Driving Lessons in Tamworth
Tamworth offers a solid selection of 4 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors, with schools maintaining an excellent 4.8-star average rating. Female driving instructors are available through 1 school, plus there are 12 independent female driving instructors in the area. Students can choose from several nearby test centres, with Burton on Trent offering the highest pass rate at 54.1% compared to Birmingham (Garretts Green) at 42%.
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Top driving schools in Tamworth by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Pullinger School of Motoring
Cheapest manual driving school in Tamworth.
Pullinger School of Motoring
Highest-rated manual driving school in Tamworth.
Pullinger School of Motoring
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Tamworth.
Driving schools and instructors in Tamworth
Pullinger School of Motoring
Former Tesco delivery driver with 20+ years on the road, Kirsty Smith specializes in nervous learners, ADHD, autism, and anxiety. One-to-one lessons at £40/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with forward and rear-facing cameras to review lessons in detail. Free theory test training and welcome pack included.
Automatic Driving Lessons
Specialising in automatic driving lessons across the Midlands, this school targets learners who struggle with manual cars or feel anxious at busy junctions. Automatic pupils typically pass their test in fewer attempts despite slightly higher hourly rates, making the overall cost competitive; lessons are usually 1 or 2 hours with 1.5-hour sessions available on request.
Block booking
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Tamworth Test Centres and Pass Rates
The Tamworth area serves learners through two test centres that saw 15,124 tests between 2024 and 2025. Nuneaton offers better odds with a 52.5% pass rate compared to Lichfield's 48.6%, though both centres deal with challenging town centre traffic and busy A-road junctions. Women passed at 46.8% in Lichfield and 51.9% in Nuneaton, while men achieved 50.2% and 53% respectively. Automatic drivers had similar success rates of around 44-47% at both locations.
Nuneaton
6,634 tests takenLichfield
8,490 tests takenBirmingham (Kingstanding)
17,909 tests takenBirmingham (Garretts Green)
21,871 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuneaton | 51.9% | 53.0% | 46.5% | 52.5% | 6,634 |
| Lichfield | 46.8% | 50.2% | 44.1% | 48.6% | 8,490 |
| Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 41.5% | 47.7% | 42.4% | 44.6% | 17,909 |
| Birmingham (Garretts Green) | 38.8% | 44.3% | 39.1% | 42.0% | 21,871 |