Driving Lessons in Wednesbury
Both driving schools in Wednesbury offer automatic driving lessons and intensive courses, charging £35 to £40 per hour with 5-star ratings. The local Wednesbury test centre has a challenging 35% pass rate, and neighbouring Wolverhampton sits at 34.3%, though Lichfield further out performs much better at 53% based on the latest DVSA data.
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Top driving schools in Wednesbury by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
GBN Auto/Manu Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Wednesbury.
GBN Auto/Manu Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Wednesbury.
GBN Auto/Manu Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Wednesbury.
Driving lessons in Wednesbury
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RKJ Automatic Driving School
Intensive automatic driving courses with test booking and dual-control car hire included; 10 hours with test booking costs £800, or 40 hours for £2000. Two-hour lesson slots maximise focus and retention, with free pick-up and drop-off across the region and no surcharges for evenings or weekends. Pay cash or card directly to your instructor at the start of each lesson.
GBN Auto/Manu Driving School
GBN offers unbeatable value with 10-hour block deals at £350, making it one of the most affordable options around. The school emphasises encouraging instruction and excellent pass rates, with flexible scheduling across weekdays and Saturdays to fit busy lives. Intensive courses are also available through partner instructors for learners wanting faster progression.
Block booking
Best block deals in Wednesbury
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.
Intensive courses in Wednesbury
Want to pass fast?
2 Wednesbury schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Wednesbury Test Centres and Pass Rates
Learners in Wednesbury face some of the toughest urban driving in the West Midlands, with 9 centres handling 114,083 tests between 2025 and 2026 and an average pass rate of 42.9%. Roads around Wolverhampton, where the pass rate is 34.3%, include busy dual carriageways and complex junctions near the town centre, while Wednesbury itself manages just 35% with challenging industrial estates and tight residential streets. Lichfield is the standout at 53% overall, set among quieter Staffordshire roads with more predictable roundabouts. Birmingham (Garretts Green) has the shortest wait at 7 weeks despite handling 22,480 tests, while Birmingham (Kingstanding) requires 23 weeks but offers a 48.5% pass rate. Women pass at 32.2% in Wednesbury and 51.6% in Lichfield, men at 37.9% and 54.4% respectively, with automatic pass rates ranging from 27.2% in Wolverhampton to 46% in Lichfield.
Lichfield
5,944 tests taken · 20 week waitBirmingham (Kingstanding)
16,133 tests taken · 23 week waitBirmingham (Kings Heath)
9,072 tests taken · 12 week waitDudley
13,721 tests taken · 14 week waitBirmingham (Garretts Green)
22,480 tests taken · 7 week waitBirmingham (South Yardley)
14,471 tests taken · 10 week waitFeatherstone
13,193 tests taken · 12 week waitWednesbury
7,508 tests taken · 10 week waitWolverhampton
11,561 tests taken · 13 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield | 51.6% | 54.4% | 46.0% | 53.0% | 5,944 | 20 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 |
| Dudley | 42.1% | 48.0% | 41.5% | 45.2% | 13,721 | 14 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 |
| Featherstone | 34.3% | 38.2% | 35.3% | 36.4% | 13,193 | 12 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 |