Driving Lessons in Stoke On Trent
With 19 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, Stoke-on-Trent offers substantial choice for learners. Schools average £41 per hour and maintain excellent 4.9-star ratings, with 9 offering automatic driving lessons and 8 providing intensive courses. Three schools offer female driving instructors, and there are 6 independent female driving instructors. Local test centres have challenging pass rates, with Cobridge at 40.6% and Newcastle-Under-Lyme at 41.6%.
- £41
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- driving schools
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- independent instructors
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Scorpio School of Motoring
Cheapest manual driving school in Stoke On Trent.
Gareth's Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Stoke On Trent.
Gareth's Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Stoke On Trent.
AIM Driving Schools
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Stoke On Trent.
Driving lessons in Stoke On Trent
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Showing 1–19 of 19 driving schools, plus every independent instructor in Stoke On Trent.
Gareth's Driving School
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.
MA Automatic Instructor
£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.
Max's Master Class
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.
Intense Pro Driving School
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.
AIM Driving Schools
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.
Driving 2ition
£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.
Jeff's Driving Lessons
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.
Behind The Wheel Driving School
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.
Stella's Driving School
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.
Stoke Driver Academy
£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.
Scorpio School of Motoring
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.
Auto-King Driving School
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.
Brennans Driving Ltd
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.
Malc's Driving School
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.
Thompson Driver Training
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.
Stoke Driving School
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.
Karl Wood Driver Training
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.
Pass Time Driving School
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.
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.
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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.
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
Pass rates across Stoke-on-Trent are among the lowest you'll find, with 20,053 tests taken between 2025 and 2026 and an average of just 42%. Cobridge is the toughest at 40.6%, with women at 39.6% and men at 41.4%, though the wait is only 10 weeks. Newcastle-Under-Lyme is slightly higher at 41.6%, with an 18 week wait, while Crewe is the best of the three at 43.8% and a 16 week wait. The roads around Stoke involve steep hills, tight terraced streets, and some very busy junctions where the A50 and A500 meet. Automatic learners struggle everywhere here, with pass rates between 35.2% and 37.8%.
Crewe
4,994 tests taken · 16 week waitStoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)
6,646 tests taken · 18 week waitStoke-On-Trent (Cobridge)
8,413 tests taken · 10 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe | 43.1% | 44.4% | 37.8% | 43.8% | 4,994 | 16 weeks |
| Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) | 40.0% | 43.4% | 35.5% | 41.6% | 6,646 | 18 weeks |
| Stoke-On-Trent (Cobridge) | 39.6% | 41.4% | 35.2% | 40.6% | 8,413 | 10 weeks |