Driving Lessons in Leamington Spa
With 14 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, Leamington Spa offers considerable choice at prices averaging £39 per hour. The schools achieve an excellent 4.9-star average rating, and 7 offer automatic driving lessons while 6 run intensive courses. Female driving instructors are available at one school, with 4 independent female driving instructors also in the area. Warwick is the main test centre with a 48.5% pass rate, while Rugby offers a slightly better 51.4%.
- £39
- average price
- 14
- driving schools
- 40
- independent instructors
- 2
- test centres
Top driving schools in Leamington Spa by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
CSL Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Leamington Spa.
Prestige Driving Academy
Highest-rated manual driving school in Leamington Spa.
Star Learner Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Leamington Spa.
Platinum Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Leamington Spa.
Driving lessons in Leamington Spa
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Prestige Driving Academy
Manual
94% pass rate built over 31 years of experience, with a calm, professional approach particularly suited to nervous learners. £38/hour or flexible block deals from £370 for 10 hours up to £920 for 25 hours, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway tuition available. Student and NHS discounts on offer.
Star Learner Driving School
Manual and automatic
Single instructor with years of experience at larger driving schools, now offering flexible one-to-one tuition tailored to each learner's style. £60 per 1.5-hour lesson or £200 for a 5-hour block, with intensive courses from £225 and a £3,000 guarantee pass option including unlimited lessons and test attempts. Test car hire available for £120 on test day.
005 Driving School
Manual and automatic
Over 345 students have passed their test with this school, with multiple first-time passes highlighted in reviews. Learner lessons start at £60/hour, with a special offer of 10 hours automatic lessons for £350. The instructor adapts teaching strategies to suit each pupil's needs and speaks four different languages to support learners with varying English proficiency.
Starbuck Driving
Manual
An independent instructor since 2005 with a 78% pass rate and a particular gift for nervous drivers. Joe offers one-to-one tuition at £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with 90-minute and two-hour lessons also available. Semi-intensive courses and Pass Plus lessons round out the offering.
Drive With Issy
Automatic
Specialising in automatic driving lessons with flexible pricing from £50/hour for 1.5-hour sessions up to £450 for a 10-hour block. A 30-hour intensive course including practical test is available at £1,800, plus Pass Plus courses covering motorway, dual carriageway, town, all-weather and night driving for £300.
Reynolds Driving School
Manual
Client Centred Learning approach puts you in control, setting your own lesson targets and progressing at your own pace with an experienced instructor. £41/hour for 2-hour lessons or £40/hour as part of a 10-hour block (£400), with mock tests available to build confidence before your practical test.
ROCK Driving Academy
Manual
£40 per hour or £60 for 1.5 hours, with 2-hour lessons at £80. Kieron O'Reilly brings 30 years of customer service experience and over 11 years as a driving instructor, focusing on safe driving for life rather than quick test passes. Free theory test materials and practice website access included, plus Pass Plus and motorway lessons available.
CSL Driving School
Manual and automatic
£30 per hour with £20 off a 10-lesson block, plus £5 off your first lesson. Peter Hancock brings 10 years of instruction experience and a patient, flexible approach, teaching in either a new manual Renault Clio or automatic Citroën C1, both fitted with dual controls. Pass Plus courses are also available for new drivers looking to build confidence and safer driving habits.
Platinum Driving School
Manual and automatic
An 85% pass rate school offering flexible lessons seven days a week, with block packages ranging from £200 for 5 hours (Bronze) to £1,085 for 25 hours including theory tuition (Platinum). Student discounts and NHS staff offers available, plus free eco-driving tuition and the option to switch between manual and automatic cars mid-course if needed.
Automatic Drive
Manual and automatic
Automatic Drive specialises in automatic driving lessons with instructors boasting over 20 years' experience and an 85% pass rate. The school uses high-quality Volkswagen dual-controlled vehicles and caters to first-time learners, test retakes, and those switching from manual, plus motorway and Pass Plus courses. Flexible scheduling across seven days a week, with intensive courses and hourly lessons available.
DLB Driving School
Manual
Patient, calm instructor offering personalised lessons tailored to each learner's pace and style since 2021. 1.5-hour weekday lessons and 2-hour Saturday sessions in a 2024 manual Renault Clio, with free pick-up and drop-off from home, college, or workplace. Discounted rates on 10-hour block bookings.
Tayton Driver Training
Manual and automatic
A driveJohnson's franchisee offering patient, supportive lessons tailored to individual learning styles. Instructor Simon has earned consistent five-star reviews for his calm approach, attention to detail, and ability to help learners pass first time; one student with 25 years of American driving experience credited him with turning a failed test into a successful retake. Lessons in modern dual-controlled VW Polo cars, with mock tests and theory test prep included.
Dan Williams Driving School
Manual
D S M Driving School
Manual
Ismail Ashraf Qureshi
Ashni Awesti
Dharam Awesti
Robert Baker
Jordan Bass
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How much do driving lessons cost in Leamington Spa?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 9 driving schools in Leamington Spa.
Intensive courses in Leamington Spa
Want to pass fast?
6 Leamington Spa schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Leamington Spa Test Centres and Pass Rates
Both centres near Leamington Spa are average, and there's little to separate them. Warwick has a pass rate of 49% and Rugby 51%, either side of the national figure of 50%, with the same typical wait of about 2½ months. Pick the one you know.
Rugby
6,664 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsWarwick (Wedgenock House)
15,070 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Rugby | 51.4% | 54.7% | 43.7% | 6,664 | 2½ months |
| Warwick (Wedgenock House) | 48.5% | 50.7% | 43.8% | 15,070 | 2½ months |