Driving Lessons in Leamington Spa
Leamington Spa's 14 driving schools serve learners testing at Warwick and Coventry, where the Warwick (Wedgenock House) centre's 48.4% pass rate compares favourably to Coventry's 42.3%. Schools charge £30 to £50 per hour, averaging £40, and maintain a 4.9-star average rating. Automatic driving lessons are available at 7 schools, though just 1 school offers female driving instructors. Half the schools provide intensive courses for those wanting to pass quickly.
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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 schools and instructors in Leamington Spa
Prestige Driving Academy
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
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
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
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
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
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
£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
£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
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
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
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
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
D S M Driving School
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Best block deals in Leamington Spa
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £50.
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
Warwick (Wedgenock House) outperforms Coventry at 48.4% versus 42.3% across Leamington Spa's two centres, which saw 20,002 tests from 2024 to 2025. Warwick offers quieter market town roads and country approaches, while Coventry involves challenging city centre one-way systems, busy ring roads, and complex junction layouts around the university area. Men achieved 47% compared to women at 43.3%, and automatic pass rates reached 40.7%.
Warwick (Wedgenock House)
10,900 tests takenRugby
7,174 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick (Wedgenock House) | 46.1% | 50.3% | 43.7% | 48.4% | 10,900 |
| Rugby | 47.9% | 44.7% | 39.1% | 46.0% | 7,174 |