Driving Lessons in Bury Saint Edmunds
With 11 driving schools and 35 independent driving instructors, Bury Saint Edmunds provides solid choice including 7 female driving instructors across both categories. Schools charge £45-£50 per hour with 5 offering automatic lessons, though intensive courses are limited to just 2 schools. The local test centre shows a moderate 45.7% pass rate, while the Manchester Bury centre performs more poorly at 40.3%.
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Driving schools and instructors in Bury Saint Edmunds
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
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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
Want to pass fast?
2 Bury Saint Edmunds schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Bury Saint Edmunds Test Centres and Pass Rates
The two centres in this area saw 16,588 tests between 2024 and 2025, with a combined pass rate of 43.0%. Bury St Edmunds achieved 45.7% (47.1% for women, 44.6% for men), while Bury in Manchester managed 40.3% (38.4% for women, 41.5% for men). Bury St Edmunds benefits from quieter market town roads with straightforward roundabouts, though the one-way system around the town centre catches some learners out. Automatic drivers saw pass rates of 40.8% at Bury St Edmunds and 35.5% at Bury Manchester.
Bury St Edmunds
8,452 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds | 47.1% | 44.6% | 40.8% | 45.7% | 8,452 |