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.

£41
average price
19
driving schools
40
independent instructors
3
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Stoke On Trent

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Gareth's Driving School

Gareth's Driving School

5(64)
From £40/hr

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 available Monday to Friday, 7am–4pm.

ManualAutomatic
8 Lorraine St, Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4QGView school
MA Automatic Instructor

MA Automatic Instructor

5(59)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

£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, offering mock tests before your real exam to build confidence. Automatic lessons only, meeting flexibly across ST1, ST2, and ST6 areas with a Hanley Bus Station pickup option.

AutomaticIntensive
Leek New Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7EFView school
Max's Master Class

Max's Master Class

5(29)70% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

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 test car use available for £80 including a 1-hour lesson. Free Highway Code, starter pack, and online theory test training included.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
94 Madison St, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 5HRView school
Intense Pro Driving School

Intense Pro Driving School

5(22)
From £45/hr10hrs for £550

Instructor Qasimi has helped 400+ learners pass with consistently strong reviews praising his calm, patient approach and ability to quickly identify what each student needs. £45/hour for manual lessons or intensive courses from £300 for 5 hours up to £1900 for 45 hours, with tuition available in English, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, and Urdu.

ManualIntensive
Speaks Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Urdu
Nelson Pl, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3LXView school
AIM Driving Schools

AIM Driving Schools

5(18)
From £40/hr10hrs for £395Save £5

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 lessons or £395 for a 10-hour block (£39.50/hour), with Pass Plus courses also available at £252 for 6 hours. Learner testimonials consistently praise instructors for patience, positivity, and making lessons enjoyable.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
8 Ashdale Rd, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4LBView school
Driving 2ition

Driving 2ition

5(13)
From £45/hr10hrs for £655

£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 structured Learn, Develop, and Master approach, with electric vehicles available in the automatic fleet and test car hire from £90 including pre-test lesson, insurance, and return travel from the test centre.

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
44A Castle Rd, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3PHView school
Jeff's Driving Lessons

Jeff's Driving Lessons

5(6)
From £43/hrBlock bookings available

Independent instructor since 2006 offering competitive rates from £43/hour, with a strong focus on structured learning using checklists and progress tracking. New learners get a 90-minute first lesson for £49.95 on weekdays, plus prepaid discounts available. Motorway lessons and theory test support included, with semi-intensive courses on offer.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
139 Brocksford St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 3HAView school
Behind The Wheel Driving School

Behind The Wheel Driving School

4.7(9)
From £40/hr

Former secondary school science teacher with 20+ years' experience in education, now applying client-centred learning principles to driving instruction. £40/hour for automatic lessons, with semi-intensive courses available for learners with tests already booked. Focuses on building independent, skilful drivers who understand the 'why' behind safe driving, not just passing the test.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
164 Blurton Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 2DGView school
Stella's Driving School

Stella's Driving School

From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Former Emergency Services Response Officer with advanced driving expertise, Stella brings a calm, structured approach to lessons backed by consistently strong student reviews highlighting confidence-building and first-time passes. At £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours, lessons use a Renault Clio with reverse camera and dash cams, plus access to the Total Drive app for lesson management and progress tracking. Pass Plus courses also available at £260 for 6 hours.

ManualFemale Instructors
Maunders Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7DUView school
Stoke Driver Academy

Stoke Driver Academy

From £39/hr10hrs for £380Save £10

£60/hour for regular lessons, with confidence-building support specifically designed for nervous learners. Patient instructors use personalised lesson plans, quiet routes, and step-by-step skill building to help anxious drivers overcome their fears and pass their test safely. Intensive courses also available at £250.

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

Scorpio School of Motoring

From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

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 sessions; 10-hour block bookings are £350. Intensive courses, refresher lessons, and motorway tuition are also available.

ManualIntensive
50 Boma Rd, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8EBView school
Auto-King Driving School

Auto-King Driving School

5(38)

Instructor Azhar Yasin has built a strong reputation with multiple five-star reviews praising first-time pass rates and patient teaching methods. Specializing in automatic driving lessons with modern dual-controlled vehicles, this school focuses on developing confident, responsible drivers rather than just test passes.

Automatic
12 Hardinge St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4NFView school
Brennans Driving Ltd

Brennans Driving Ltd

5(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 student receives a progress tracking pack from day one, with instructors updating skill charts after each session to highlight improvements and guide lesson planning. Structured curriculum covers theory, practical driving in all conditions, and mock tests, with flexible weekday and weekend scheduling available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6QQView school
Malc's Driving School

Malc's Driving School

5(1)
Block bookings available

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, plus free theory tuition, hazard perception coaching on iPad, and Pass Plus courses with potential council grants. New Nissan Micra with dual controls, updated every 2-3 years.

Manual
9 Geoffrey Grove, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 6EYView school
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 Audi A3 cars with dual controls and CCTV, plus free theory test practice and motorway training included. Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1RZView school
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 call-centre scripts. Just a £62 deposit secures your place with no price difference between automatic and manual lessons.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
22 Waterdale Grove, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5TXView school
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 mock tests in a modern dual-controlled car, with Saturday and Sunday availability.

ManualEveningsWeekends
11 Morgan Way, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6RRView school
Pass Time Driving School

Pass Time Driving School

4.6(91)
Block bookings available

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 a track record of high first-time pass rates. Lessons are among the cheapest in the area with block booking discounts available, and Stephen adapts his teaching style to how you learn best, whether through diagrams, hands-on practice, or observation.

Manual
50 Hassam Parade, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 9DPView school
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, supportive environment. Each 90-minute automatic lesson is tailored to your pace and learning style, delivered in a modern Toyota Hybrid. Students consistently praise his patient, adaptable approach, with recent learners passing first time after overcoming driving anxiety and switching from manual.

Automatic
Chepstow Cl, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6UEView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Stoke On Trent?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£42
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£35–40
2
£40–45
9

Based on prices from 11 driving schools in Stoke On Trent.

Intensive courses in Stoke On Trent

Want to pass fast?

8 Stoke On Trent schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Stoke On Trent Test Centres and Pass Rates

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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