Driving Lessons in Rugeley
Rugeley's 5 driving schools charge between £38 and £40 per hour and average a 4.2-star rating. Two schools offer automatic driving lessons, 2 offer female driving instructors, and 3 offer intensive courses. The nearest test centres show significant variation in difficulty, with Lichfield at a reasonable 53% pass rate while Featherstone sits much lower at 36.4%, so it's worth considering which centre you book.
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The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
REBAL Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Rugeley.
REBAL Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Rugeley.
REBAL Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Rugeley.
Carol's School of Motoring
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Rugeley.
Driving lessons in Rugeley
5 driving schools and 0 independent instructors.
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Carolyn Whitehouse Driving Instructor
Teaching since 2004, Carolyn offers flexible learning options from pay-as-you-go weekly lessons to structured intensive courses. Single hours cost £40 (weekdays 9am-6pm) or £50 (evenings/weekends), with block bookings of 10+ hours discounted to £37.50/hour; intensive courses range from £610 for 15 hours to £1,125 for 30 hours, all including the DVSA test fee.
REBAL Driving School
Known for turning nervous drivers into confident test-passers, this instructor uses progress-tracking apps and detailed learning booklets to keep you on course. Multiple five-star reviews highlight first-time passes and patient, flexible teaching. Lessons from £38/hour for both manual and automatic, with assessment lessons, theory test support, and night-time driving tuition also available.
Aarons Driving School
Independent instructor since 2015 with 43 years' driving experience and Grade B standards. Single instructor throughout your course means consistent teaching at your own pace, with no rushing between pupils. First 2-hour lesson £58 for beginners, then £38/hour; block deals from £185 for 5 hours up to £710 for 20 hours, plus test car use at £85.
Carol's School of Motoring
A qualified member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists with a higher than average pass rate. Student discounts and block booking reductions available, plus a free first lesson for brand new learners. Motorway lessons and Pass Plus courses also on offer for newly qualified drivers.
Block booking
Best block deals in Rugeley
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £50.
Intensive courses in Rugeley
Want to pass fast?
3 Rugeley schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Rugeley Test Centres and Pass Rates
The three centres around Rugeley saw 24,502 tests between 2025 and 2026, with Featherstone posting the area's lowest pass rate at 36.4%. Men there passed at 38.2%, women at 34.3%, and automatic learners at 35.3%, though the wait is a moderate 12 weeks. Lichfield had a much better 53% pass rate (men 54.4%, women 51.6%, automatic 46%) but you'll wait 20 weeks, while Stafford sits at 45.8% with an 18 week wait. The roads around Lichfield include approaches to the cathedral city with narrow historic streets, while Featherstone sits near industrial areas with challenging junctions.
Lichfield
5,944 tests taken · 20 week waitStafford
5,365 tests taken · 18 week waitFeatherstone
13,193 tests taken · 12 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield | 51.6% | 54.4% | 46.0% | 53.0% | 5,944 | 20 weeks |
| Stafford | 46.1% | 45.6% | 33.8% | 45.8% | 5,365 | 18 weeks |
| Featherstone | 34.3% | 38.2% | 35.3% | 36.4% | 13,193 | 12 weeks |