Driving Lessons in Ipswich

Ipswich stands out with 11 driving schools and 41 independent driving instructors, plus an exceptional local test centre. Schools average £41 per hour with excellent 4.9-star ratings, while 7 offer intensive courses for accelerated learning. Female driving instructors are available through 3 schools and 5 independent instructors. Ipswich test centre delivers an outstanding 63.1% pass rate, well above the national average.

From £40/hr·Average £41/hr

Ipswich's Top Picks

Best Value

PRS Pass Driving School

Cheapest manual driving school in Ipswich.

5.0(55 reviews)
£40/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

L on Road Driving School

The highest-rated manual driving school in Ipswich, and the top-rated with female instructors.

4.9(143 reviews)
Best Automatic

Passmaster Team

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Ipswich.

4.9(136 reviews)
£40/hr

Driving Schools in Ipswich

11 schools

PRS Pass Driving School

PRS Pass Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
5.0(55)

Patient instructor known for calm teaching that helps nervous learners pass first time, with multiple five-star reviews praising his flexibility and clear...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
6 Playfield Rd, Capel St Mary, Ipswich IP9 2HP
Passmaster Team

Passmaster Team

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
4.9(136)

Passmaster Team offers manual and automatic lessons at £40/hour, with a 10-hour block deal at £380 (saving £20). Intensive courses run from 18 to 42 hours...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Flat 1, Longfellow Court, Whitton Park, Ipswich IP1 6TJ
Dans School of Motoring

Dans School of Motoring

From £42/hr·10hrs for £390Save 7%
4.9(63)

15 years of professional bus and coach driving experience, now teaching safe, practical driving rather than test-focused lessons. £42/hour for manual or...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
10 Connaught Rd, Ipswich IP1 5LG
L on Wheels

L on Wheels

From £40/hr·10hrs for £375Save 6%

Specialises in automatic driving lessons with flexible pricing from £40 per hour (2-hour lessons at £80) or bulk packages starting at £375 for 10 hours....

AutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Norwich Rd, Ipswich IP1 4BP
ExcelR8

ExcelR8

5.0(76)

ExcelR8 combines structured instruction across vehicle control, road awareness, and observation skills with flexible scheduling and competitive pricing. A high...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
Francis Cl, Kesgrave, Ipswich IP5 2GQ
Fly High Driving Academy

Fly High Driving Academy

5.0(14)

Fly High Driving Academy combines online video preparation with intensive in-car courses, using an 'Optimal Learning Schedule' developed from expertise in...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Flat 105, Eclipse Court, 1 Barnard Square, Ipswich IP2 8FD
Kesgrave School of Motoring

Kesgrave School of Motoring

10hrs for £295
5.0(7)

10 hours for £295 with this independent school run by David Brabbin, who offers a calm, patient teaching style that puts nervous learners at ease. One-to-one...

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
8 Dawson Drift, Kesgrave, Ipswich IP5 2YW
L on Road Driving School

L on Road Driving School

Block bookings available
4.9(143)

Over 130 five-star Google reviews and 10+ years' experience with a female instructor who specialises in building confidence in nervous drivers. High pass rates...

ManualIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Norwich Rd, Ipswich IP1 4BX
driveRiches

driveRiches

Block bookings available
4.8(17)

One-to-one manual lessons only, with 5, 7, and 10-day intensive courses available. Mock driving tests using advanced assessor knowledge of the Ipswich test...

ManualIntensive
6 Foxtail Rd, Ipswich IP3 9RT
Ling's School of Motoring

Ling's School of Motoring

·57.5% pass rate

Established in the Ipswich area with a philosophy of teaching responsible, safe driving rather than just test-passing. Pass rates of 55-60% significantly...

Manual
51 Lanercost Way, Ipswich IP2 9DL
Ipswich Driving School

Ipswich Driving School

5.0(5)
Manual
Dales View Rd, Ipswich IP1 4HL

Block Booking Deals in Ipswich

7 schools offer block deals - book in bulk and save.

Best deal - save 7%

Dans School of Motoring

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Save 6%

L on Wheels

10hrs for £375

£37.50/hr

Save 5%

Passmaster Team

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

Save 3%

PRS Pass Driving School

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Kesgrave School of Motoring

10hrs for £295

£29.50/hr

Intensive Courses in Ipswich

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£40/hr
7 schools4.9best rated

Ipswich Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre

Automatic learners found Derby the most welcoming at 46.5%, while Nottingham centres hovered around 38-42% for automatics. Nottingham (Colwick) was the busiest with 11,849 tests, closely followed by Derby (Alvaston) with 9,260. The Nottingham centres involve navigating the city's complex tram system and narrow Victorian streets, while Derby offers broader roads but challenging multi-lane roundabouts, and the smaller Watnall centre provides more relaxed suburban conditions with just 636 tests taken.

63%

Ipswich

10,724 tests taken
Women64.5%
Men62.0%
Automatic54.9%

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