Driving Lessons in New Malden

This South London suburb features 6 driving schools with 4.7-star average ratings and pricing from £37-£42 per hour. Four schools provide automatic driving lessons and intensive courses, while 1 school offers female driving instructors. The area benefits from excellent test centre options, with Tolworth achieving a 53.3% pass rate compared to other nearby centres ranging from 46-52%.

From £37/hr·Average £38/hr

Driving Schools in New Malden

6 schools

Rich's Driving School (RDS)

Rich's Driving School (RDS)

4.0
Manual
27 Groveland Way, New Malden KT3 5BT
MJ's Driving School

MJ's Driving School

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £365Save 3%
5.0

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)...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
15 Meadow Hill, New Malden KT3 5RQ
NENA Driving School

NENA Driving School

From £37.5/hr·12hrs for £432Save 4%
4.9

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
11 Charnwood Cl, New Malden KT3 3PS
Focus Driving School

Focus Driving School

From £42/hr·10hrs for £395Save 6%
4.4

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
31 Lyndhurst Dr, New Malden KT3 5LL
New Malden Driving School

New Malden Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £360Save 3%
5.0

Instructor Saverio focuses on building confident, safe drivers rather than just test-passing techniques, with multiple five-star reviews praising his patience...

Manual
Sungate House, New Malden KT3 4AJ
ENCI Driving School

ENCI Driving School

From £37.5/hr·10hrs for £640
4.9

Patient, supportive instructors with consistently excellent reviews praising their calm teaching style and ability to build confidence. Single lessons from...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Falcon House, 257 Burlington Rd, New Malden KT3 4NE

Block Booking Deals in New Malden

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Focus Driving School

10hrs for £395

£39.50/hr

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NENA Driving School

12hrs for £432

£36.00/hr

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New Malden Driving School

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

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MJ's Driving School

10hrs for £365

£36.50/hr

ENCI Driving School

10hrs for £640

£64.00/hr

Intensive Courses in New Malden

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£37.5/hr
4 schools4.9best rated

New Malden Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 10 nearby test centres

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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