Driving Lessons in New Malden

New Malden's driving schools average £38 per hour, with prices spanning £37 to £42 across 5 schools that share their rates. Four schools offer automatic driving lessons and intensive courses, giving you flexible learning options. The area benefits from access to Tolworth test centre's 53.3% pass rate, one of the stronger centres nearby. One school has female driving instructors available, though there are currently no independent driving instructors listed in our directory for this location.

£38
average price
6
driving schools
10
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in New Malden

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MJ's Driving School

MJ's Driving School

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £365Save £10

First-time pass rate above the national average with experienced instructors trained to handle London's busy traffic. Lessons at £37.50/hour (minimum 2 hours) or block deals from £365 for 10 hours, with test car hire at £125 and no extra charges for evenings or weekends. Motorway instruction, Pass Plus courses, and refresher lessons also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
15 Meadow Hill, New Malden KT3 5RQView school
New Malden Driving School

New Malden Driving School

5
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

Instructor Saverio focuses on building confident, safe drivers rather than just test-passing techniques, with multiple five-star reviews praising his patience and professionalism. Lessons start at £37/hour, with a 10-hour block at £360 or an 8-hour test preparation package at £410 including guidance for exam day.

Manual
Sungate House, New Malden KT3 4AJView school
NENA Driving School

NENA Driving School

4.9
From £37.50/hr12hrs for £432Save £18

NENA Driving School offers competitive hourly rates at £37.50 per hour, with intensive courses ranging from 12 to 36 hours (£432–£1,260) and a 2-hour refresher option at £85. Beyond standard lessons, they provide motorway, nighttime, and Pass Plus courses in modern dual-control cars with flexible scheduling to suit your pace.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
11 Charnwood Cl, New Malden KT3 3PSView school
ENCI Driving School

ENCI Driving School

4.9
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £640

Patient, supportive instructors with consistently excellent reviews praising their calm teaching style and ability to build confidence. Single lessons from £37.50/hour (2-hour minimum), intensive fast-track courses at £64/hour for 10 hours (£640 total), and test car hire from £130. Multiple instructors including Esha, who features prominently in recent five-star reviews for her methodical approach and genuine care for student success.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Falcon House, 257 Burlington Rd, New Malden KT3 4NEView school
Focus Driving School

Focus Driving School

4.4
From £42/hr10hrs for £395Save £25

Grade B instructor specialising in intensive courses, with a 5-day 20-hour option at £975 or shorter 5-hour packages including test car hire from £270. Standard lessons at £42/hour, or £395 for a 10-hour block with £10 discount, plus a 1.5-hour special offer at £60. Known for patient, relaxed teaching style that keeps learners engaged and confident on test day.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
31 Lyndhurst Dr, New Malden KT3 5LLView school
Rich's Driving School (RDS)

Rich's Driving School (RDS)

4
Manual
27 Groveland Way, New Malden KT3 5BTView school

Intensive courses in New Malden

Want to pass fast?

4 New Malden schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

New Malden Test Centres and Pass Rates

93,581 tests were processed across 10 centres from 2024 to 2025, with Tolworth leading at 53.3% and Greenford Horsenden Lane struggling at just 40.5%. Southwest London's challenging road network includes the busy A3 corridor, complex roundabouts around Kingston and New Malden, plus narrow residential streets throughout the area. Men consistently outperformed women across all centres, with gaps ranging from small differences in Chertsey to significant disparities in Greenford where men achieved 43.6% versus women's 35.8%. Automatic learners found the most success in Tolworth at 50.7% but struggled in Greenford with just 37.7%, highlighting how local road conditions significantly impact different transmission types.

53%

Tolworth (London)

9,241 tests taken
Women50.8%
Men55.6%
Automatic50.7%
53%

ZHither Green (London)

2,756 tests taken
Women49.2%
Men56.3%
Automatic51.8%
52%

Isleworth (Fleming Way)

12,106 tests taken
Women49.3%
Men53.8%
Automatic49.7%
52%

Bromley (London)

10,868 tests taken
Women48.0%
Men55.2%
Automatic49.1%
51%

West Wickham (London)

11,147 tests taken
Women51.1%
Men50.7%
Automatic48.3%
50%

Chertsey (London)

8,669 tests taken
Women50.4%
Men50.2%
Automatic44.7%
49%

Morden (London)

16,260 tests taken
Women46.2%
Men51.1%
Automatic47.9%
47%

Yeading (London)

6,289 tests taken
Women44.2%
Men48.0%
Automatic47.2%
46%

Southall (London)

6,461 tests taken
Women43.2%
Men47.8%
Automatic43.5%
41%

Greenford (Horsenden Lane)

7,106 tests taken
Women35.8%
Men43.6%
Automatic37.7%

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