Driving Lessons in Bargoed
Bargoed has 3 driving schools with one advertising £40 per hour, and schools here average 4.8 stars. Two schools offer automatic driving lessons and 2 run intensive courses for faster training. The Merthyr Tydfil test centre reports a 53.5% pass rate, well above many UK averages.
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Top driving schools in Bargoed by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Driving schools and instructors in Bargoed
Learn Auto Wales
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 tuition matched to your learning style, plus bespoke intensive courses available on request.
Kyle's Driving School
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 (£800–£1,600), with flexible payment options including a £70 deposit to secure your course. Test day car hire available for £67.
Glenn's School Of Motoring
14 years' experience delivering manual lessons to nervous drivers, new drivers, and those preparing for test day. Services include motorway tuition, refresher courses, and Pass Plus courses—contact to discuss pricing and availability.
Block booking
Best block deals in Bargoed
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops.
Intensive courses in Bargoed
Want to pass fast?
2 Bargoed schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Bargoed Test Centres and Pass Rates
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.
Merthyr Tydfil
3,703 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 50.9% | 55.8% | 48.7% | 53.5% | 3,703 |