975 tests taken · 11 week waitDoncaster
7,334 tests taken · 17 week waitRotherham
9,134 tests taken · 10 week waitSheffield (Middlewood Road)
10,442 tests taken · 19 week waitPontefract
5,544 tests taken · 14 week waitWakefield
11,653 tests taken · 8 week waitSheffield (Handsworth)
9,788 tests taken · 6 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 59.3% | 58.0% | 56.6% | 58.5% | 7,737 | 5 weeks |
| Chesterfield | 56.1% | 56.3% | 48.0% | 56.2% | 6,605 | 5 weeks |
| Worksop | 53.1% | 57.1% | 47.9% | 55.2% | 5,975 | 11 weeks |
| Doncaster | 52.8% | 53.6% | 49.1% | 53.2% | 7,334 | 17 weeks |
| Rotherham | 54.7% | 52.0% | 48.8% | 53.1% | 9,134 | 10 weeks |
| Sheffield (Middlewood Road) | 46.6% | 50.6% | 43.2% | 48.7% | 10,442 | 19 weeks |
| Pontefract | 46.8% | 47.1% | 39.5% | 46.9% | 5,544 | 14 weeks |
| Wakefield | 44.0% | 46.6% | 40.1% | 45.4% | 11,653 | 8 weeks |
| Sheffield (Handsworth) | 40.9% | 46.7% | 39.8% | 44.1% | 9,788 | 6 weeks |