Driving Lessons in Barry

Barry's 7 driving schools offer exceptional value at £31-£46 per hour with perfect 5-star ratings across the board. Independent learners can choose from 40 independent driving instructors, including 10 female driving instructors, while 2 schools also offer female driving instructors. The local Barry test centre excels with a 61.8% pass rate, though Cardiff Llanishen provides another solid option at 51.3%.

From £31/hr·Average £39/hr·Automatic from £46/hr

Barry's Top Picks

Best Value

Mad River Training

Cheapest manual driving school in Barry.

5.0(31 reviews)
£31/hr
Top Rated

I Will Drive

Highest-rated manual driving school in Barry.

5.0(540 reviews)
£46/hr
Best Automatic

I Will Drive

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Barry.

5.0(540 reviews)
£46/hr
Female Instructors

Lloyds Driving School

Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Barry.

5.0(232 reviews)
£45/hr

Driving Schools in Barry

7 schools

I Will Drive

I Will Drive

From £46/hr·10hrs for £450Save 2%
5.0(540)

£46/hour for automatic lessons with flexible block deals from 10 to 25 hours (£450–£1,125), plus intensive courses tailored to your experience level. Trading...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
28 Picton Rd, Rhoose, Barry CF62 3HU
Lloyds Driving School

Lloyds Driving School

From £45/hr
5.0(232)

Family-run school with three instructors combining over 30 years of experience. Each lesson is tailored to your pace, whether you're a complete beginner,...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
144 Colcot Rd, Barry CF62 8UH
Magnet Driving School

Magnet Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%

Experienced instructor specialising in nervous learners and students with dyslexia and dyspraxia, offering one-to-one lessons in a relaxed, structured...

ManualFemale Instructors
Picton Rd, Rhoose, Barry CF62 3HU
Mad River Training

Mad River Training

From £31/hr·10hrs for £300Save 3%
5.0(31)

An A-grade instructor delivering student-centred, active learning rather than traditional instructor-led methods, helping you develop real-world driving skills...

ManualIntensive
13 Merioneth Pl, Barry CF62 9AJ
Bethan Close Automatic Driving Academy

Bethan Close Automatic Driving Academy

Manual
Tor View, Victoria Park Rd, Barry CF63 2JS
Chris B Drivingschool

Chris B Drivingschool

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(86)

Intensive courses are the focus here, designed to get you test-ready and confident in the shortest timeframe possible. Standard lessons are £40/hour or £380 for...

ManualIntensive
12 Pontypridd Rd, Barry CF62 7LR
RoadRunner School of Motoring

RoadRunner School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £350

Instructor Craig Mordecai has built a reputation for high-quality tuition and excellent pass rates since qualifying in 1996. Beginners pay £35/hour (or £70 for...

Manual
29 Wye Cl, Barry CF62 7TF

Block Booking Deals in Barry

5 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

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Magnet Driving School

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

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Chris B Drivingschool

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

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Mad River Training

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

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I Will Drive

10hrs for £450

£45.00/hr

RoadRunner School of Motoring

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Barry

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Barry Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres

Women slightly outperform men at these three centres, achieving 50% to 62.5% compared to men's 49.2% to 61.1% across the 25,027 tests taken between 2024 and 2025. Barry centre itself excels with 61.8%, benefiting from the seaside town's quieter streets and straightforward layout, while busier Cardiff Llanishen manages 51.3% despite more challenging urban conditions. The Vale of Glamorgan's mix includes coastal roads, residential estates and approaches to Cardiff that test various skills. Automatic learners perform exceptionally well at Barry with 60.7%, though this drops to around 41-44% at the busier Cardiff and Llantrisant locations.

62%

Barry

1,621 tests taken
Women62.5%
Men61.1%
Automatic60.7%
51%

Cardiff (Llanishen)

14,852 tests taken
Women50.0%
Men52.2%
Automatic44.5%
51%

Llantrisant

8,554 tests taken
Women52.5%
Men49.2%
Automatic41.4%

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