Driving Lessons in Bury Saint Edmunds
Bury Saint Edmunds has 11 driving schools and 35 independent driving instructors serving the area. Five schools offer automatic driving lessons, and 2 provide female driving instructors, while there are 7 independent female driving instructors available. Lesson prices range from £45 to £50 per hour where listed, and schools maintain a 4.4-star average rating. The local test centre has a 46.2% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data (2025-26).
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Allison Fox Automatic Driving Instructor
Qualified in March 2023 after training with the award-winning Tri coaching system, Allison creates a relaxed, chatty atmosphere where mistakes are welcomed as learning opportunities. Lessons are £45 per hour, available in one or two-hour sessions, with a teaching style focused on building confidence at each student's individual pace.
Motoring 2 Day
Known for calm, patient instruction with a strong track record of nervous and returning drivers passing first time. Chris has built the school on word-of-mouth referrals since 2012, with testimonials highlighting how he transforms anxious learners into confident drivers. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £50/hour (standard 2-hour sessions), or save with 20-hour blocks at £960 (£48/hour) and 30-hour blocks at £1425 (£47.50/hour); intensive courses include your driving test and start from £612 for a 5-day, 10-hour course.
UDrive2Day
Grade 6 instructors (the highest DSA grade) offering both manual and automatic lessons with block booking discounts available. One and two-hour lessons are on offer, plus intensive courses for those needing to learn quickly, with test day accompaniment in your learning car included.
Gillians School of Motoring
Established in 1990, this school is known for excellent pass rates delivered by a patient, friendly instructor. Competitive hourly rates with student discounts and block booking deals available, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons for learners of all ages and experience levels.
Fun on Wheels UK
Instructor with 40+ years driving experience and 15+ years coaching, plus Vice Chairman of the National Trailer and Towing Association. Qualified as a mechanic and HGV driver before founding the school in 2005, bringing hands-on expertise in vehicle dynamics and towing. Relaxed, individually tailored lessons focused on building confidence and real-world skills rather than just test technique.
The Happy Driver
Patient instructor with 15 years' experience and a track record of first-time passes. Competitive hourly rates with block booking discounts available, plus flexible pickup and drop-off arrangements across the area.
Bury St Edmunds Automatic & Manual Driving School
No pricing, pass rates, or instructor details are provided on this website, making it difficult to assess value or teaching quality. Contact them directly to discuss lesson costs, availability, and what sets their instruction apart.
Bury St Edmunds Automatic & Manual Driving School
Serves learners across a wide area including Brandon, Thetford, Mildenhall, Sudbury, Newmarket and Glemsford. Both automatic and manual lessons available, though specific pricing and instructor details are not listed on the website.
Tim Rice A.D.I
Pass Act Driving School
Alan Anderson
Tommy Andrew Sore
Clement Asare
Philip Beckley
Trevor Brigden
Jeremy Chadwick
Donna Cocksedge
Mark Cooper
Guy Cormack
Lee David Moye
Tristan Eales
Julie Elliott
John Eric Stubbings
David George Wright
Raymond Giles
Gavin Hale
Lee Kendall
Sarah Louise Kendall
Tracey Lynda Satchell
Christopher Martyn Wharf
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Best block deals in Bury Saint Edmunds
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £40.
Intensive courses in Bury Saint Edmunds
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2 Bury Saint Edmunds schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Bury Saint Edmunds Test Centres and Pass Rates
Bury St Edmunds is a single centre where 8,702 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026, recording a 46.2% pass rate slightly below the national average. Women achieved 48% compared to 44.7% for men, and automatic tests came in at 40.1%. The roads around Bury St Edmunds include the medieval town centre with narrow lanes and the busier A14 approaches that require confident dual carriageway work. The wait here is 11 weeks.
Bury St Edmunds
8,702 tests taken · 11 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds | 48.0% | 44.7% | 40.1% | 46.2% | 8,702 | 11 weeks |