Driving Lessons in West Midlands
From £15/hr·Average £34/hr
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Driving Schools in West Midlands
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Automatic Driving Lessons Birmingham
Operating for over 15 years from Kingstanding, this school has built a 4.9/5 rating from 210+ reviews with a team of instructors experienced since 2008. They specialise in automatic driving lessons across Birmingham and surrounding areas, offering single lessons, block bookings with savings, intensive courses, and a test car hire service for exam day.Operating for over 15 years from Kingstanding, this school has built a 4.9/5 rating from 210+ reviews with a team of instructors experienced since 2008. They...
Michaels Driving School
Established driving school offering professional instruction for learners at all levels, from complete beginners to those refreshing their skills. Michael provides high-standard tuition tailored to individual needs, with a focus on professionalism and customer satisfaction throughout your learning journey.Established driving school offering professional instruction for learners at all levels, from complete beginners to those refreshing their skills. Michael...
Luxury Driving School
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.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...
Versatile Driver Training
Grade A ORDIT-registered instructor James Verschoyle combines a BTEC4 professional qualification in coaching for driver development with a client-centred learning approach, tailoring lessons to suit individual learning styles and goals. He emphasises building confidence, awareness, and risk management beyond the test itself. Lessons available in Peugeot 208GT vehicles with flexible weekday, weekend, morning, and evening scheduling.Grade A ORDIT-registered instructor James Verschoyle combines a BTEC4 professional qualification in coaching for driver development with a client-centred...
Road Matters
Grade A instructor with an 89.9% first-time pass rate and a test pass guarantee: fail once and they'll pay for your second exam. £30/hour with substantial block deals (10 lessons plus 1 free for £299, or 20 lessons plus 2 free for £598), plus a price match promise against AA, BSM, and Red Driving Schools.Grade A instructor with an 89.9% first-time pass rate and a test pass guarantee: fail once and they'll pay for your second exam. £30/hour with substantial block...
Vijay Driving School
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.Independent instructor with 32 years' experience and a perfect 5.0-star rating across 150+ reviews. Known for building confidence in nervous learners through...
Safer Driver Coventry
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.60+ five-star reviews highlight Chris's patient, calm teaching style and high first-time pass rate among learners. Lessons focus on developing concentration,...
Anglia School of Motoring
Grade A instructors with over 35 years of combined experience, backed by 4.7-star reviews on Google with multiple first-time pass testimonials. £38 per hour for manual lessons, or £85 for 2-hour sessions; motorway lessons available at £85 for 2 hours. Founded in 1986, this family-run school picks you up and drops you off at your chosen location, with Pass Plus courses also available.Grade A instructors with over 35 years of combined experience, backed by 4.7-star reviews on Google with multiple first-time pass testimonials. £38 per hour for...
Old School of Driving
Former DVSA examiners lead this school, offering realistic mock driving tests to prepare you exactly as the real test works. Flexible pay-as-you-go lessons, block booking discounts, intensive courses, and motorway training available, with both male and female instructors to choose from.Former DVSA examiners lead this school, offering realistic mock driving tests to prepare you exactly as the real test works. Flexible pay-as-you-go lessons,...
Sandwell Driving School
Flexible pricing across hourly lessons, block bookings, and intensive courses with options for both manual and automatic cars. Hourly lessons start at £32 for manual or £36 for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £310 or £350 respectively. Intensive courses run 3–10 days (6 hours daily) from £782–£2462 for manual, including driving test fees, plus test car use available.Flexible pricing across hourly lessons, block bookings, and intensive courses with options for both manual and automatic cars. Hourly lessons start at £32 for...
Dani Driving School
Mock tests and calm-building techniques are the focus here, designed to ease first-time test nerves and prepare you for real-world driving beyond just passing. Lessons start at £50 for 90 minutes, with block deals from £185 for 6 hours up to £580 for 20 hours, plus intensive courses available for those with a test date. Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also on offer.Mock tests and calm-building techniques are the focus here, designed to ease first-time test nerves and prepare you for real-world driving beyond just passing....
Pass4fun Driving School
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.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...
Now Pass Driving School
Competitive hourly rates from £35 for students and NHS staff, with block booking discounts across 10, 15, and 20-hour packages. Intensive courses range from 3 to 10 days and include the practical test fee, with a retake guarantee at just £32 if you don't pass first time. Tailored instruction for learners with zero confidence, plus pre-test and post-test lessons to build safe, responsible driving skills.Competitive hourly rates from £35 for students and NHS staff, with block booking discounts across 10, 15, and 20-hour packages. Intensive courses range from 3...
Get Set Drive School of Motoring
Family-run school with over 90% customer satisfaction and excellent ratings across Google, Trustpilot, and Facebook. £37/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks from £370 and 20-hour blocks with mock test from £1,040. Intensive courses (5–21 days) include theory and test booking, ideal for learners wanting to pass quickly.Family-run school with over 90% customer satisfaction and excellent ratings across Google, Trustpilot, and Facebook. £37/hour for manual or £40/hour for...
Scott School of Motoring
Established reputation built on word-of-mouth recommendations, with both male and female instructors offering nervous driver lessons, refresher courses, and motorway tuition. Patient, friendly approach focused on making learners safe drivers, not just test passers, with strong reviews on Yell.com praising instructors Scott and Donna for their dedication and constructive teaching.Established reputation built on word-of-mouth recommendations, with both male and female instructors offering nervous driver lessons, refresher courses, and...
TK Driving School
£66 for a two-hour basic package, or £70 for priority booking that gets you faster lesson slots if you're testing soon. The intensive 'Crashed Package' at £80 for two hours (with eight more hours to arrange) offers the highest priority and suits learners preparing for an imminent test, while flexible scheduling lets you book remaining sessions with your chosen instructor.£66 for a two-hour basic package, or £70 for priority booking that gets you faster lesson slots if you're testing soon. The intensive 'Crashed Package' at £80...
Sandhu Driving School
Competitive pricing across both manual and automatic lessons, with manual at £33/hour and automatic at £35/hour. Intensive courses range from 10 to 40 hours, starting at £450 for manual and £500 for automatic, plus Pass Plus courses available at £180 for newly qualified drivers.Competitive pricing across both manual and automatic lessons, with manual at £33/hour and automatic at £35/hour. Intensive courses range from 10 to 40 hours,...
Rob Garrard ADI
Theory practice is built into every lesson with this instructor, helping you prepare for both the written and practical elements of your test simultaneously. No pricing details are listed on the website, so contact directly to discuss rates and lesson options.Theory practice is built into every lesson with this instructor, helping you prepare for both the written and practical elements of your test simultaneously. No...
Safe 4 Life Driver Training
Transparent pricing with generous block booking discounts: 10 hours for £370 (manual) or £380 (automatic), rising to 20 hours for £740 or £760 with free lessons included. Beginners get their first 3 hours for just £95, and test day includes a 90-minute lesson plus car hire for £95. Hundreds of five-star reviews highlight patient, confident-building instructors who understand nervous learners.Transparent pricing with generous block booking discounts: 10 hours for £370 (manual) or £380 (automatic), rising to 20 hours for £740 or £760 with free lessons...
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West Midlands Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 15 nearby test centres
Winchester proves most challenging in the Whitchurch area at 47.9% passes, while Basingstoke excels at 56.9% across 3 centres that saw 12,345 tests between 2024 and 2025. The medieval streets of Winchester, with their tight corners and one-way systems, contrast sharply with Basingstoke's modern road layout and spacious roundabouts. Men slightly outperformed women at most centres, ranging from 47.8% to 58.5% compared to 48% to 54.8%. Automatic pass rates varied from 44.1% to 52%, suggesting the different road types across these Hampshire towns suit various learning approaches.
Birmingham (Shirley)
9,582 tests takenNuneaton
6,634 tests takenLichfield
8,490 tests takenWarwick (Wedgenock House)
10,900 tests takenHinckley
3,465 tests takenBirmingham (Kings Heath)
8,488 tests takenRedditch
4,660 tests takenDudley
11,354 tests takenBirmingham (Kingstanding)
17,909 tests takenCoventry
9,102 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (Shirley) | 56.6% | 59.1% | 53.4% | 58.1% | 9,582 |
| Nuneaton | 51.9% | 53.0% | 46.5% | 52.5% | 6,634 |
| Lichfield | 46.8% | 50.2% | 44.1% | 48.6% | 8,490 |
| Warwick (Wedgenock House) | 46.1% | 50.3% | 43.7% | 48.4% | 10,900 |
| Hinckley | 49.1% | 47.6% | 43.1% | 48.3% | 3,465 |
| Birmingham (Kings Heath) | 44.7% | 48.9% | 45.3% | 47.0% | 8,488 |
| Redditch | 47.9% | 45.5% | 43.9% | 46.7% | 4,660 |
| Dudley | 43.0% | 48.2% | 39.8% | 45.7% | 11,354 |
| Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 41.5% | 47.7% | 42.4% | 44.6% | 17,909 |
| Coventry | 40.5% | 43.6% | 37.6% | 42.3% | 9,102 |