Driving Lessons in Pontypridd
Pontypridd has 4 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors listed in our directory. Where pricing is available, schools charge between £33 and £36.67 per hour (averaging £35), and all maintain excellent 5-star ratings. There are 10 independent female driving instructors in the area. Nearby test centres include Llantrisant (54% pass rate), Merthyr Tydfil (51.2%), Bridgend (53.3%), and Cardiff (Llanishen) at 46.5%.
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RH School of Motoring
Over 20 years of driving instruction experience at £33/hour, with a special introductory deal: your first five hours for just £100. Friendly and reliable instruction in Pontypridd and surrounding areas.
Streets Ahead
Seven years' experience with a Train the Trainer qualification and BTEC Level 4 Professional Coaching for Driver Development. Known for working patiently with nervous drivers at your own pace, plus free theory test training after your first 5 hours. £37/hour for 1.5-hour lessons, or save up to £90 with block deals ranging from £180 (5 hours) to £1,020 (30 hours).
Klutch Kontrol School of Motoring
£70 for a 2-hour lesson, or £68 per hour with block deals up to 20 hours. Over 100 five-star Google reviews highlight the patient, one-to-one teaching style and relaxed learning environment. Pass Plus courses, motorway lessons, and free theory training via the Total Drive app round out the offering.
Margaret Angela Denton
Louise Anne Evans
Barrie Arthur Whiles
Mike Chorley
Phillip David
Sharon England
Leon Evans
David G. Mathias
Brian Gordon Cochran
Leah Green
Kayleigh Harries
Karl Harris
Ann-louise Harris
David Jenkins
Roger John Geraghty
Neville John Hayes
Kristian John Lloyd
Heidi Jones
Heidi Jones
Nicola Lee Francis
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Pontypridd Test Centres and Pass Rates
Cardiff (Llanishen) processed the most tests at 16,401 between 2025 and 2026, with a 46.5% pass rate and an 11 week wait, while Llantrisant offers a 54% pass rate at 9 weeks across the four centres serving Pontypridd. The roads around Cardiff (Llanishen) include busy residential areas, the northern suburbs with multiple lanes and roundabouts, and approaches where traffic builds quickly. Merthyr Tydfil has a 51.2% pass rate with women at 50.7% and men at 51.5%, while Bridgend offers the shortest wait at 6 weeks with a 53.3% pass rate. Automatic pass rates range from 39.2% at Cardiff to 45% at Llantrisant, and 36,746 tests were taken across all four centres.
Llantrisant
9,909 tests taken · 9 week waitBridgend
5,990 tests taken · 6 week waitMerthyr Tydfil
4,446 tests taken · 9 week waitCardiff (Llanishen)
16,401 tests taken · 11 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 50.7% | 51.5% | 42.7% | 51.2% | 4,446 | 9 weeks |
| Cardiff (Llanishen) | 44.7% | 48.1% | 39.2% | 46.5% | 16,401 | 11 weeks |