Driving Lessons in Stafford

Stafford's 9 driving schools command higher prices at £40-50 per hour average £43, but deliver quality with an excellent 4.8-star rating. The area also features 40 independent driving instructors, including 5 female driving instructors, while 5 schools offer automatic driving lessons. Test centre selection matters significantly here, as Wolverhampton has just a 33.4% pass rate compared to Lichfield's 48.6% and Stafford's 46.1%.

From £40/hr·Average £43/hr

Stafford's Top Picks

Best Value

Level Road Driver Training

Cheapest manual driving school in Stafford.

5.0(6 reviews)
£40/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

KSL Driving School

The highest-rated manual driving school in Stafford, and the top-rated with female instructors.

4.9(148 reviews)
Best Automatic

KSL Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Stafford.

4.9(148 reviews)

Driving Schools in Stafford

9 schools

Pathfinder Under 17 Driving

Pathfinder Under 17 Driving

5.0(48)
Manual
Driving Centre, Clanford Rd, Stafford ST18 9QE
Haywood School of Motoring

Haywood School of Motoring

5.0(4)

Qualified since 1997 with nearly 30 years' experience and strong local knowledge of the area. Robert provides structured lessons designed to build confidence...

Manual
20 Haywood Heights, Little Haywood, Stafford ST18 0UR
IN2GEAR Stafford

IN2GEAR Stafford

From £42/hr·10hrs for £415Save 1%
4.8(94)

IN2GEAR offers competitive pricing with beginner packages starting at £199 for 5 hours or £399 for 10 hours, plus block deals up to 40 hours with per-lesson...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
47 Doxey Fields, Stafford ST16 1HL
Level Road Driver Training

Level Road Driver Training

From £40/hr·Block bookings available
5.0(6)

Established in 2012 with consistently high first-time pass rates and strong Google reviews praising instructor patience and teaching technique. Lessons from...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
10 Lincoln Mdw, Stafford ST17 9QB
KSL Driving School

KSL Driving School

4.9(148)

Family-run school with instructors regularly assessed by senior DVSA examiners, offering Pass Plus courses subsidised by the local council. Friendly, relaxed...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
4 Clematis Close, Great Bridgeford, Gnosall, Stafford ST18 9QF
Griffin Driving School

Griffin Driving School

5.0

Patient and relaxed instructor who focuses on building confidence and safe driving skills for life. Student reviews highlight first-time passes and thorough...

Manual
4 Chestnut Grove, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5LX
Automatic express

Automatic express

5.0(22)

Automatic Express specialises in automatic driving lessons for learners seeking a smoother introduction to the road. The school offers flexible scheduling with...

AutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Grey Friars Way, Stafford ST16 2RF
WS Driving School

WS Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
4.6(9)

Specialises in nervous and older learners with a calm, shouting-free approach; motorway training and refresher courses also available. £40/hour or £60 for 1.5...

Manual
Manston Hill, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5JZ
One 2 Pass Driving School

One 2 Pass Driving School

From £50/hr·Block bookings available
4.2(10)

Known for working with nervous learners of all ages and experience levels, with instructors trained to teach patiently and explain concepts clearly. £50/hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
22 Wycherwood Gardens, Stafford ST17 4RJ

Block Booking Deals in Stafford

4 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 3%

WS Driving School

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Save 1%

IN2GEAR Stafford

10hrs for £415

£41.50/hr

Intensive Courses in Stafford

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£42/hr
3 schools4.8best rated

Stafford Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres

Stafford's single centre processed 3,783 tests from 2024 to 2025 with a 46.1% pass rate, slightly below the national average. The county town's mix of historic narrow streets around the castle area and busy A-road connections to the M6 creates moderate challenges for learners. Women achieved 46% while men managed 46.2%, showing remarkably even performance. Automatic drivers scored 39%, suggesting the town's hills around the railway station and frequent gear changes needed for the ring road system favor manual transmission learners who can better control their speed and positioning.

46%

Stafford

3,783 tests taken
Women46.0%
Men46.2%
Automatic39.0%
34%

Featherstone

14,070 tests taken
Women33.8%
Men34.3%
Automatic33.9%

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