Driving Lessons in Lichfield
All 4 driving schools in Lichfield achieve perfect 5-star ratings, with 2 offering automatic driving lessons and intensive courses. One school provides female driving instructors for learners who prefer this option. The local Lichfield test centre maintains a 48.6% pass rate, while alternatives include Burton on Trent at 54.1% or Birmingham Shirley's stronger 58.1% success rate.
Lichfield's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Lichfield
4 schools
Excel Driving Academy
Retired police officer with 25 years of service bringing real-world road experience to every lesson. Helen combines professional instruction with modern teaching techniques tailored to your learning style, focusing on building both test-passing skills and lifelong safe driving confidence.Retired police officer with 25 years of service bringing real-world road experience to every lesson. Helen combines professional instruction with modern...
1st Call Automatics
Grade 6 instructor with 35 years of training expertise, specialising in automatic driving lessons with a consistently high pass rate. Flexible scheduling around your life with weekend and evening availability, plus bulk booking discounts and Pass Plus courses on offer.Grade 6 instructor with 35 years of training expertise, specialising in automatic driving lessons with a consistently high pass rate. Flexible scheduling around...
1st Choice Driving Academy
Run by Steve, an instructor with consistently strong testimonials including multiple first-time passes and learners overcoming previous driving anxiety. Competitive pricing on both manual and automatic lessons, with intensive courses available for those wanting to learn quickly.Run by Steve, an instructor with consistently strong testimonials including multiple first-time passes and learners overcoming previous driving anxiety....
Intensive Courses in Lichfield
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Lichfield Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 4 nearby test centres
36.4% at Wednesbury makes it one of the more challenging centres nationally, compared to Lichfield's more respectable 48.6% across these 2 locations with 16,825 total tests from 2024 to 2025. Wednesbury's tricky road layout includes several busy roundabouts and the difficult A449 junction, plus narrow residential streets that catch learners out on manoeuvres. Male learners scored 50.2% in Lichfield versus 39.7% in Wednesbury, while women achieved 46.8% and 33.1% respectively, and automatic pass rates were 44.1% in Lichfield but just 32.5% in Wednesbury.
Lichfield
8,490 tests takenBirmingham (Kingstanding)
17,909 tests takenWednesbury
8,335 tests takenFeatherstone
14,070 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield | 46.8% | 50.2% | 44.1% | 48.6% | 8,490 |
| Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 41.5% | 47.7% | 42.4% | 44.6% | 17,909 |
| Wednesbury | 33.1% | 39.7% | 32.5% | 36.4% | 8,335 |
| Featherstone | 33.8% | 34.3% | 33.9% | 34.1% | 14,070 |