Driving Lessons in Surbiton
Surbiton's 11 driving schools average an excellent 4.9-star rating, with nine offering automatic driving lessons and eight providing intensive courses. Hourly rates from the six schools with published pricing range from £37 to £42.50, averaging £39. Female driving instructors are available at two schools, though no independent driving instructors are currently listed for the area. Test centre options are plentiful: nearby Tolworth has the highest pass rate at 53.6%, followed by Chertsey (52.9%) and Morden (51%), while Mitcham sits at 47%.
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Driving lessons in Surbiton
11 driving schools.
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Pedals2Pass Driving
Manual and automatic
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.
Tolworth Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Kingston Driving School
Automatic
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.
Kings Driving Centre
Manual and automatic
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.
A3 Driving School
Manual and automatic
£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.
Elephant Driving School
Manual and automatic
£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.
Kam School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
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.
Excellence Driving School
Manual
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.
RSM Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
The Driving Clinic Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Graduate at Driving
Manual
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Best block deals in Surbiton
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Intensive courses in Surbiton
Want to pass fast?
8 Surbiton schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Surbiton Test Centres and Pass Rates
With eight centres near Surbiton, you've got real choice. Tolworth has the highest pass rate at 54%, ahead of the 50% national average, but it also has the longest typical wait, about 5½ months. Yeading matches Chertsey on 53%, has the best automatic pass rate nearby at 52%, and its typical wait is less than a month. Greenford is the weak spot, with a pass rate of 41% that puts it in the bottom tenth of centres nationally, and Southall is a little under average at 45%. If Yeading works for you, it ticks a lot of boxes.
Tolworth (London)
10,164 tests taken · typical wait 5½ monthsChertsey (London)
9,082 tests taken · typical wait 5 monthsYeading (London)
6,735 tests taken · typical wait less than a monthMorden (London)
15,770 tests taken · typical wait 4½ monthsIsleworth (Fleming Way)
12,687 tests taken · typical wait 5 monthsMitcham (London)
15,046 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsSouthall (London)
8,543 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthGreenford (Horsenden Lane)
7,222 tests taken · typical wait 4 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Tolworth (London) | 53.6% | 56.1% | 49.9% | 10,164 | 5½ months |
| Chertsey (London) | 52.9% | 55.5% | 47.3% | 9,082 | 5 months |
| Yeading (London) | 52.8% | 53.2% | 51.9% | 6,735 | Less than a month |
| Morden (London) | 51.0% | 51.8% | 49.8% | 15,770 | 4½ months |
| Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 50.4% | 52.3% | 47.8% | 12,687 | 5 months |
| Mitcham (London) | 47.0% | 48.5% | 45.4% | 15,046 | 3½ months |
| Southall (London) | 44.8% | 46.6% | 41.7% | 8,543 | 1 month |
| Greenford (Horsenden Lane) | 41.4% | 41.8% | 41.0% | 7,222 | 4 months |