Driving Lessons in Farnborough
With 11 driving schools maintaining excellent 5-star ratings, Farnborough offers strong choice despite having no independent driving instructors currently listed. Schools charge around £45 per hour, with 5 offering automatic driving lessons and 3 providing female driving instructors. The local test centre delivers an impressive 58.3% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25), well above the regional average and better than alternatives like Reading at 49.8%.
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Top driving schools in Farnborough by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Nick Martin's Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Farnborough.
Webbs School of Motoring
Highest-rated manual driving school in Farnborough.
Webbs School of Motoring
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Farnborough.
Michelle Hurn Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Farnborough.
Driving schools and instructors in Farnborough
PASS Driver Training
Grade A instructor with 12 years' local experience and proven success at the Farnborough test centre. Two-hour lessons at £45/hour, or £430 for 10 hours, £840 for 20 hours, and £40/hour for 40-hour blocks. Welcomes nervous and anxious learners, with motorway training and Pass Plus courses also available.
Mitchell Driving School
Husband-and-wife team with 15+ years' experience and advanced motorist credentials, specialising in Coaching for Driver Development to build safer, more confident drivers beyond test standard. £46/hour or £440 for 10 hours, with motorway lessons and refresher courses available. Both instructors prioritise constructive feedback and two-way communication, tailoring lessons to individual learning styles.
Nick Martin's Driving School
32 years' experience in trailer towing and car instruction with five-star Google and Facebook reviews. £45/hour for car lessons or £420 for a 10-hour block, with B+E trailer towing courses starting at £150. Nick delivers relaxed, thorough training across manual and automatic vehicles, with the same instructor throughout your course.
Webbs School of Motoring
The instructor team brings over 30 years of combined experience, offering flexible lesson structures from ad-hoc two-hour sessions to 10-hour block bookings with discounts, plus intensive courses of 20-25 hours over a fortnight. Specialising in refresher courses and confidence-building for those returning to the road, they also provide Pass Plus lessons and motorway tuition after you've passed your test.
ALB Intensive Driving
Specialists in 5-day intensive driving courses with included theory test training, practical lessons, and test car usage—most students pass within two weeks of completing the course. Online theory seminars are pre-booked and accessible throughout your learning, with support continuing until you pass. Both manual and automatic courses available across the UK.
iLearn Safe Driving
Known for safe driver training woven throughout lessons, with motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses available. Flexible scheduling around college and work commitments, with each lesson tailored to your learning pace. Regular practice in your own car is encouraged to help you progress quickly to test day.
Jay's Driving School
Grade A instructor with a particular talent for nervous learners, using calm and relaxed teaching techniques tailored to individual needs. Flexible scheduling with pay-as-you-go lessons, block booking discounts, and intensive courses available, plus Pass Plus courses once you've passed your test.
Road Skills Driving School
Road Skills combines local expertise across Hampshire and Surrey with instructors who know test routes inside out near Farnborough, Basingstoke, Winchester, Guildford, Chertsey, and Southampton. Single 90-minute lessons start at £65–£72 depending on transmission and timing, with 12-hour block bookings from £494, plus intensive courses ranging from 10 to 40 hours (£760–£2,140). Multiple five-star reviews highlight first-time passes and patient instruction, with special offers available for NHS staff and college students at £37.50 for the first 6 hours.
Michelle Hurn Driving School
Grade A instructor specialising in nervous and first-time drivers with a person-centred approach. Two-hour lessons tailored to build confidence at your own pace, with a first-time pass testimonial on record.
Succee'd School of Motoring
Teaching since 2010, Gabriella offers automatic driving lessons tailored to each learner's pace and style. Lessons start from £90 for 1.5 hours or £120 for 2 hours, with a 10-hour block deal at £570 (saving £30). Test day support includes a pre-test lesson, use of the school car, and return transport for £140.
Block booking
Best block deals in Farnborough
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Intensive courses in Farnborough
Want to pass fast?
5 Farnborough schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Farnborough Test Centres and Pass Rates
The 13,073 tests taken between 2024 and 2025 split between Farnborough's impressive 58.3% pass rate and Guildford's more modest 51.8%. Automatic drivers performed well at both centres, reaching 52.9% at Farnborough and 45.3% at Guildford, while men consistently outscored women by 5-6 percentage points. Farnborough benefits from newer road layouts around the business parks, whereas Guildford's historic high street creates narrow passages and awkward right turns that challenge even experienced learners on test day.
Farnborough
8,041 tests takenGuildford
5,032 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough | 55.6% | 60.8% | 52.9% | 58.3% | 8,041 |
| Guildford | 50.8% | 52.6% | 45.3% | 51.8% | 5,032 |