Driving Lessons in Bargoed

Three driving schools serve Bargoed with impressive 4.8-star ratings and budget-friendly pricing at £40 per hour. Both automatic driving lessons and intensive courses are well-represented among the schools, with 2 schools offering female driving instructors. Multiple test centres serve the area, with Abergavenny offering the strongest 61.1% pass rate compared to others hovering around 50-53%.

Bargoed's Top Picks

Top Rated

Kyle's Driving School

Highest-rated manual driving school in Bargoed.

5.0(54 reviews)
Best Automatic

Kyle's Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Bargoed.

5.0(54 reviews)

Driving Schools in Bargoed

3 schools

Glenn's School Of Motoring

Glenn's School Of Motoring

5.0(29)

14 years' experience delivering manual lessons to nervous drivers, new drivers, and those preparing for test day. Services include motorway tuition, refresher...

Manual
40 Moorland Rd, Bargoed CF81 8UJ
Kyle's Driving School

Kyle's Driving School

40hrs for £1600
5.0(54)

Specialists in intensive driving courses designed to get learners from beginner to test-ready in as little as a week. Block packages range from 20 to 40 hours...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
29 Heolddu Grove, Bargoed CF81 8UX
Learn Auto Wales

Learn Auto Wales

From £40/hr
4.4(20)

Experienced instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons to help learners pass sooner and save money. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £40/hour with tailored...

AutomaticIntensive
5 Bridge St, Bargoed CF81 9AA

Block Booking Deals in Bargoed

1 school offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Kyle's Driving School

40hrs for £1600

£40.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Bargoed

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£40/hr
2 schools5.0best rated

Bargoed Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre

The two test centres here saw 12,257 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Merthyr Tydfil achieving a 53.5% pass rate compared to Llantrisant's 50.6%. Women passed at rates of 50.9% and 52.5% respectively, while men achieved 55.8% and 49.2%. The Valleys roads around Merthyr include steep hills and narrow streets that test clutch control, while Llantrisant sits on more varied terrain with better practice for roundabouts and A-road junctions. Automatic learners had pass rates of 48.7% at Merthyr and 41.4% at Llantrisant.

54%

Merthyr Tydfil

3,703 tests taken
Women50.9%
Men55.8%
Automatic48.7%

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