Driving Lessons in Oswestry
Oswestry has 7 driving schools and a sizeable pool of 63 independent driving instructors, including 17 independent female driving instructors. Schools average £41 per hour where pricing is available, though only a couple of schools publish their rates. The Oswestry test centre records a 55.6% pass rate, one of the better figures you'll find in the region, though it's a smaller centre with around 1,660 tests per year.
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Driving schools and instructors in Oswestry
Karen's Driving School Shrewsbury
Award-winning school with an excellent first-time pass rate and over 20 years' experience. Two-hour lessons at £40 per hour (manual) or £42 (automatic), with a 10-hour package at £380 (manual) or £400 (automatic). Intensive courses range from 5 to 40 hours, all including practical test booking, starting at £420 for 5 hours.
Ian's Driving School Oswestry
I.A.M Advanced Instructor with 23 years' experience and former AA driving school trainer, focusing on developing safe, confident drivers beyond test standard. Standard 1.5-hour lessons at £57 or £375 for a 10-hour block; hourly rates from £42 for test-ready practice.
Tinsley LPD
14 years of driving experience including international travel across the USA and Australia, with a track record of first and second-time passes. Tailored lessons with theory preparation support, available in Oswestry and surrounding areas.
Josh's School of Motoring
Former primary school teacher with a degree in education who tailors lessons to individual learning styles. Uses dash cam and app technology to build confidence, and achieves a significantly higher than average pass rate compared to both national and local test centre figures. Based in Melverley and teaching across Shrewsbury, Bayston Hill, Baschurch, Ruyton XI Towns, Kinnerley, Knockin, Montford Bridge, and Bomere Heath.
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Best block deals in Oswestry
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £45.
Intensive courses in Oswestry
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1 Oswestry schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Oswestry Test Centres and Pass Rates
Oswestry achieved 55.6%, well above the national average of 48.6%, from 1,660 tests between 2024 and 2025. This Welsh border market town benefits from quieter roads and a simpler layout compared to major urban centres, with virtually identical performance for women (55.3%) and men (55.9%). The rural setting means automatic drivers achieved 46.4%, which while lower than manual, still represents decent performance for the area. Oswestry's straightforward road network and lighter traffic provide a more relaxed testing environment than busier centres.
Oswestry
1,660 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 55.3% | 55.9% | 46.4% | 55.6% | 1,660 |