Driving Lessons in Cradley Heath
Cradley Heath has 2 driving schools with perfect 5-star ratings, charging around £35 per hour, with one offering automatic driving lessons and intensive courses. One school also has female driving instructors available. Nearby test centres vary dramatically, with Dudley at 45.7% being considerably better than Wolverhampton's 33.4%, while Birmingham (Kings Heath) reaches 47%.
Cradley Heath's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Cradley Heath
2 schools
Auto Academy
99% first-time pass rate on manual driving lessons, with instructors focused on building real control and confidence from clutch work to independent driving. £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, plus test car hire from £250 (1 hour) to £450 (3 hours with pre-test prep and feedback).99% first-time pass rate on manual driving lessons, with instructors focused on building real control and confidence from clutch work to independent driving....
Block Booking Deals in Cradley Heath
1 school offer block deals - book in bulk and save.
Intensive Courses in Cradley Heath
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Cradley Heath Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 7 nearby test centres
Birmingham (Shirley) shines among Cradley Heath's eight centres with a 58.1% pass rate, while Wolverhampton struggles at just 33.4%. The massive 101,967 tests taken between 2024 and 2025 reflect the challenges of West Midlands driving - complex motorway intersections, busy ring roads, and dense urban traffic. Birmingham (Garretts Green) was busiest with 21,871 tests, dealing with challenging routes through Birmingham's eastern suburbs. Men consistently outperformed women across all centres, with the biggest gap at Wolverhampton where men achieved 35.5% versus women's 30.7%. Automatic pass rates ranged from 28.4% at Wolverhampton to 53.4% at Birmingham (Shirley).
Birmingham (Kings Heath)
8,488 tests takenDudley
11,354 tests takenBirmingham (Kingstanding)
17,909 tests takenBirmingham (South Yardley)
12,709 tests takenWednesbury
8,335 tests takenFeatherstone
14,070 tests takenWolverhampton
11,719 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (Kings Heath) | 44.7% | 48.9% | 45.3% | 47.0% | 8,488 |
| Dudley | 43.0% | 48.2% | 39.8% | 45.7% | 11,354 |
| Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 41.5% | 47.7% | 42.4% | 44.6% | 17,909 |
| Birmingham (South Yardley) | 37.6% | 44.1% | 40.2% | 41.6% | 12,709 |
| Wednesbury | 33.1% | 39.7% | 32.5% | 36.4% | 8,335 |
| Featherstone | 33.8% | 34.3% | 33.9% | 34.1% | 14,070 |
| Wolverhampton | 30.7% | 35.5% | 28.4% | 33.4% | 11,719 |