Driving Lessons in Surrey

Surrey's 121 driving schools and 226 independent driving instructors provide extensive coverage across the county, from Guildford to Croydon. Schools average a strong 4.8-star rating, with pricing typically around £43 per hour where listed (ranging from £33 to £60). Automatic driving lessons are available at 56 schools, female driving instructors at 22 schools, and intensive courses at 49 schools. There are also 67 independent female driving instructors operating throughout the county. Test centre pass rates vary widely across the region: Farnborough leads at 59.7% and Guildford at 57.1%, while Crawley (42.7%) and Greenford (41.4%) present tougher conditions, according to 2025-26 DVSA data.

£43
average price
121
driving schools
226
independent instructors
14
test centres

Driving lessons in Surrey

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Prepare to Pass Driving School

Prepare to Pass Driving School

Automatic

5

Instructor Nour has built a reputation for transforming nervous learners into confident drivers, with multiple five-star reviews praising his patient, supportive teaching style and first-time pass results. The school focuses on building real driving skills rather than just test technique, tailoring every lesson to your pace and personality. Services include automatic lessons, motorway training, Pass Plus courses, and refresher lessons for returning drivers.

Church Rd, Worcester Park KT4 7RAView school
Molesey Driving School

Molesey Driving School

Manual

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.

Hurstfield Rd, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 1QUView school
Bas Fountain Driving

Bas Fountain Driving

Manual

5

Independent instructor since 2020 with over a decade of experience teaching nervous drivers and learners of all abilities. Offers intensive courses, motorway tuition, and Pass Plus alongside standard lessons, with flexible scheduling Monday to Saturday to fit your timetable. Based in Camberley with local expertise across the Blackwater Valley, using Farnborough test centre which has a strong pass rate.

Intensive
5 Krooner Rd, Camberley GU15 2QPView school
Brad's Driving School

Brad's Driving School

Manual and automatic

5

Brad's Driving School guarantees weekly 1.5 to 2-hour lessons at £70–£90 per lesson, with a calm, structured approach covering the full DVSA syllabus plus skills beyond the test. Mock tests (£90 for 2 hours including a 45-minute session at local test centres) help gauge readiness, while motorway and refresher lessons are also available. Free access to their learning portal and a simple booking system with no fees make progression straightforward.

Intensive
84 Chart Downs, Dorking RH5 4DQView school
Acorn Driving

Acorn Driving

Manual and automatic

5

Established since 1988, Acorn Driving is a family-run operation representing advanced instructors with strong pass rates across the region. Flexible options range from hourly lessons to intensive courses tailored to your pace, plus semi-intensive and quick pass courses for those close to test standard. In-car theory tuition and Pass Plus courses also available; contact for current pricing and weekly promotions.

Intensive
69 Saffron Platt, Guildford GU2 9XXView 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
Turning Point Driving School

Turning Point Driving School

Manual

5
Block bookings available

Strong first-time pass rates backed by glowing reviews praising instructor patience and progress updates. Lessons are tailored to your learning style (visual, auditory, read/write, kinaesthetic) rather than one-size-fits-all teaching, with flexible 1.5 and 2-hour slots plus 4-week block packages designed around your college, work, and sports commitments.

Rosemary Ln, Blackwater, Camberley GU17 0LJView school
A to Z Driving School

A to Z Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
Block bookings available

A to Z Driving School offers flexible lesson packages with a free 30-minute trial for new students booking a 10-hour block. Block booking discounts are available across 10, 20, and 30-hour packages, plus a comprehensive full learning package that includes 30 hours of lessons and a mock test. Mock tests, test car hire, and refresher lessons for returning drivers round out a service designed to build confidence from your first lesson through test day.

Female InstructorsTest car available
129 Grange Rd, Guildford GU2 9QQView school
Easy Driver

Easy Driver

Manual and automatic

5
Block bookings available

Known for building confidence in nervous learners with a calm, patient approach that's earned five-star reviews. Six-lesson block courses are tailored to your learning style, with door-to-door pickup and drop-off included. Manual lessons available weekdays and Saturday mornings.

EveningsWeekends
Keepers Cottage, Downside Common Rd, Cobham KT11 3NFView school
DoDrive

DoDrive

Manual

5

DoDrive specialises in intensive driving courses designed to get learners test-ready in 1–8 days, with practical test fees and booking included in every course. A 10% student discount is available, and the school serves 128 postcodes across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, and London. Their ORDIT-accredited team also trains new driving instructors.

IntensiveTest car available
Suite 3, 66 Addlestone Rd, Addlestone KT15 2RXView school
Cols Driving School

Cols Driving School

Manual

5
Block bookings available

A single-instructor school offering referral rewards: bring a friend for a 10-hour block booking and you get one hour free. Block booking discounts are available, and Pass Plus courses are offered alongside standard lessons.

Intensive
48 Tartar Rd, Cobham KT11 2ARView school
driveplan

driveplan

Manual and automatic

5
Block bookings available

Grade A instructor with an exceptional 49 out of 51 Standard Check score achieved in 2025, backed by hundreds of five-star Google reviews. Tailored lessons focus on building skills that last a lifetime, with bulk lesson discounts available and modern vehicles used throughout. Small, values-driven school prioritising honesty, transparency, and getting learners test-ready quickly.

1 Brook Rd, Redhill RH1 3EJView school
Michelle Hurn Driving School

Michelle Hurn Driving School

Manual

4.9(15)

Grade A instructor specialising in nervous and first-time drivers with a person-centred approach. Two-hour lessons tailored to build confidence at your own pace, with a first-time pass testimonial on record.

Female Instructors
Cody Rd, Farnborough GU14 0DDView school
Just Jeff School of Motoring

Just Jeff School of Motoring

Manual

4.9

One-on-one tuition with personalized coaching focused on building confidence and safe driving skills. Uses a modern Mazda 2 with dual controls, and offers hourly lessons plus Pass Plus and refresher courses across the local area.

Junction Rd, Dorking RH4 3HLView 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
Wright Turn Driving

Wright Turn Driving

Manual

4.9

Nick Wright has built a strong reputation for patience and confidence-building, with multiple first-time pass testimonials from nervous learners. Operating since 2007, he offers flexible scheduling including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, with pick-up from home, college, or work. An air-conditioned car with dual controls is available for all lessons.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
Walkers Ridge, Camberley GU15 2DFView school
Mike's Driving School

Mike's Driving School

Manual

4.8
Block bookings available

Patient, experienced instructor with consistently strong testimonials from first-time passers and nervous drivers alike. Manual lessons available with flexible collection and drop-off, block booking discounts, and evening/weekend appointments. Call for current hourly rates.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
78 Wolfs Wood, Oxted RH8 0HJView school
GSI Driving School

GSI Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.6
Block bookings available

Family-run school with four instructors offering a caring approach, particularly welcoming to nervous drivers. Discounted block booking deals available (10 or 20-hour packages), plus motorway instruction and refresher lessons for experienced drivers.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
Foxhills, Woking GU21 3LTView school
Highway Driving School

Highway Driving School

Manual

3.5

Known for converting motorcycle riders to car driving and supporting nervous learners, Highway Driving School takes a measured approach to intensive courses, recommending no more than four hours daily split across morning and afternoon sessions. Jason Thorne emphasises safe defensive driving habits over test-passing shortcuts, with door-to-door collection from local colleges and workplaces. Lessons are one-to-one in a dual-controlled Mini with power steering and air-conditioning.

Intensive
10 Wey Cl, Ash, Aldershot GU12 6LYView school
Think Driving School

Think Driving School

Manual and automatic

3

Founded by two experienced instructors in 2005, Think structures lessons around your learning pace rather than a fixed curriculum, claiming learners can save up to 60% compared to larger chains. Four introductory lessons for £69 let you assess the instructor before committing. Seven-day-a-week availability plus Pass Plus courses and free tutorial videos on roundabouts, manoeuvres, and test centre routes support your progress beyond the test.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
26 Ladygrove Dr, Guildford GU4 7FAView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Surrey?

Most learners pay £45–£50 an hour. Under £45 is a good deal, over £55 is at the higher end.

Typical
£44
Most pay
£45–£50
Schools
£30–35
1
£35–40
18
£40–45
21
£45–50
25
£50–55
2
£55–60
3

Based on prices from 70 driving schools in Surrey.

Intensive courses in Surrey

Want to pass fast?

49 Surrey schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Surrey Test Centres and Pass Rates

Surrey has 14 centres in and around it, so the range is wide. Farnborough leads with a pass rate of 60%, well above the 50% national average, and has the best automatic pass rate in the area at 52%. Guildford is also strong at 57%. Greenford, at 41%, and Crawley, at 43%, both rank among the lowest tenth of centres in Britain, while Southall is a little below average at 45%. Typical waits run from less than a month at Yeading to about 5½ months at Tolworth. If you're learning near Crawley, it's worth asking whether a stronger centre is realistic for you.

60%

Farnborough

10,482 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate62.6%
Automatic pass rate52.2%
57%

Guildford

4,542 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate59.9%
Automatic pass rate50.8%
54%

Redhill Aerodrome

5,408 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate56.0%
Automatic pass rate49.7%
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%
52%

Uxbridge (London)

6,051 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate53.4%
Automatic pass rate50.3%
51%

Morden (London)

15,770 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate51.8%
Automatic pass rate49.8%
51%

Slough (London)

10,509 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate53.9%
Automatic pass rate46.3%
50%

Isleworth (Fleming Way)

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

Areas in Surrey