Driving Lessons in Tamworth
Four driving schools in Tamworth hold a strong 4.8-star average rating, with lessons at £40 per hour where pricing is available. One school offers automatic driving lessons, and female driving instructors are available at one school. The area is also served by 39 independent driving instructors, including 12 independent female driving instructors. Nearby test centres perform well, with Nuneaton at 53.2% and Lichfield at 53%, though Birmingham Kingstanding drops to 48.5% and Garretts Green to 44.4%.
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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
Best block deals in Tamworth
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops.
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
6,764 tests taken · 11 week waitLichfield
5,944 tests taken · 20 week waitBirmingham (Kingstanding)
16,133 tests taken · 23 week waitBirmingham (Garretts Green)
22,480 tests taken · 7 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuneaton | 51.4% | 54.7% | 45.5% | 53.2% | 6,764 | 11 weeks |
| Lichfield | 51.6% | 54.4% | 46.0% | 53.0% | 5,944 | 20 weeks |
| Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 45.5% | 51.7% | 45.3% | 48.5% | 16,133 | 23 weeks |
| Birmingham (Garretts Green) | 40.7% | 46.9% | 41.0% | 44.4% | 22,480 | 7 weeks |