Driving Lessons in Birmingham
Birmingham has an exceptional choice of 50 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors, with lessons ranging from £22 to £40 per hour (averaging £34). Schools average an excellent 4.8 stars, and 36 offer automatic driving lessons, 30 provide intensive courses, and 14 have female driving instructors. Five independent female driving instructors are available across the city. Test centre pass rates vary sharply: Birmingham (Shirley) leads at 56.6%, while Wolverhampton and Wednesbury sit below 35%.
- £34
- average price
- 50
- driving schools
- 39
- independent instructors
- 8
- test centres
Top driving schools in Birmingham by what matters most
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Car Test Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Birmingham.
Prime Learner
Highest-rated manual driving school in Birmingham.
Result Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Birmingham.
Result Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Birmingham.
Driving lessons in Birmingham
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Big L Driving School
96% of learners recommend this school, with reviews praising the instructor's patience and ability to build confidence even under time pressure. £35/hour or £33/hour for 10-hour block bookings, plus 2-hour lessons at £70 for extra practice time. Fleet vehicles are 2017 and above, and the instructor knows local test routes across the area inside out.
Drive Eezy
Independent school keeping costs down through local focus, passing savings to learners at just £35/hour or £300 for 10 hours manual. One-to-one lessons with the same instructor throughout, detailed progress records, and door-to-door pickup included. Short-notice test availability and motorway training also on offer.
DriversGB
Intensive driving course specialists with a 90% pass rate across 100,000+ tests passed. Standard lessons from £35/hour with block deals from £170 for 5 hours, or jump into a 1-week intensive course (7–50 hours, £360–£1,865) that includes tuition, test fees, and use of the school car on test day. Instructors with experience teaching students with autism and hearing difficulties, plus multilingual support available.
Saif Driving School
Competitive hourly rates from £32 for manual and £34 for automatic lessons, with 10-hour block deals at £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic). Intensive courses available from £900 for 20 hours through to £2000 for 48 hours, all including free pickup and test fees, completable within 2-4 weeks. Test day lessons cost £100 including one hour of tuition.
Selly Oak Driving School
Established in 1987 with over 30 years' experience, this school specialises in automatic driving lessons and intensive courses designed to get you test-ready in as little as one week. Standard lessons are £36/hour, with block deals from £350 for 10 lessons up to £850 for 25 lessons, plus intensive options ranging from £884 to £1900 depending on your experience level and pace. Particularly experienced with foreign students and medical staff, offering student discounts and flexible scheduling to suit shift patterns.
Ansar School of Motoring
Nearly 20 years' experience teaching nervous and anxious drivers to build confidence behind the wheel. £35/hour or save with block deals from £150 for 5 lessons up to £900 for 30 lessons; intensive courses also available at £1,300 including test car hire. Mock tests, theory support, and Pass Plus courses help you prepare thoroughly for test day.
G's Driving School
Registered since 2006 with consistently high first-time pass rates, this instructor knows every local test route and DVSA centre across the area. Lessons at £36–£38 per hour, or save with block deals from £176 for 5 hours up to £700 for 20 hours; students get £35/hour. Free theory test support and Pass Plus courses (from £235) are included, plus a test day package at £95–£105.
Birmingham Driving School
Comprehensive learner driver training with flexible options: hourly lessons from £32 (manual) or £36 (automatic) per hour, 10-hour block deals from £310, semi-intensive courses, and intensive courses ranging from 3 to 10 days with test fees included. Test car available for £96-£108 depending on transmission, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.
Just Automatic Driving School
97% first-time pass rate with a focus on nervous drivers seeking a stress-free learning environment. Lessons from £32/hour or flexible block packages (Safe Drive £35–£240, Smart Drive £240–£670, Super Drive £670–£1,300), plus intensive courses and Pass Plus training available. Modern automatic cars with free pickup and test car rental included in the Safe Mode package.
Prime Learner
Founded by Zsolt Szlanka, a 16-year industry veteran with 2M YouTube views and 350+ instructional videos, Prime Learner combines structured lesson planning with emotional support for anxious and previously unsuccessful learners. The platform connects you with instructors trained in Szlanka's methods, emphasising planning, anticipation, and awareness as core to test success. With 1.2K five-star Google reviews and a track record of first-time passes even for learners who've failed multiple times, this school prioritises proper preparation over rushing learners to the test.
Shooting Star Driving School
Solo instructor operation run by Jamil Hussain, who tailors every lesson to individual learning styles and builds genuine confidence behind the wheel. Flexible scheduling accommodates busy lifestyles, with a teaching philosophy centred on patience and personalised instruction rather than just test preparation. 100% genuine reviews from real students reflect his hands-on approach to lifelong driving skills and road safety.
Costy Driving School Limited
Patient instructors focused on building confidence from the ground up, with flexible 1.5-hour lessons tailored to individual learning styles. Pass Plus courses also available for newly qualified drivers looking to reduce insurance costs through advanced training.
No Gears Driving Academy
Specialises in supporting nervous learners with calm, step-by-step training in a relaxed environment. Offers a full range of courses from hourly lessons to intensive programmes, motorway training, Pass Plus, and defensive driving, with flexible weekday, evening, and weekend scheduling plus home or workplace pickup.
Automatic Driving Lesson
Specializes in automatic driving lessons with a calm, patient instructor who has helped multiple first-time test passers, including one student who passed after six previous failures. 76 five-star Google reviews highlight Mr. Shakil's ability to build confidence and provide constructive feedback. Contact for pricing and a free consultation.
10 Day Drive
Specialist in intensive driving courses with direct access to the Government's Practical Driving Test Business Service for priority test bookings. Courses range from 5-hour refreshers at £225 to 50-hour beginner programmes at £2,250, all including a complimentary mock test and test car. No instructor or car sharing during lessons, with personalized attention throughout your course.
Attard School of Motoring
Family-run school with consistently high first-time pass rates, backed by five-star reviews praising instructor patience and flexibility. Learn in modern Audi A1, Citroën C3, or Ford Fiesta with male or female instructors who offer theory test support and Pass Plus courses alongside flexible lesson scheduling.
Pass At Once
Pass At Once specialises in automatic driving lessons across the West Midlands, with instructors fluent in Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, and Bengali. Flexible scheduling around work and childcare, competitive pricing with block booking discounts, and intensive courses available. The school emphasises a high pass rate built on years of experience and well-trained male and female instructors who adapt lessons to each learner's pace.
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.
LetMeDrive
LetMeDrive has trained over 5,000 learners across the UK and specializes in fast-tracking practical tests, cutting DVSA waiting times by weeks or months. Intensive courses start from £318 for 5 hours, with flexible scheduling and home or workplace pickups included. Instructors like Muhammad Shahnawaz are praised for patient, structured teaching that builds confidence from first lesson to test day.
Simply Automatics
30+ years of experience teaching automatic driving lessons in Toyota Yaris Hybrids, with instructors hand-chosen by management for patient and trustworthy tuition. Lessons available Monday to Sunday with flexible timing, covering a wide area across Birmingham and the surrounding region.
Abdifitah Ahmed
Mohamed Ahmed Jama
Tahir Akhtar
Sharma Alboreky
Ansar Ali
Andrew Anthony Lawson
Shahnaz Begum
Mohammed Dudu Miah
Umar Farook
Yohanes Goitom
Mohamed Hadiy
Natasha Harding
Arif Hayel
Rayan Husain
Fola Ibrahim Kuti
Shamsul Islam Khan
Sajjad Jafari
Tariq Mahmood
Deepa Mahmood
Tariq Mahmood
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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.
Based on prices from 29 driving schools in Birmingham.
Intensive courses in Birmingham
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30 Birmingham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Birmingham Test Centres and Pass Rates
Birmingham has eight test centres with 95,093 tests taken between 2025 and 2026, and pass rates vary widely. Redditch has a 4 week wait and a 51.4% pass rate, while Wolverhampton has a 13 week wait and just 34.3%. The roads around Wolverhampton include the busy ring road and challenging junctions on routes like the A4123 and A449, while Wednesbury's 35% pass rate reflects driving near industrial areas and the congested A461. Birmingham (Shirley) has the highest pass rate at 56.6% with a 16 week wait, and men passed at 57.9% there compared to 54.7% for women. Automatic tests saw pass rates from 27.2% at Wolverhampton to 50.8% at Redditch. Birmingham (Kingstanding) has a 23 week wait despite a 48.5% pass rate.
Birmingham (Shirley)
9,385 tests taken · 16 week waitRedditch
4,483 tests taken · 4 week waitBirmingham (Kingstanding)
16,133 tests taken · 23 week waitBirmingham (Kings Heath)
9,072 tests taken · 12 week waitBirmingham (Garretts Green)
22,480 tests taken · 7 week waitBirmingham (South Yardley)
14,471 tests taken · 10 week waitWednesbury
7,508 tests taken · 10 week waitWolverhampton
11,561 tests taken · 13 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (Shirley) | 54.7% | 57.9% | 49.8% | 56.6% | 9,385 | 16 weeks |
| Redditch | 52.4% | 50.7% | 50.8% | 51.4% | 4,483 | 4 weeks |
| Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 45.5% | 51.7% | 45.3% | 48.5% | 16,133 | 23 weeks |
| Birmingham (Kings Heath) | 45.7% | 47.6% | 44.7% | 46.8% | 9,072 | 12 weeks |
| Birmingham (Garretts Green) | 40.7% | 46.9% | 41.0% | 44.4% | 22,480 | 7 weeks |
| Birmingham (South Yardley) | 38.4% | 45.4% | 37.8% | 42.8% | 14,471 | 10 weeks |
| Wednesbury | 32.2% | 37.9% | 30.2% | 35.0% | 7,508 | 10 weeks |
| Wolverhampton | 30.8% | 37.5% | 27.2% | 34.3% | 11,561 | 13 weeks |