Driving Lessons in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne has 17 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors to choose from. Schools charge between £32.50 and £40 per hour (averaging £37) and hold an excellent average rating of 4.8 stars. Four schools offer automatic driving lessons, four offer female driving instructors, and four offer intensive courses, while 5 of the independent driving instructors are female driving instructors. Pass rates at nearby test centres vary significantly, from 37.5% at Gateshead to 51.1% at Sunderland.

£37
average price
17
driving schools
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Driving lessons in Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Paulo's School of Motoring

Paulo's School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5(89)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

£40/hour for manual or £42/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour block deals at £390 and £400 respectively. Over 500 happy students and 7 years' experience, with reviews highlighting Paulo's patient, professional approach and ability to transform nervous beginners into confident drivers. Pass Plus courses also available at £360 for 6 hours.

168 Two Ball Lonnen, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 9RYView school
Pass with Adrian

Pass with Adrian

Manual

5(60)
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

Established in 2004 with a high first-time pass rate, this school focuses on 2-hour lessons to maximise practical training time while keeping costs down. £76 for a 2-hour lesson or £370 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons available.

5 Park Terrace, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 6QDView school
Independence Driving School

Independence Driving School

Manual

5(2)
From £36/hr10hrs for £350Save £10

Grade A instructor with 19 years' experience and nearly 1,000 students progressed to passing drivers. Gary specialises in nervous learners and has built an above-average pass rate through patient, relaxed teaching that focuses on safe driving skills, not just test technique. £36/hour or £350 for 10 hours, with a beginner special of £170 for 5 hours; all packages include one month's free subscription to Driving Test Success Online.

Dumpling Hall, 10 Ormskirk Cl, Bell's Close, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 7XNView school
Roadify Driving School

Roadify Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(29)86% pass rate
10hrs for £400

86% pass rate, nearly double the UK average, with personalised lessons tailored to your weak points rather than generic instruction. Block packages start at £400 for 10 hours (valid 6 months), with 20-hour and 30-hour options available. Calm, patient instructors focus on building confidence through structured teaching, video-recorded feedback, and flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
7PR, 63Birchwood AvenueDeneNewcastle Upon TyneNE7, 61 Birchwood Ave, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7PRView school
Enigma Driving

Enigma Driving

Manual

4.7(13)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

All lessons are 2 hours long at £35/hour, or £33/hour in a 10-hour block with free theory website access included. A single, reliable instructor offering flexible scheduling from your home, school, college or work, with Pass Plus courses also available.

EveningsWeekends
44 Sherfield Dr, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7LNView school
Passport Driving School

Passport Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.6(28)
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £360

£37/hour for manual or £39/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £360 (manual) or £380 (automatic). Rated 5/5 based on 121 reviews, the school specialises in learners with learning difficulties and disabilities, with one instructor trained in tailored methods for additional support. Intensive courses available from £45/hour, plus Pass Plus courses and theory test preparation.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
7 Briarsyde, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SLView school
North Star Driving School

North Star Driving School

Manual

4.3(108)
From £38/hr20hrs for £720Save £40

Established in 2003 with thousands of successful passes and a high pass rate, North Star combines defensive driving training with instructors experienced in teaching teens, adults, and seniors. £38/hour or block deals from £170 for 5 hours up to £720 for 20 hours, with pick-up and drop-off included throughout the area and no extra charges for evenings or weekends.

EveningsWeekends
34 Paignton Ave, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 8RSView school
Alpha Driving School

Alpha Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.3(6)
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

Alpha Driving School boasts excellent first-time pass rates with 5-star reviews across 121 learners, including students passing in as little as 9 lessons. Manual lessons start at £37/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block; automatic lessons at £39/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with intensive courses available from £45/hour and flexible 1, 1.5, or 2-hour slots to suit your schedule.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
7 Briarsyde, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SLView school
PassU Driving

PassU Driving

Manual

From £39/hr10hrs for £380Save £10

Operating since 2006 with a Pass Plus certified instructor, PassU Driving offers competitive hourly rates from £39 with flexible block deals: 10 hours for £380 or 20 hours for £750. One-to-one lessons guarantee no car sharing, and semi-intensive courses are available alongside Pass Plus training for newly qualified drivers.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 2PHView school
Learner One

Learner One

Manual

From £36/hr10hrs for £350Save £10

Learner One has built its reputation on competitive rates starting from £35 per hour, with block booking discounts on 5, 10, 15 and 20-hour packages. Flexible lesson lengths (1, 1.5 or 2 hours) mean you can find a format that suits your schedule, with no extra charge for evenings or weekends. One-to-one instruction is tailored to your ability, and the driving school manager is always available if you have questions.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 6GUView school
m8s-r8s Driving School

m8s-r8s Driving School

Manual

5(1)

Independent Newcastle driving school using only cars less than two years old, so you're learning in genuinely modern vehicles. Lessons are structured around your needs across Newcastle and Gateshead, with Pass Plus courses also available.

EveningsWeekends
10 Chatton Grv, East Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 2FQView school
NE1 Driving

NE1 Driving

Manual

All instructors are Pass Plus certified and CRB checked, with structured lessons that track your progress and provide detailed feedback at every stage. The school focuses on building confidence and creating a sense of achievement, whether you're preparing for your test or developing safer driving skills. Contact them directly for current pricing and to discuss their latest offers.

32 Wheatfield Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8DNView school
Iain Robinson driver training

Iain Robinson driver training

Manual

5(55)
293 Eastgarth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 4HHView school
Denton School Of Motoring

Denton School Of Motoring

Manual

5(1)
15 Heddon Cl, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 2LYView school
Pass It Now - Driving School

Pass It Now - Driving School

Manual

4.3(16)
17 Marleen Ct, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5DWView school
Steve's Driving Tuition

Steve's Driving Tuition

Manual

4 Gatekeeper Cl, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 9EHView school

Drive with Skills Driving School

Manual

Two Ball Lonnen, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 9RSView school

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Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£37
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£30–35
1
£35–40
8

Based on prices from 9 driving schools in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Intensive courses in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Want to pass fast?

4 Newcastle Upon Tyne schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Newcastle Upon Tyne Test Centres and Pass Rates

The centres around Newcastle upon Tyne vary a lot, and Gateshead is the one to think hard about. Its pass rate of 38% puts it among the lowest 5% of all 303 centres in Britain. At the other end, Sunderland has the highest pass rate nearby at 51%, in line with the 50% average across Great Britain, and the shortest typical wait at about 2 months. If you learn somewhere that makes Sunderland a real option, it's a sensible switch to look at. For automatic tests, Gosforth does best at 44%, close to Britain's average automatic pass rate of 45%, though its typical wait is the longest at about 5 months.

51%

Sunderland

10,436 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate53.6%
Automatic pass rate42.7%
51%

Blyth

6,973 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate54.9%
Automatic pass rate39.4%
48%

Gosforth

10,531 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate50.7%
Automatic pass rate44.3%
38%

Gateshead

9,512 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate39.3%
Automatic pass rate32.7%

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