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.
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Top driving schools in Birmingham by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
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 schools and instructors in Birmingham
Just Pass School of Motoring
Operating since 2006, Just Pass School of Motoring reports that most pupils pass their driving test first time, backed by a fleet of modern automatic and manual vehicles with driver aids like reversing cameras. Block booking discounts and student discounts are available, with flexible scheduling from 7am to 10pm across seven days a week. Bespoke courses can be tailored from one to eight hours daily, and instructors speak multiple languages to support learners for whom English isn't their first language.
Asia Driving School
Asia Driving School operates across the UK with a large team of instructors covering major cities from Edinburgh to London. The school focuses on learner confidence and safety, offering both automatic and manual lessons tailored to individual pace and goals, with the flexibility to switch between car types at any point during your course.
PJ's Driving School
DSA Advanced Driving Instructor with over 10 years' experience and 207 reviews averaging 4.8 stars. Special offer of 5 lessons for £150 with 1.5-hour sessions available, plus block booking discounts for further savings. Known for supporting nervous drivers and offering intensive courses, Pass Plus, and theory test preparation in modern Renault Clio vehicles.
A.R.T School of Motoring Ltd
Block booking
Best block deals in Birmingham
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £87.
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
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%.
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 |