Driving Lessons in Chessington
Chessington's compact selection of 3 driving schools maintains an excellent 4.9-star rating with pricing from £40-£44 per hour, and 2 offering automatic driving lessons. While there are no local independent driving instructors, 1 school provides female driving instructors. The area enjoys excellent test centre access, with Tolworth leading at 53.3% pass rate and multiple alternatives including Chertsey and Isleworth.
Driving Schools in Chessington
3 schools
Hamilton School of Motoring
Established over 12 years ago with a reputation for supporting nervous drivers. Manual lessons at £44/hour or £425 for 10 hours; automatic at £45/hour or £435 for 10 hours. Test day car hire costs £120 (manual) or £130 (automatic) within a 3-mile radius, with motorway instruction and Pass Plus courses also available.Established over 12 years ago with a reputation for supporting nervous drivers. Manual lessons at £44/hour or £425 for 10 hours; automatic at £45/hour or £435...
The Only Way Is Auto
£60 for 1.5-hour lessons or £80 for 2-hour lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £200 and £400 respectively. The only automatic driving school within the M25, run by Graham Watson (an approved instructor for over 12 years who has taught celebrities including Premier League footballers), with an excellent pass rate and one-to-one tuition guaranteed. Test car hire available for £100 including pre-test practice and transport to test centres at Tolworth, Morden, Guildford, and Redhill Aerodrome.£60 for 1.5-hour lessons or £80 for 2-hour lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £200 and £400 respectively. The only automatic driving school within the M25, run by...
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Chessington Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 6 nearby test centres
A massive 66,562 tests were taken across Chessington's 6 centres between 2024 and 2025, making it one of the busiest areas in the region. Tolworth (London) leads with 53.3% while Southall (London) trails at 46.2%, reflecting the varied driving conditions from suburban Surrey lanes to dense West London traffic. The centres around Heathrow flight paths and the A4/M25 interchange present constant heavy traffic and complex slip roads that challenge even confident learners. Women's pass rates ranged from 43.2% to 50.8% across the centres, with men achieving between 50.2% and 55.6%. Automatic success rates varied significantly, from 43.5% at Southall to 50.7% at Tolworth.
Tolworth (London)
9,241 tests takenIsleworth (Fleming Way)
12,106 tests takenChertsey (London)
8,669 tests takenMorden (London)
16,260 tests takenYeading (London)
6,289 tests takenSouthall (London)
6,461 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolworth (London) | 50.8% | 55.6% | 50.7% | 53.3% | 9,241 |
| Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 49.3% | 53.8% | 49.7% | 51.8% | 12,106 |
| Chertsey (London) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 44.7% | 50.3% | 8,669 |
| Morden (London) | 46.2% | 51.1% | 47.9% | 48.8% | 16,260 |
| Yeading (London) | 44.2% | 48.0% | 47.2% | 46.9% | 6,289 |
| Southall (London) | 43.2% | 47.8% | 43.5% | 46.2% | 6,461 |