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.
From £22/hr·Average £34/hr
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Driving Schools in Birmingham
50 schools
Pass and Go Premium Driving School
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.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...
Friendly Driving School
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.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...
Right Drive Academy
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.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...
Car Test Driving School
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.Instructors with professional driving backgrounds and 5+ years' experience teach in a calm, relaxed environment. The 'Guaranteed Passed' package at £1,895...
Amin's Driving Academy
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.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...
Wythall Driving School
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.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...
Blinkers Driving School
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.Founded in 2023, this school emphasises high first-time pass rates backed by instructor familiarity with local test centres and routes. Standard lessons start...
PDA Perform Driving Academy
£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.£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...
Aceway Driving School
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.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...
MiAuto Driving School
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.Founded on a vision to revolutionize driver training through safety and individualized instruction, MiAuto specializes in automatic driving lessons with...
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...
Pass Track
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.A Birmingham institution with a 92% pass rate and 2000+ five-star reviews, Pass Track offers flexible learning through regular weekly lessons, intensive...
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....
Result Driving School
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.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...
Pass2Success
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.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...
MNM Automatic Driving School
£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.£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+...
Pass4sure Automatic Driving Academy
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.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...
I Love Drive
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.Grade A instructor with experience in fleet and PCV vehicles, delivering real-world driving skills beyond test requirements. 80% first-time pass rate with...
5DayPass
£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.£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...
Aumdrivingschool
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.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...
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Birmingham Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 8 nearby test centres
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%.
Birmingham (Shirley)
9,582 tests takenBirmingham (Kings Heath)
8,488 tests takenRedditch
4,660 tests takenBirmingham (Kingstanding)
17,909 tests takenBirmingham (Garretts Green)
21,871 tests takenBirmingham (South Yardley)
12,709 tests takenWednesbury
8,335 tests takenWolverhampton
11,719 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (Shirley) | 56.6% | 59.1% | 53.4% | 58.1% | 9,582 |
| Birmingham (Kings Heath) | 44.7% | 48.9% | 45.3% | 47.0% | 8,488 |
| Redditch | 47.9% | 45.5% | 43.9% | 46.7% | 4,660 |
| Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 41.5% | 47.7% | 42.4% | 44.6% | 17,909 |
| Birmingham (Garretts Green) | 38.8% | 44.3% | 39.1% | 42.0% | 21,871 |
| Birmingham (South Yardley) | 37.6% | 44.1% | 40.2% | 41.6% | 12,709 |
| Wednesbury | 33.1% | 39.7% | 32.5% | 36.4% | 8,335 |
| Wolverhampton | 30.7% | 35.5% | 28.4% | 33.4% | 11,719 |