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.

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Driving schools and instructors in Ipswich

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PRS Pass Driving School

PRS Pass Driving School

5(55)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Patient instructor known for calm teaching that helps nervous learners pass first time, with multiple five-star reviews praising his flexibility and clear explanations. Two-hour lessons only at £40/hour, or £80 for a 2-hour block; save with 10-hour packages at £390. First introductory lesson just £40 for complete beginners.

ManualEveningsWeekends
6 Playfield Rd, Capel St Mary, Ipswich IP9 2HPView school
Passmaster Team

Passmaster Team

4.9(136)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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 across 3–7 days, priced from £720 to £1,680, plus Pass Plus courses and refresher lessons for returning drivers.

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

Dans School of Motoring

4.9(63)
From £42/hr10hrs for £390Save £30

15 years of professional bus and coach driving experience, now teaching safe, practical driving rather than test-focused lessons. £42/hour for manual or £47/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £390 (manual) or £440 (automatic). Intensive courses from £542 to £2,312 include test car usage and weekday test fees.

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

L on Wheels

From £40/hr10hrs for £375Save £25

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. Intensive courses range from 10 to 35 hours, compressed into 1-2 weeks with 3-4 hours daily behind the wheel, priced from £645 to £2,200 depending on experience level.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Norwich Rd, Ipswich IP1 4BPView school
ExcelR8

ExcelR8

5(76)

ExcelR8 combines structured instruction across vehicle control, road awareness, and observation skills with flexible scheduling and competitive pricing. A high first-time pass rate reflects their commitment to getting learners test-ready, with both male and female instructors available for manual and automatic lessons.

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

Fly High Driving Academy

5(14)

Fly High Driving Academy combines online video preparation with intensive in-car courses, using an 'Optimal Learning Schedule' developed from expertise in applied psychology and professional training delivery. Every learner starts with a compulsory Assessment and Troubleshooting Training Day (10am–4pm, £[price not stated]) to identify their exact needs, followed by 4–14 full-day intensive or semi-intensive courses tailored to their progress. Residential intensive courses are available for learners nationwide, with accommodation near Ipswich train station and test bookings coordinated at course end.

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

Kesgrave School of Motoring

5(7)
10hrs for £295

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 lessons with door-to-door pickup, plus theory test support and Pass Plus courses also available.

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

L on Road Driving School

4.9(143)
Block bookings available

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 with deep familiarity of local test routes, block booking discounts available, and flexible scheduling six days a week including intensive courses for fast-track learning.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Norwich Rd, Ipswich IP1 4BXView school
driveRiches

driveRiches

4.8(17)
Block bookings available

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 centre help learners prepare above the minimum standard, with collection and drop-off from the train station for students from further afield.

ManualIntensive
6 Foxtail Rd, Ipswich IP3 9RTView school
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 outperform the local average of 42%, reflecting an instructor team committed to quality teaching in a positive environment. Pass Plus courses also available.

Manual
51 Lanercost Way, Ipswich IP2 9DLView school
Ipswich Driving School

Ipswich Driving School

5(5)
Manual
Dales View Rd, Ipswich IP1 4HLView school

Intensive courses in Ipswich

Want to pass fast?

7 Ipswich schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Ipswich Test Centres and Pass Rates

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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