Driving Lessons in Surbiton
Surbiton's 11 driving schools command premium pricing at £37 to £42.50 per hour but deliver with an excellent 4.9-star average rating. Nine schools offer automatic driving lessons and 8 provide intensive courses, with 2 schools having female driving instructors on staff. While no independent driving instructors are currently listed, the nearby Tolworth test centre offers an encouraging 53.3% pass rate.
From £37/hr·Average £39/hr
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Driving Schools in Surbiton
11 schools
A3 Driving School
£37/hour for manual or £38/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £360 (manual) or £370 (automatic) and no extra charges for evenings or weekends. New drivers get their first 5 hours for £170 on either transmission, plus intensive courses from 24 to 36 hours if you need to learn quickly. Test car hire available at £120, and Pass Plus courses also on offer.£37/hour for manual or £38/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £360 (manual) or £370 (automatic) and no extra charges for evenings or weekends. New...
Pedals2Pass Driving
Chris prioritises quality over quantity, structuring every lesson to get you to test standard in the shortest timeframe. Manual lessons at £40/hour or automatic at £45/hour, with intensive courses available. Multiple five-star reviews highlight his patient, organised approach and local test route expertise, with recent students passing first time or with minimal faults.Chris prioritises quality over quantity, structuring every lesson to get you to test standard in the shortest timeframe. Manual lessons at £40/hour or automatic...
RSM Driving School
Grade A school emphasizing road-ready training on public streets rather than quiet practice areas, so you're prepared for real driving conditions. Flexible hours suit both new drivers and busy professionals, with refresher courses and theory test lessons also available alongside automatic and manual training.Grade A school emphasizing road-ready training on public streets rather than quiet practice areas, so you're prepared for real driving conditions. Flexible...
The Driving Clinic Driving School
Master trainers teaching 'driveology' – the art and science of driving – with a holistic approach covering mindfulness, defensive driving, and environmental efficiency far beyond test requirements. Automatic and manual lessons available alongside intensive courses and Pass Plus, with pricing available on request.Master trainers teaching 'driveology' – the art and science of driving – with a holistic approach covering mindfulness, defensive driving, and environmental...
Kingston Driving School
Tolworth Test Centre specialist with deep local knowledge of test routes and common learner challenges. Mr. Ergun Cakmak teaches with a calm, personalised approach focused on building real confidence rather than rushing to test day, and offers Turkish and Hindi instruction alongside English. Lessons are £40–£45 per hour depending on your area, with intensive courses, mock tests, and motorway training also available.Tolworth Test Centre specialist with deep local knowledge of test routes and common learner challenges. Mr. Ergun Cakmak teaches with a calm, personalised...
Excellence Driving School
Founded by Ridvan Selimi, Excellence Driving School prioritises quality over quantity, rejecting the slow-progress teaching methods some instructors use for financial gain. Learn in a Volkswagen Polo with great visibility and easy manoeuvrability, supported by a bespoke approach tailored to your needs and pace. Discounted block bookings are available; contact for pricing and a no-hassle consultation.Founded by Ridvan Selimi, Excellence Driving School prioritises quality over quantity, rejecting the slow-progress teaching methods some instructors use for...
Tolworth Driving School
Grade A instructors with a 92% pass rate across 500+ students, specializing in Tolworth Test Centre routes and nervous driver support. Two-hour lessons at £75 (manual or automatic), 10-hour blocks at £365, or intensive courses from £650 to £1,850. Test day car hire and mock tests available to ensure you're test-ready.Grade A instructors with a 92% pass rate across 500+ students, specializing in Tolworth Test Centre routes and nervous driver support. Two-hour lessons at £75...
Elephant Driving School
£37.50 per hour for standard lessons, or 10 hours for £365 with block booking discounts. Multiple instructors with strong first-time pass reviews, including one student who passed after just 27 hours. Test day car hire available for £145, covering practice, the test itself, and the drive home.£37.50 per hour for standard lessons, or 10 hours for £365 with block booking discounts. Multiple instructors with strong first-time pass reviews, including one...
Kam School of Motoring
Independent instructor with a strong track record of first-time passes, including students passing within 20 lessons. Weekday lessons from £37/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block; weekend rates at £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours. Mock tests, Pass Plus courses, and motorway tuition also available.Independent instructor with a strong track record of first-time passes, including students passing within 20 lessons. Weekday lessons from £37/hour or £360 for...
Kings Driving Centre
Founded by experienced driving instructors, Kings Driving Centre specialises in helping learners overcome driving anxiety and master specific manoeuvres like parallel parking. Block packages start at £365 for 10 hours, £700 for 20 hours, and £1,050 for 30+ hours, with test car usage available to reduce test day stress.Founded by experienced driving instructors, Kings Driving Centre specialises in helping learners overcome driving anxiety and master specific manoeuvres like...
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Surbiton Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 7 nearby test centres
Tolworth achieves the highest pass rates here at 53.3%, with its suburban Surrey roads offering good practice opportunities, while Greenford struggles at 40.5% amid the challenging A40 approaches and busy Perivale industrial areas. These 8 centres saw 79,957 tests between 2024 and 2025, with the varying environments from leafy Chertsey to congested Southall creating dramatically different pass rates. Men generally outperform women by 3-5 percentage points, most notably at Greenford where the gap reaches 7.8%. Automatic drivers achieve their best results at Tolworth with 50.7% pass rates, while the stop-start traffic around areas like Yeading and Southall generally favours automatic transmission over the constant clutch work required in heavy West London traffic.
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 takenGreenford (Horsenden Lane)
7,106 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 |
| Greenford (Horsenden Lane) | 35.8% | 43.6% | 37.7% | 40.5% | 7,106 |