Driving Lessons in Birmingham

Birmingham learners can choose from 50 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors, with hourly rates among schools ranging £22 to £40. The schools maintain a solid 4.8-star average rating, and 36 provide automatic driving lessons. Female driving instructors are available at 14 schools, plus 5 independent female driving instructors work across the city. Intensive courses are offered by 30 schools for those needing faster progression. Test centre pass rates vary dramatically: Birmingham Shirley achieves 58.1% while Wolverhampton records just 33.4%, according to 2024-25 DVSA figures.

£34
average price
50
driving schools
39
independent instructors
8
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Birmingham

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Pass and Go Premium Driving School

Pass and Go Premium Driving School

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7BZView school
Friendly Driving School

Friendly Driving School

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Granby Ave, Garrett's Green, Birmingham B33 0TJView school
Right Drive Academy

Right Drive Academy

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.

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

Car Test Driving School

5(142)
From £22/hr10hrs for £180Save £40

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.

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

Amin's Driving Academy

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
26 Edendale Rd, Birmingham B26 3ABView school
Wythall Driving School

Wythall Driving School

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.

ManualAutomatic
Burnham Rd, Wythall, Birmingham B47 6ATView school
Blinkers Driving School

Blinkers Driving School

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
38 Hemisphere, The Boulevard, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7SBView school
PDA Perform Driving Academy

PDA Perform Driving Academy

5(69)
From £35/hr5hrs for £170Save £5

£35/hour for single lessons or £170–£175 for 5-hour blocks, with intensive courses available to pass in as little as one week. Free theory help and 7-day availability mean you can book today and start tomorrow. Real-time online progress tracking keeps you informed throughout your learning journey.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
191 Wardend Rd, Washwood Heath, Birmingham B8 2QYView school
Aceway Driving School

Aceway Driving School

5(68)
From £32/hr5hrs for £160

Winner of Best Driving School Award 2025 in Birmingham with over 25 years' experience and 65 years of combined instructor expertise. First 2 hours cost £60 for manual or £62 for automatic, then £32-£33 per hour for 5-hour blocks; a triple guarantee includes 100% satisfaction refund, free second test if you fail your first (mock pass required), and a free refresher lesson within 2 years of passing. Multilingual instructors, nervous driver support, and high first-time pass rates make this school particularly strong for learners seeking confidence and local road knowledge.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Southfield Rd, Birmingham B16 0JLView school
MiAuto Driving School

MiAuto Driving School

5(66)
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

Founded on a vision to revolutionize driver training through safety and individualized instruction, MiAuto specializes in automatic driving lessons with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. At £37/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, lessons are tailored to each learner's style, with Pass Plus courses, motorway training, and refresher lessons also available. One student praised the instructor's patient, calm approach and constructive feedback that boosted confidence and led to a test pass.

EveningsWeekendsAutomatic
Blakesley Rd, Birmingham B25 8RYView school
Now Pass Driving School

Now Pass Driving School

5(54)
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Caroline St, Birmingham B2 0TYView school
Pass Track

Pass Track

5(52)92% pass rate
From £35/hr5hrs for £210

A Birmingham institution with a 92% pass rate and 2000+ five-star reviews, Pass Track offers flexible learning through regular weekly lessons, intensive courses, or a Guaranteed Pass option with unlimited tuition and three test attempts. Pay-as-you-go at £35/hour, block courses from £210 for 5 hours, or the Guaranteed Pass package at £3500 total; test car hire available for £100.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
40 Madeley Rd, Sparkbrook, Birmingham B11 1UXView school
Dani Driving School

Dani Driving School

5(33)
From £33.33/hr20hrs for £580Save £87

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.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
67 Platt Brook Way, Birmingham B26 2UDView school
Result Driving School

Result Driving School

4.9(1133)
From £32/hr10hrs for £310Save £10

Result Driving School offers manual lessons from £30 for the first two lessons, then £32–£33 per hour, with 10-hour block deals at £310–£320. No extra charges apply for evening or weekend lessons, and test car use starts from £110 including one hour of pre-test tuition. Block booking discounts and flexible scheduling make this a competitive choice for learners across Birmingham.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
17 School Rd, Hall Green, Birmingham B28 8JGView school
Pass2Success

Pass2Success

4.9(211)96% pass rate
From £34/hr10hrs for £340

96% first-time pass rate with 1000+ students passed. Manual lessons from £34/hour or automatic from £35/hour, with block booking discounts on 10, 15, 20, or 30-hour packages. Test day car hire available from £120 for local test centres, plus intensive courses and Pass Plus training.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
14 Dorrington Rd, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 1QSView school
MNM Automatic Driving School

MNM Automatic Driving School

4.9(197)
From £40/hr

£40/hour for standard 1-hour lessons or £80 for 2-hour sessions, with test car hire available at £120 (3 hours plus insurance). Rated 5-star across 142+ reviews, this school specialises in automatic driving lessons for beginners, part-trained learners, and nervous drivers, with structured teaching and free video support included.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
10 Springmeadow Rd, Birmingham B15 2GAView school
Pass4sure Automatic Driving Academy

Pass4sure Automatic Driving Academy

4.9(124)
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

Eight years of experience with an exceptionally high pass rate among learners. Single lessons at £37/hour or block deals from £360 for 10 hours up to £1,050 for 30 hours, with test car hire available from £120 on weekdays. Instructors focus on building confidence through patient, tailored tuition suited to each learner's pace.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
89 Wardend Rd, Birmingham B8 2QXView school
I Love Drive

I Love Drive

4.9(120)80% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Grade A instructor with experience in fleet and PCV vehicles, delivering real-world driving skills beyond test requirements. 80% first-time pass rate with 1-to-1 lessons only, using modern teaching tools including iPads and dash cam analysis. £35/hour for 2-hour lessons (manual £70, automatic £72), or 10-hour blocks from £330 (manual beginner offer) to £350 (automatic block booking), with Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
99 Meadthorpe Rd, Great Barr, Birmingham B44 8UAView school
5DayPass

5DayPass

4.9(104)
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

£35 per hour for standard lessons or intensive courses from £550 for 10 hours over 3 days up to £1,450 for 30 hours over 7 days. The 5-day intensive course (25 hours for £1,250) is their most popular option, designed to compress learning into one week and help you secure early test dates. One-to-one instruction covers all test skills across three progressive stages, with flexible scheduling including weekday, weekend, and evening availability.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Clay Ln, Birmingham B26 1ETView school
Aumdrivingschool

Aumdrivingschool

4.9(61)
From £35/hr10hrs for £315Save £35

Known for a calm, patient teaching style that puts nervous learners at ease quickly. £35/hour for standard lessons or £65 for 2-hour sessions; new customers get 10 hours for £315 (normally £325). Test day car hire is £110 including pre-test tuition, vehicle loan with insurance, and debrief.

ManualEveningsWeekendsTest car available
39 Yardley Rd, Birmingham B27 6HGView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Birmingham?

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
Under £30
1
£30–35
9
£35–40
19

Based on prices from 29 driving schools in Birmingham.

Intensive courses in Birmingham

Want to pass fast?

30 Birmingham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Birmingham Test Centres and Pass Rates

Women passed at rates from 33.1% at Wednesbury up to 56.6% at Birmingham Shirley, with men ranging from 39.7% to 59.1% across the same centres. Birmingham's ring road system and Spaghetti Junction approaches create particular challenges, especially around Garretts Green and Kingstanding where pass rates hover in the low 40s. Shirley offers the best chance at 58.1% overall, benefiting from more residential roads, while Wednesbury's 36.4% reflects its position near busy industrial routes and the challenging A4018. 90,248 tests were taken across seven centres between 2024 and 2025, with automatic pass rates ranging from 32.5% to 53.4%.

58%

Birmingham (Shirley)

9,582 tests taken
Women56.6%
Men59.1%
Automatic53.4%
47%

Birmingham (Kings Heath)

8,488 tests taken
Women44.7%
Men48.9%
Automatic45.3%
47%

Redditch

4,660 tests taken
Women47.9%
Men45.5%
Automatic43.9%
45%

Birmingham (Kingstanding)

17,909 tests taken
Women41.5%
Men47.7%
Automatic42.4%
42%

Birmingham (Garretts Green)

21,871 tests taken
Women38.8%
Men44.3%
Automatic39.1%
42%

Birmingham (South Yardley)

12,709 tests taken
Women37.6%
Men44.1%
Automatic40.2%
36%

Wednesbury

8,335 tests taken
Women33.1%
Men39.7%
Automatic32.5%
33%

Wolverhampton

11,719 tests taken
Women30.7%
Men35.5%
Automatic28.4%

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