Driving Lessons in Pontyclun
This small Welsh town has one driving school charging £40 per hour with perfect 5-star ratings and automatic driving lesson availability. Multiple test centre options provide flexibility, with Barry achieving an excellent 61.8% pass rate, while Llantrisant (50.6%), Bridgend (53.1%), and Cardiff Llanishen (51.3%) offer reasonable alternatives. The variety of test centres allows learners to choose based on familiarity with different areas.
Driving Schools in Pontyclun
1 school
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.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...
Block Booking Deals in Pontyclun
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Pontyclun Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 4 nearby test centres
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
1,621 tests takenBridgend
6,938 tests takenCardiff (Llanishen)
14,852 tests takenLlantrisant
8,554 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry | 62.5% | 61.1% | 60.7% | 61.8% | 1,621 |
| Bridgend | 52.9% | 53.2% | 48.9% | 53.1% | 6,938 |
| Cardiff (Llanishen) | 50.0% | 52.2% | 44.5% | 51.3% | 14,852 |
| Llantrisant | 52.5% | 49.2% | 41.4% | 50.6% | 8,554 |