Driving Lessons in Thames Ditton

Thames Ditton's 7 driving schools charge between £43.33 and £48 per hour, reflecting the area's premium pricing, and all hold perfect 5-star ratings. Three schools offer automatic driving lessons, 2 have female driving instructors, and 2 provide intensive courses. There are no independent driving instructors currently listed, but learners have multiple test centre options including Tolworth at 53.6% and Chertsey at 52.9%, alongside several other London centres with varying pass rates.

£46
average price
7
driving schools
7
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Thames Ditton

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Dens Driving School

Dens Driving School

5
From £48/hr10hrs for £460Save £20

A 30-year institution in Thames Ditton with instructors boasting up to 35 years' experience and consistently high pass rates. £48/hour or £460 for a 10-hour block, with motorway tuition and refresher courses included. Instructors know all local test routes inside out, so you'll practise exactly what the examiner might ask.

ManualFemale Instructors
2 Manordene Cl, Thames Ditton KT7 0DZView school
RMC Driving School

RMC Driving School

5
From £47.50/hr

Patient, professional instructor offering 1.5 or 2-hour lessons at £47.50 weekdays, £50 weekends, with a brand new manual Ford Fiesta. Specialised courses include a 2-hour motorway confidence session (£100) and Pass Plus at £285, which can save new drivers hundreds on insurance.

ManualEveningsWeekends
8 Oakdene Ave, Thames Ditton KT7 0AYView school
A+ Driving School

A+ Driving School

5
From £45/hr

A-grade instructors with specialist experience training other driving instructors, plus fleet and Pass Plus courses. Two-hour lessons are the focus here, designed to consolidate progress with structured debrief and on-road practice of each syllabus topic. Lessons start from £45/hour and cater to all learners, including those with anxiety, dyslexia, and non-UK drivers preparing for their test.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
268 Walton Rd, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 2HTView school
Intuition School of Motoring

Intuition School of Motoring

576.2% pass rate
From £43.33/hr15hrs for £540Save £110

A Grade instructor with 16 years' experience and a 76.2% pass rate (UK average 48.7%), achieving 100% passes in January 2026 with just 3.1 faults per test on average. Specialises in learners with dyslexia and dyspraxia, using 1.5-hour lessons in a VW Polo with dual controls. £65 per 1.5-hour lesson, or £540 for a 10-lesson block (15 hours at £36/hour equivalent); Pass Plus courses also available at £235 for six hours across three sessions.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
46 Avern Rd, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 2JBView school
Testbusters Driving School

Testbusters Driving School

4.9
From £45/hr

Established in 1976, Testbusters has trained over 2,000 learners to pass their tests with a high first-time pass rate. Single lessons cost £45/hour for manual or automatic, with a beginner offer of £160 for the first 4 hours; test day car hire is £195 including a pre-test lesson. Motorway lessons, refresher courses, and Pass Plus training are also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
35 The Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 5HYView school
Molesey Driving School

Molesey Driving School

5

Established in 2007, this school builds strong local reputation with 90% of pupils coming via recommendation. They handle everything from beginner lessons to motorway tuition, confidence building, and UK licence conversions in a calm, supportive environment.

Manual
Hurstfield Rd, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 1QUView school
Eco Driving School

Eco Driving School

589.47% pass rate

89.47% first-time pass rate in 2025 with a focus on safe and ecological driving techniques. Manual lessons only, serving Hampton and surrounding areas. Contact Jules on 07867 792865 or enquire online to book.

Manual
Briar Cl, Hampton TW12 3YZView school

Block booking

Best block deals in Thames Ditton

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £110.

  1. Intuition School of Motoring

    £54015 hrs

    £36/hr£43.33/hr

    Save £110

  2. Dens Driving School

    £46010 hrs

    £46/hr£48/hr

    Save £20

Intensive courses in Thames Ditton

Want to pass fast?

2 Thames Ditton schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Thames Ditton Test Centres and Pass Rates

The Thames Ditton area's eight test centres handled 79,957 tests from 2024 to 2025, with pass rates varying dramatically across locations. Tolworth leads with 53.3% while Greenford (Horsenden Lane) struggles at just 40.5%, likely due to its position near busy West London traffic corridors and complex junction systems. Women averaged 43.2% to 50.8% across centres, with men typically 2-4 percentage points higher. Automatic pass rates ranged from 37.7% to 50.7%, generally reflecting each centre's overall difficulty level.

54%

Tolworth (London)

10,164 tests taken · 10 week wait
Women51.0%
Men55.8%
Automatic49.9%
53%

Chertsey (London)

9,082 tests taken · 16 week wait
Women51.9%
Men53.8%
Automatic47.3%
53%

Yeading (London)

6,735 tests taken · 13 week wait
Women50.0%
Men54.0%
Automatic51.9%
51%

Morden (London)

15,770 tests taken · 14 week wait
Women49.1%
Men52.7%
Automatic49.8%
50%

Isleworth (Fleming Way)

12,687 tests taken · 16 week wait
Women48.0%
Men52.3%
Automatic47.8%
45%

Southall (London)

8,543 tests taken · 12 week wait
Women40.8%
Men46.9%
Automatic41.7%
41%

Greenford (Horsenden Lane)

7,222 tests taken · 11 week wait
Women36.9%
Men44.0%
Automatic41.0%

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