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
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Car Test Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in West Midlands.
Prime Learner
Highest-rated manual driving school in West Midlands.
Result Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in West Midlands.
Result Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in West Midlands.
Driving lessons in West Midlands
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PDA Perform Driving Academy
Manual and automatic
£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.
RKJ Automatic Driving School
Automatic
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.
Aceway Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
TK Driving School
Manual
£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.
MiAuto Driving School
Automatic
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.
PassLand Driving School
Manual
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.
Now Pass Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Pass Track
Manual
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.
Godwins Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Sandeep Driving School
Manual
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.
Dani Driving School
Automatic
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.
Drive Automatic Driving School
Automatic
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.
Time 2 Drive Now
Automatic
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.
DGN Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
DDS Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Salaria Friends Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Nick Edkins Driving School
Manual
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.
Get Set Drive School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
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.
D-Code Driving School
Manual and automatic
£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.
Key School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
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.
Block booking
Best block deals in West Midlands
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £70.
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.
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.
Birmingham (Shirley)
9,385 tests taken · typical wait 4½ monthsNuneaton
6,764 tests taken · typical wait 2 monthsLichfield
5,944 tests taken · typical wait 4 monthsRedditch
4,483 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthBirmingham (Kingstanding)
16,133 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsWarwick (Wedgenock House)
15,070 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsBirmingham (Kings Heath)
9,072 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsHinckley
4,866 tests taken · typical wait 2 monthsDudley
13,721 tests taken · typical wait 4 monthsBirmingham (Garretts Green)
22,480 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Birmingham (Shirley) | 56.6% | 60.4% | 49.8% | 9,385 | 4½ months |
| Nuneaton | 53.2% | 57.5% | 45.5% | 6,764 | 2 months |
| Lichfield | 53.0% | 54.5% | 46.0% | 5,944 | 4 months |
| Redditch | 51.4% | 51.5% | 50.8% | 4,483 | 1 month |
| Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 48.5% | 50.5% | 45.3% | 16,133 | 3½ months |
| Warwick (Wedgenock House) | 48.5% | 50.7% | 43.8% | 15,070 | 2½ months |
| Birmingham (Kings Heath) | 46.8% | 47.9% | 44.7% | 9,072 | 2½ months |
| Hinckley | 46.4% | 48.5% | 37.5% | 4,866 | 2 months |
| Dudley | 45.2% | 46.7% | 41.5% | 13,721 | 4 months |
| Birmingham (Garretts Green) | 44.4% | 46.0% | 41.0% | 22,480 | 2½ months |