Driving Lessons in West Midlands

The West Midlands region offers 146 driving schools and 257 independent driving instructors across its towns and cities. Schools average £34 per hour (one of the more affordable regions) and hold a 4.8-star rating, with 90 offering automatic driving lessons and 33 offering female driving instructors. There are 38 independent female driving instructors across the region. Test centre pass rates vary widely, from Birmingham (Shirley) at 56.6% down to Wolverhampton at 34.3%, so location makes a real difference to your chances.

£34
average price
146
driving schools
257
independent instructors
15
test centres

Driving lessons in West Midlands

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PDA Perform Driving Academy

PDA Perform Driving Academy

Manual and automatic

5(69)
From £35/hr5hrs for £170Save £5

£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.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
191 Wardend Rd, Washwood Heath, Birmingham B8 2QYView school
RKJ Automatic Driving School

RKJ Automatic Driving School

Automatic

5(68)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
36 Westbury Ave, Wednesbury WS10 9RUView school
Aceway Driving School

Aceway Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(68)
From £30/hr5hrs for £160

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
Southfield Rd, Birmingham B16 0JLView school
TK Driving School

TK Driving School

Manual

5(67)
From £33/hrBlock bookings available

£66 for a two-hour basic package, or £70 for priority booking that gets you faster lesson slots if you're testing soon. The intensive 'Crashed Package' at £80 for two hours (with eight more hours to arrange) offers the highest priority and suits learners preparing for an imminent test, while flexible scheduling lets you book remaining sessions with your chosen instructor.

Intensive
107 Smith St, Coventry CV6 5EHView school
MiAuto Driving School

MiAuto Driving School

Automatic

5(66)
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

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.

EveningsWeekends
Blakesley Rd, Birmingham B25 8RYView school
PassLand Driving School

PassLand Driving School

Manual

5(65)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Calm and patient instructor with multiple first-time pass reviews praising his clear explanations and confidence-building approach. £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, with flexible scheduling to suit your pace.

Exford Cl, Brierley Hill DY5 3PZView school
Now Pass Driving School

Now Pass Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(54)
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

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.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Caroline St, Birmingham B2 0TYView school
Pass Track

Pass Track

Manual

5(52)92% pass rate
From £35/hr5hrs for £210

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
40 Madeley Rd, Sparkbrook, Birmingham B11 1UXView school
Godwins Driving School

Godwins Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(44)71% pass rate
From £41/hr10hrs for £400Save £10

Police Advanced Driver with 32 years' experience and a current 71% first-time pass rate. £41/hour for manual lessons or £40/hour in a 10-lesson block; automatic lessons at £44/hour. Specialises in nervous drivers, defensive driving, motorway techniques, and PassPlus courses, with a brand new Audi A3 automatic fitted with dual controls and reversing camera.

EveningsWeekends
Blaydon Ave, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B75 5TEView school
Sandeep Driving School

Sandeep Driving School

Manual

5(41)
From £36.50/hr10hrs for £340Save £25

Specialises in manual driving lessons with instruction available in Punjabi, catering to anxious learners and those seeking a supportive environment. £38 per hour, £73 for 2-hour lessons, or £340 for a 10-hour block; Pass Plus courses also available at £210. Flexible scheduling includes evenings and weekends to fit busy timetables.

EveningsWeekends
Speaks Punjabi
5 Keysmith Cl, Willenhall WV13 2QGView school
Dani Driving School

Dani Driving School

Automatic

5(33)
From £32.50/hr20hrs for £580Save £70

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
67 Platt Brook Way, Birmingham B26 2UDView school
Drive Automatic Driving School

Drive Automatic Driving School

Automatic

5(24)
From £35/hr

Specialises in automatic driving lessons at £35/hour or £70 for a 2-hour lesson, with flexible evening and weekend scheduling to fit around your commitments. One-to-one tuition throughout, and you won't be charged if you cancel within 48 hours.

EveningsWeekends
Bromford Ln, West Bromwich B70 7HRView school
Time 2 Drive Now

Time 2 Drive Now

Automatic

5(24)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Over 500 successful passes backed by 20+ years of experience. £35/hour for standard lessons or £330 for a 10-hour block booking, with motorway courses at £40/hour and intensive courses available for faster progression. Specialises in automatic driving lessons with a calm, supportive approach designed to build confidence.

Intensive
2 Francis St, Coventry CV6 5BQView school
DGN Driving School

DGN Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(7)
From £32/hr10hrs for £309Save £11

5-star rated on Trustpilot with over 1,000 reviews, founded by Pin Binning who has been instructing since 2009. Lessons start at £32/hour (Monday-Friday before 4pm) or £48 for 1.5 hours, with new customer block deals at £309 for 10 hours of manual lessons. The school also provides the Ultimate Driving Course, a 35-video supplement designed to accelerate learning before you get in the car.

EveningsWeekends
36 Draycott Rd, Coventry CV2 3NBView school
DDS Driving School

DDS Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(3)
From £35/hr10hrs for £315Save £35

Straightforward pricing with no hidden costs: £35/hour for manual lessons or £37/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £315 (manual) and £335 (automatic). All vehicles are equipped with the latest safety features and regularly maintained, providing a reliable learning environment across the local area.

Prince Thorpe Rd, Willenhall WV13 2LDView school
Salaria Friends Driving School

Salaria Friends Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(1)
From £33/hr10hrs for £330

15+ years' experience with a 4.9-star rating from over 500 students. £34/hour on weekdays (9–5) or £36 weekends, with block deals from £330 for 10 hours up to £999 for 30 hours; the Total Driving Freedom Bundle at £1,499 includes test booking, test day car hire, and Pass Plus. Student discounts and referral deals available, plus flexible payment plans.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
19 Lonsdale Rd, Wolverhampton WV3 0DYView school
Nick Edkins Driving School

Nick Edkins Driving School

Manual

5(1)
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

22 years of experience with an excellent first-time pass rate. Single-instructor continuity throughout your learning journey, with motorway and Pass Plus courses also available. £37/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, plus £74 for a 2-hour test lesson.

2234 Stratford Rd, Hockley Heath, Solihull B94 6NUView school
Get Set Drive School of Motoring

Get Set Drive School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

590% pass rate
From £37/hr10hrs for £370

Family-run school with over 90% customer satisfaction and excellent ratings across Google, Trustpilot, and Facebook. £37/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks from £370 and 20-hour blocks with mock test from £1,040. Intensive courses (5–21 days) include theory and test booking, ideal for learners wanting to pass quickly.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Speaks Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi
42 Claremont Rd, Sedgley, Dudley DY3 1HWView school
D-Code Driving School

D-Code Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £360

£35/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block in Coventry, with intensive courses from £999 including test car and booking. Test day car hire available at £150 in Coventry or £200 elsewhere, plus mock tests from £100 to build confidence before the real thing. Discounts apply on bookings over 5 hours.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Unit 11, 243 Cross Rd, Coventry CV6 5GPView school
Key School of Motoring

Key School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5
From £28.50/hr10hrs for £280Save £5

Independent instructor running since 1991 with 35 years' experience and a high-grade qualification plus NVQ Level 3 in driving instruction. Manual lessons from £30/hour or automatic from £35/hour, with a 10-hour block at £280 and student discounts available. Intensive fast pass courses, Pass Plus training, and motorway tuition also on offer.

Intensive
39 Rosemary Rd, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall WS6 7DYView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in West Midlands?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£36
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£20–25
1
£25–30
4
£30–35
26
£35–40
43
£40–45
8

Based on prices from 82 driving schools in West Midlands.

Intensive courses in West Midlands

Want to pass fast?

71 West Midlands schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

West Midlands Test Centres and Pass Rates

With 15 centres in and around the West Midlands, where you test can make a real difference. Birmingham Shirley has the top pass rate at 57%, with Nuneaton and Lichfield both on 53%, all above the 50% average across Great Britain. Shirley also has the longest wait, about 4½ months, whereas Redditch typically gets you a test in about a month and has the best automatic pass rate in the area at 51%. The weak spots are Wolverhampton at 34%, Wednesbury at 35% and Featherstone at 36%, each in the bottom 5% of centres in Britain. Those three are low enough that, if one is your local centre, it's worth talking through the alternatives with your instructor.

57%

Birmingham (Shirley)

9,385 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate60.4%
Automatic pass rate49.8%
53%

Nuneaton

6,764 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate57.5%
Automatic pass rate45.5%
53%

Lichfield

5,944 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate54.5%
Automatic pass rate46.0%
51%

Redditch

4,483 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate51.5%
Automatic pass rate50.8%
49%

Birmingham (Kingstanding)

16,133 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate50.5%
Automatic pass rate45.3%
49%

Warwick (Wedgenock House)

15,070 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate50.7%
Automatic pass rate43.8%
47%

Birmingham (Kings Heath)

9,072 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate47.9%
Automatic pass rate44.7%
46%

Hinckley

4,866 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate48.5%
Automatic pass rate37.5%
45%

Dudley

13,721 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate46.7%
Automatic pass rate41.5%
44%

Birmingham (Garretts Green)

22,480 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate46.0%
Automatic pass rate41.0%

Areas in West Midlands