Driving Lessons in Stoke On Trent

Stoke-on-Trent's 19 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors serve an area where test centres present a genuine challenge. The Cobridge centre recorded just a 38.8% pass rate in 2024-25, Newcastle-Under-Lyme achieved 40.7%, and even Crewe reached only 44.4%. Schools charge £37 to £45 per hour, averaging £41, and maintain an excellent 4.9-star average rating. Automatic driving lessons are available at 9 schools, with 3 offering female driving instructors, and there are 6 independent female driving instructors.

From £37/hr·Average £41/hr

Stoke On Trent's Top Picks

Best Value

Scorpio School of Motoring

Cheapest manual driving school in Stoke On Trent.

£37/hr
Top Rated

Gareth's Driving School

Highest-rated manual driving school in Stoke On Trent.

5.0(64 reviews)
£40/hr
Best Automatic

Gareth's Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Stoke On Trent.

5.0(64 reviews)
£40/hr
Female Instructors

AIM Driving Schools

Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Stoke On Trent.

5.0(18 reviews)
£40/hr

Driving Schools in Stoke On Trent

19 schools

Gareth's Driving School

Gareth's Driving School

From £40/hr
5.0(64)

Two dedicated instructors covering separate areas, with manual lessons from £40/hour and automatic from £42/hour. Flexible lesson lengths of 1, 1.5, or 2 hours...

ManualAutomatic
8 Lorraine St, Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4QG
Stoke Driving School

Stoke Driving School

4.8(34)

UK's first electric driving school, founded by Paul Tomlin who pioneered EV instruction. Local, experienced instructors know the test routes inside out, not...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
22 Waterdale Grove, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5TX
Malc's Driving School

Malc's Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0(1)

Instructor since 2001 with a patient, reliable approach and door-to-door pickup from home, college, or work. Block booking discounts available for 10+ lessons,...

Manual
9 Geoffrey Grove, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 6EY
Brennans Driving Ltd

Brennans Driving Ltd

5.0(36)

Fleet includes a Mercedes AMG A35 and Audi A3 S Line, both fitted with dual controls and regularly serviced for a comfortable, safe learning environment. Every...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6QQ
Thompson Driver Training

Thompson Driver Training

4.9(64)

High pass rate school with beginner discounts and no car-sharing between pupils, meaning you get consistent one-to-one attention throughout your course. Latest...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1RZ
AIM Driving Schools

AIM Driving Schools

From £40/hr·10hrs for £395Save 1%
5.0(18)

Over 1,000 passes to date from this 16-year-old independent school with 10 instructors across a team of both male and female professionals. £40/hour for single...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
8 Ashdale Rd, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4LB
MA Automatic Instructor

MA Automatic Instructor

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
5.0(59)

£40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with 1.5-hour lessons at £60 as the preferred option. Patient instructor with a focus on nervous and first-time drivers,...

AutomaticIntensive
Leek New Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7EF
Behind The Wheel Driving School

Behind The Wheel Driving School

From £40/hr
4.7(9)

Former secondary school science teacher with 20+ years' experience in education, now applying client-centred learning principles to driving instruction....

AutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
164 Blurton Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 2DG
Auto-King Driving School

Auto-King Driving School

5.0(38)

Instructor Azhar Yasin has built a strong reputation with multiple five-star reviews praising first-time pass rates and patient teaching methods. Specializing...

Automatic
12 Hardinge St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4NF
Stella's Driving School

Stella's Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%

Former Emergency Services Response Officer with advanced driving expertise, Stella brings a calm, structured approach to lessons backed by consistently strong...

ManualFemale Instructors
Maunders Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7DU
Moorlands Driving

Moorlands Driving

Jamie is a certified Mental Health First Aider who specializes in helping anxious and nervous learners build genuine confidence behind the wheel in a calm,...

Automatic
Chepstow Cl, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6UE
Jeff's Driving Lessons

Jeff's Driving Lessons

From £43/hr·Block bookings available
5.0(6)

Independent instructor since 2006 offering competitive rates from £43/hour, with a strong focus on structured learning using checklists and progress tracking....

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
139 Brocksford St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 3HA
Karl Wood Driver Training

Karl Wood Driver Training

4.8(19)

A friendly, relaxed instructor known for helping nervous drivers build confidence and pass their test. Lessons cover motorway driving, theory test training, and...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
11 Morgan Way, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6RR
Driving 2ition

Driving 2ition

From £45/hr·10hrs for £655
5.0(13)

£45/hour for 1.5-hour lessons or £90 for 2 hours, with 10-lesson blocks at £655 (saving £20). One-to-one training tailored to your learning style across a...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
44A Castle Rd, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3PH
Max's Master Class

Max's Master Class

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
5.0(29)·70% pass rate

Grade A instructor known for helping learners recover from poor experiences and build confidence on the road. £40/hour or from £390 for a 10-hour block, with...

ManualIntensiveTest car available
94 Madison St, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 5HR
Stoke Driver Academy

Stoke Driver Academy

From £39/hr·10hrs for £380Save 3%

£60/hour for regular lessons, with confidence-building support specifically designed for nervous learners. Patient instructors use personalised lesson plans,...

ManualIntensive
43 Rectory Rd, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4PN
Scorpio School of Motoring

Scorpio School of Motoring

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%

Established in 1999, this school takes a relaxed and enthusiastic approach to learner driving instruction. Single lessons cost £37/hour, or £36/hour for 2-hour...

ManualIntensive
50 Boma Rd, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8EB
Pass Time Driving School

Pass Time Driving School

Block bookings available
4.6(91)

Grade 6 instructor Stephen Hulson is one of only 7% of driving instructors nationally to achieve this highest rating, with nearly two decades of experience and...

Manual
50 Hassam Parade, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 9DP
Intense Pro Driving School

Intense Pro Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £550
5.0(22)

Instructor Qasimi has helped 400+ learners pass with consistently strong reviews praising his calm, patient approach and ability to quickly identify what each...

ManualIntensive
Speaks Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Urdu
Nelson Pl, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3LX

Block Booking Deals in Stoke On Trent

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

Best deal — save 5%

Scorpio School of Motoring

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Save 3%

Stoke Driver Academy

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

Save 3%

Max's Master Class

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Save 3%

MA Automatic Instructor

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Save 3%

Stella's Driving School

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Save 1%

AIM Driving Schools

10hrs for £395

£39.50/hr

Intensive Courses in Stoke On Trent

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Stoke On Trent Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres

With 41.3% average pass rates across its 3 centres and 18,273 total tests from 2024 to 2025, Stoke-on-Trent presents some challenging driving conditions. The area's steep hills around Hanley and the complex road layout through the six towns create difficult navigation, particularly around busy junctions like the Potteries Way. Crewe offers the best chance at 44.4% pass rates, benefiting from more straightforward suburban roads, while Cobridge struggles at 38.8% with its narrow Victorian streets and heavy traffic. Automatic drivers generally saw lower pass rates here, ranging from 35-41%, suggesting the hilly terrain and frequent stop-start traffic around the pottery heritage sites favour good gear control.

44%

Crewe

4,725 tests taken
Women44.5%
Men44.3%
Automatic41.1%
41%

Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)

7,098 tests taken
Women40.2%
Men41.2%
Automatic36.6%
39%

Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge)

6,450 tests taken
Women38.4%
Men39.1%
Automatic34.9%

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