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.
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Driving lessons in Thames Ditton
7 driving schools and 0 independent instructors.
Showing 1–7 of 7 driving schools.
Dens Driving School
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.
RMC Driving School
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.
A+ Driving School
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.
Intuition School of Motoring
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.
Testbusters Driving School
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.
Molesey Driving School
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.
Eco Driving School
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.
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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.
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
Thames Ditton learners have seven centres and 70,203 tests taken between 2025 and 2026. Tolworth has the highest pass rate at 53.6%, while Greenford (Horsenden Lane) sits at 41.4%. The roads around Greenford include the A40 Western Avenue with its fast multi-lane sections, complex junctions near North Circular connections, and dense residential streets where parked cars narrow the road. Automatic pass rates range from 41% at Greenford to 51.9% at Yeading, and waits go from 10 weeks at Tolworth to 16 at Chertsey and Isleworth.
Tolworth (London)
10,164 tests taken · 10 week waitChertsey (London)
9,082 tests taken · 16 week waitYeading (London)
6,735 tests taken · 13 week waitMorden (London)
15,770 tests taken · 14 week waitIsleworth (Fleming Way)
12,687 tests taken · 16 week waitSouthall (London)
8,543 tests taken · 12 week waitGreenford (Horsenden Lane)
7,222 tests taken · 11 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolworth (London) | 51.0% | 55.8% | 49.9% | 53.6% | 10,164 | 10 weeks |
| Chertsey (London) | 51.9% | 53.8% | 47.3% | 52.9% | 9,082 | 16 weeks |
| Yeading (London) | 50.0% | 54.0% | 51.9% | 52.8% | 6,735 | 13 weeks |
| Morden (London) | 49.1% | 52.7% | 49.8% | 51.0% | 15,770 | 14 weeks |
| Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 48.0% | 52.3% | 47.8% | 50.4% | 12,687 | 16 weeks |
| Southall (London) | 40.8% | 46.9% | 41.7% | 44.8% | 8,543 | 12 weeks |
| Greenford (Horsenden Lane) | 36.9% | 44.0% | 41.0% | 41.4% | 7,222 | 11 weeks |