Driving Lessons in Pontyclun
Pontyclun currently has one driving school in our directory charging £40 per hour, with an excellent 5-star rating and automatic driving lessons available. While there are no independent driving instructors listed here, learners have four nearby test centre options. Barry offers the highest pass rate at 57%, followed by Llantrisant (54%) and Bridgend (53.3%), while Cardiff (Llanishen) sits lower at 46.5%.
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Driving schools and instructors in Pontyclun
Kevin King Driving Lessons
Grade A instructor with an excellent reputation and good pass rate, backed by a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with any lesson. Structured courses from £40/hour (1.5-hour lessons at £60, two-hour lessons at £80), with block deals from £390 for 10 hours, plus free colour handouts and MyDriveTime app access. Test car hire available for £95 per 2.5-hour session.
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Best block deals in Pontyclun
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £10.
Pontyclun Test Centres and Pass Rates
Barry leads the pack with 61.8% from this group of 4 centres, though it only handled 1,621 tests compared to Cardiff Llanishen's massive 14,852. The 31,965 total tests from 2024 to 2025 produced a healthy 54.2% average across the area. Automatic learners achieved strong results, particularly at Barry with 60.7% and Bridgend with 48.9%. Women slightly edged men overall (53.8% versus 53.6%). The mix of quieter valleys roads around Llantrisant, busy Cardiff suburban routes, and Bridgend's M4 corridor connections means your test experience varies significantly depending on which centre you choose.
Barry
2,244 tests taken · 10 week waitLlantrisant
9,909 tests taken · 9 week waitBridgend
5,990 tests taken · 6 week waitCardiff (Llanishen)
16,401 tests taken · 11 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry | 57.3% | 56.8% | 49.8% | 57.0% | 2,244 | 10 weeks |
| Llantrisant | 56.2% | 52.5% | 45.0% | 54.0% | 9,909 | 9 weeks |
| Bridgend | 53.8% | 52.9% | 43.0% | 53.3% | 5,990 | 6 weeks |
| Cardiff (Llanishen) | 44.7% | 48.1% | 39.2% | 46.5% | 16,401 | 11 weeks |