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%.

£39
average price
11
driving schools
8
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Driving lessons in Surbiton

11 driving schools.

Showing 1–11 of 11 driving schools in Surbiton.

Pedals2Pass Driving

Pedals2Pass Driving

Manual and automatic

5(22)
From £40/hr

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.

IntensiveTest car available
49 Regent Rd, Surbiton KT5 8NNView school
Tolworth Driving School

Tolworth Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(2)92% pass rate
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £365Save £10

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.

IntensiveTest car available
74 School Ln, Surbiton KT6 7QJView school
Kingston Driving School

Kingston Driving School

Automatic

5
From £42.50/hr

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.

Intensive
Speaks Turkish, Hindi
36 Portsmouth Rd, Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton KT6 4HQView school
Kings Driving Centre

Kings Driving Centre

Manual and automatic

5
10hrs for £365

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
St Philip's Rd, Surbiton KT6 4DUView school
A3 Driving School

A3 Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

£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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
18 The Broadway, Tolworth, Surbiton KT6 7HNView school
Elephant Driving School

Elephant Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.3
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £365Save £10

£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.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
152 Chiltern Dr, Surbiton KT5 8LSView school
Kam School of Motoring

Kam School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
141 Ewell Rd, Surbiton KT6 6ALView school
Excellence Driving School

Excellence Driving School

Manual

5(158)
Block bookings available

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.

110 Beresford Ave, Surbiton KT5 9LSView school
RSM Driving School

RSM Driving School

Manual and automatic

5

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 Crossways, Raeburn Ave, Surbiton KT5 9DNView school
The Driving Clinic Driving School

The Driving Clinic Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9

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.

Intensive
9 Saxon Cl, Surbiton KT6 6BPView school
Graduate at Driving

Graduate at Driving

Manual

5(8)
64 Berrylands, Elgar Ave, Surbiton KT5 9JNView school

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.

54%

Tolworth (London)

10,164 tests taken · typical wait 5½ months
Manual pass rate56.1%
Automatic pass rate49.9%
53%

Chertsey (London)

9,082 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate55.5%
Automatic pass rate47.3%
53%

Yeading (London)

6,735 tests taken · typical wait less than a month
Manual pass rate53.2%
Automatic pass rate51.9%
51%

Morden (London)

15,770 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate51.8%
Automatic pass rate49.8%
50%

Isleworth (Fleming Way)

12,687 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate52.3%
Automatic pass rate47.8%
47%

Mitcham (London)

15,046 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate48.5%
Automatic pass rate45.4%
45%

Southall (London)

8,543 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate46.6%
Automatic pass rate41.7%
41%

Greenford (Horsenden Lane)

7,222 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate41.8%
Automatic pass rate41.0%

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