Driving Lessons in Bury Saint Edmunds
Bury Saint Edmunds has 11 driving schools and 35 independent driving instructors, with prices ranging from £45 to £50 per hour where listed. Five schools offer automatic driving lessons, while female driving instructors are available at 2 schools, plus there are 7 independent female driving instructors. The local test centre shows a 46.2% pass rate.
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Allison Fox Automatic Driving Instructor
Automatic
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
Automatic
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
Manual and automatic
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
Manual
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
Manual
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
Manual
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
Manual and automatic
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
Manual and automatic
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
Manual
Pass Act Driving School
Manual
The Ultimate Driving Academy
Manual
Alan Anderson
Tommy Andrew Sore
Clement Asare
Philip Beckley
Trevor Brigden
Jeremy Chadwick
Mark Cooper
Guy Cormack
Block booking
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
Bury St Edmunds is the only centre near you, and its pass rate of 46% is a little below the 50% average across Great Britain. If you're learning in automatic, the picture is weaker. The automatic pass rate there is 40%, below Britain's average automatic pass rate of 45%. The typical wait is about 3 months.
Bury St Edmunds
8,702 tests taken · typical wait 3 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Bury St Edmunds | 46.2% | 47.8% | 40.1% | 8,702 | 3 months |