Driving Lessons in West Midlands

The West Midlands region offers 146 driving schools and 257 independent driving instructors across its towns and cities. Schools average £34 per hour (one of the more affordable regions) and hold a 4.8-star rating, with 90 offering automatic driving lessons and 33 offering female driving instructors. There are 38 independent female driving instructors across the region. Test centre pass rates vary widely, from Birmingham (Shirley) at 56.6% down to Wolverhampton at 34.3%, so location makes a real difference to your chances.

£34
average price
146
driving schools
257
independent instructors
15
test centres

Driving lessons in West Midlands

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Friendly Driving School

Friendly Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(169)
From £30/hr10hrs for £400

From £30/hour for manual lessons or £35/hour for automatic driving lessons, with a 5-day intensive course available at £400 for 10 hours. Test car hire costs £120 including a 1-hour pre-test lesson, and motorway lessons are offered at £35/hour or £70 for 2 hours. The school emphasizes high pass rates and quick confidence building across all lesson types.

IntensiveTest car available
Granby Ave, Garrett's Green, Birmingham B33 0TJView school
Passmasters Driving School

Passmasters Driving School

Manual

5
From £32.67/hr10hrs for £320Save £7

Over 20 years' experience with a high first-time pass rate, Colin Evans teaches across the region with a structured approach designed to build skills safely and sustainably. Single 1.5-hour sessions at £49, or a 10-hour block for £320.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
81 Wyken Ave, Coventry CV2 3BYView school
Luxe Driving School

Luxe Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(404)95% pass rate
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

One instructor, Max, has a proven track record of first-time passes and is noted as among the top in the region for student success rates. £37/hour or £350 for 10 hours (save £20), with a 20-hour block at £680 (save £60). Most instructors bring over 8 years of teaching experience, and the school emphasises a calm, supportive environment particularly suited to nervous learners.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
51 Poitiers Rd, Coventry CV3 5JYView school
Pass4fun Driving School

Pass4fun Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.3(141)
From £35/hr10hrs for £333Save £17

Over 20 years' experience with an exceptionally high first-time pass rate. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £35/hour, or start with 2 novice lessons for £55, plus discounted block bookings available. Structured one-to-one tuition at your pace in a friendly, professional environment with flexible pickup and dropoff points.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
191 Griffiths Dr, Wolverhampton WV11 2JSView school
Elite Driving Lessons

Elite Driving Lessons

Manual

5(28)
Block bookings available

Known for working with nervous drivers and anxious learners, this independent school offers personalized lesson plans and a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with any lesson. Student and NHS discounts available, plus block booking discounts for competitive pricing.

Jacob's Hall Ln, Great Wyrley, Walsall WS6 6ADView school
Vijay Driving School

Vijay Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(282)

Independent instructor with 32 years' experience and a perfect 5.0-star rating across 150+ reviews. Known for building confidence in nervous learners through patient, calm teaching, with motorway lessons and Pass Plus courses also available.

EveningsWeekends
175 Treherne Rd, Coventry CV6 3DXView school

Anne Malin

Manual

From £42.50/hr20hrs for £800Save £50
IntensiveFemale ADI

Harjinder Kandola

Manual

From £35/hr

Tahir Mahmood

Automatic

From £35/hr
Driving School J10

Driving School J10

Manual

5(270)
From £34/hr10hrs for £340

£50 for 1.5-hour lessons or £68 for 2-hour sessions, with 10-hour block deals at £340. Instructors are fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, and English, making this school particularly welcoming for multilingual learners. Five-star reviews highlight quality training adapted to individual learning styles, with mock tests available to build confidence before your test day.

Speaks Hindi, Punjabi
41 Lewis St, Wolverhampton, Bilston WV14 7LZView school
Pass and Go Premium Driving School

Pass and Go Premium Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(235)
From £35/hr10hrs for £320Save £30

Family-run school since 2005 with very high first-time pass rates and detailed knowledge of local test centres. £35/hour for standard lessons, or £320 for a 10-hour block; intensive courses from £225 (5 hours) to £1800 (40 hours) at £45/hour. Test car rental included with practical test packages, plus Pass Plus courses available.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7BZView school
Right Drive Academy

Right Drive Academy

Manual and automatic

5(150)
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

Specialists in intensive driving courses with a proven track record of high first-time pass rates. £37/hour for manual lessons or £42/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £350 (manual) or £400 (automatic). Test day car available for £150, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway training on offer.

IntensiveTest car available
20 Devonshire Rd, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham B20 2PQView school
Car Test Driving School

Car Test Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(142)
From £20/hr10hrs for £180Save £20

Instructors with professional driving backgrounds and 5+ years' experience teach in a calm, relaxed environment. The 'Guaranteed Passed' package at £1,895 includes unlimited lessons, tests, and test car hire until you pass, while single lessons start at £22/hour or £40 for two hours; a 30-hour intensive course is £700 including exam and hire car fees.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
364 Ladypool Rd, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 8JYView school
Amin's Driving Academy

Amin's Driving Academy

Manual and automatic

5(101)
From £32/hr10hrs for £310Save £10

Patient instructor with a track record of first-time passes, including students who switched after struggling with previous instructors. £32/hour or £310 for a 10-lesson package, with mock tests, motorway lessons, and advanced driving courses also available.

Intensive
26 Edendale Rd, Birmingham B26 3ABView school
Luxury Driving School

Luxury Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(96)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Automatic lessons from £50/hour with 10-hour blocks at £390, plus a guaranteed pass intensive course option at £500 for 10 hours. Pass Plus courses also available at £400 for 8 hours. Expert instructors deliver tailored tuition across beginner, intermediate, and refresher programs with flexible scheduling to suit your pace.

Intensive
125 Burleigh Rd, Wolverhampton WV3 0HJView school
MA SAFI Driving School

MA SAFI Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(93)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

MA SAFI focuses on first-time passes with patient, professional instruction and a calm teaching style that learners consistently praise. Manual lessons from £36/hour or £340 for 10 hours; automatic from £40/hour or £365 for 10 hours. Theory support also available from £7/hour, plus a beginners' taster session at £52.50 (manual) or £56 (automatic) for those new to driving.

27 St Austell Rd, Coventry CV2 5AFView school
Wythall Driving School

Wythall Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(92)
From £40/hr6hrs for £270

Standard lessons at £40/hour cover manual or automatic driving, with Pass Plus advanced courses (£270 for 6 hours) available to build confidence beyond test level. Motorway driving tuition and specialised taxi training round out a varied course selection designed to develop safe, confident drivers.

Burnham Rd, Wythall, Birmingham B47 6ATView school
PSL Drive

PSL Drive

Manual and automatic

5(92)
From £36/hr10hrs for £310Save £50

Motorway driving specialist with instructors known for calm, professional teaching that builds confidence quickly. Multiple students report passing within weeks, with one learner passing first-time after just two weeks of intensive lessons. £36/hour for manual or £37/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £310 (manual) or £340 (automatic).

EveningsWeekends
1 Witley Ave, Halesowen B63 4DNView school
Safer Driver Coventry

Safer Driver Coventry

Manual

5(78)
From £42.50/hr10hrs for £400Save £25

60+ five-star reviews highlight Chris's patient, calm teaching style and high first-time pass rate among learners. Lessons focus on developing concentration, planning and awareness to create safer drivers for life. 1.5-hour lessons at £65, 2-hour lessons at £85, or a 10-hour block at £400; motorway and confidence-boosting lessons also available.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
Watercall Ave, Coventry CV3 5AWView school
Blinkers Driving School

Blinkers Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(70)
From £35/hr10hrs for £320Save £30

Founded in 2023, this school emphasises high first-time pass rates backed by instructor familiarity with local test centres and routes. Standard lessons start at £35/hour with block deals from £99 for 3 hours up to £320 for 10 hours; intensive courses range from £225 (5 hours) to £1800 (40 hours) at £45/hour, with 50% upfront payment required.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
38 Hemisphere, The Boulevard, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7SBView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in West Midlands?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£36
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£20–25
1
£25–30
4
£30–35
26
£35–40
43
£40–45
8

Based on prices from 82 driving schools in West Midlands.

Intensive courses in West Midlands

Want to pass fast?

71 West Midlands schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

West Midlands Test Centres and Pass Rates

With 15 centres in and around the West Midlands, where you test can make a real difference. Birmingham Shirley has the top pass rate at 57%, with Nuneaton and Lichfield both on 53%, all above the 50% average across Great Britain. Shirley also has the longest wait, about 4½ months, whereas Redditch typically gets you a test in about a month and has the best automatic pass rate in the area at 51%. The weak spots are Wolverhampton at 34%, Wednesbury at 35% and Featherstone at 36%, each in the bottom 5% of centres in Britain. Those three are low enough that, if one is your local centre, it's worth talking through the alternatives with your instructor.

57%

Birmingham (Shirley)

9,385 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate60.4%
Automatic pass rate49.8%
53%

Nuneaton

6,764 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate57.5%
Automatic pass rate45.5%
53%

Lichfield

5,944 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate54.5%
Automatic pass rate46.0%
51%

Redditch

4,483 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate51.5%
Automatic pass rate50.8%
49%

Birmingham (Kingstanding)

16,133 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate50.5%
Automatic pass rate45.3%
49%

Warwick (Wedgenock House)

15,070 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate50.7%
Automatic pass rate43.8%
47%

Birmingham (Kings Heath)

9,072 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate47.9%
Automatic pass rate44.7%
46%

Hinckley

4,866 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate48.5%
Automatic pass rate37.5%
45%

Dudley

13,721 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate46.7%
Automatic pass rate41.5%
44%

Birmingham (Garretts Green)

22,480 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate46.0%
Automatic pass rate41.0%

Areas in West Midlands