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
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- driving schools
- 257
- independent instructors
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- 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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AutoTutor Driving School
Manual and automatic
Known for supporting nervous drivers and the elderly with patient, friendly instruction. First lesson from just £25, with intensive courses from £990 and flexible scheduling six days a week. Test car available for your driving test, plus Pass Plus courses to build confidence on motorways, dual carriageways, and night driving.
UK's Premium Driving Solutions
Manual and automatic
Quality-focused instruction with competitive pricing: £35-£36 per hour for manual lessons on weekdays, or £340-£350 for 10-hour blocks. Test vehicle hire available for £100, and mock tests offered at £40-£50 per hour to build confidence before your test.
Aumdrivingschool
Manual
Known for a calm, patient teaching style that puts nervous learners at ease quickly. £35/hour for standard lessons or £65 for 2-hour sessions; new customers get 10 hours for £315 (normally £325). Test day car hire is £110 including pre-test tuition, vehicle loan with insurance, and debrief.
Eazy Drive School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Led by Imran Zaman with over 15,000 positive reviews, Eazy Drive has built a reputation for high pass rates across thousands of successful learners. Lessons start from £30/hour with flexible scheduling seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, plus home pick-up and drop-off available. Mock tests, theory support, and knowledge of local test routes help you prepare thoroughly for your test.
Pass Pal Driving School
Manual and automatic
CEO Simon Pal brings 10 years of professional instruction experience to this school, which uses progress cards and interactive learning to track individual development throughout your course. Lessons are £28/hour with flexible packages available, door-to-door service included, and no car sharing. Pass Plus courses are also available.
Big L Driving School
Manual
96% of learners recommend this school, with reviews praising the instructor's patience and ability to build confidence even under time pressure. £35/hour or £33/hour for 10-hour block bookings, plus 2-hour lessons at £70 for extra practice time. Fleet vehicles are 2017 and above, and the instructor knows local test routes across the area inside out.
Drive Eezy
Manual and automatic
Independent school keeping costs down through local focus, passing savings to learners at just £35/hour or £300 for 10 hours manual. One-to-one lessons with the same instructor throughout, detailed progress records, and door-to-door pickup included. Short-notice test availability and motorway training also on offer.
Grand Prix School of Motoring
Manual
First-time pass rates delivered through a tailored training programme with an experienced, friendly instructor. £35 per hour for manual lessons, with block booking options available including Pass Plus and motorway tuition. Comprehensive service covering refresher courses, eco driving, and theory test preparation.
DriversGB
Manual and automatic
Intensive driving course specialists with a 90% pass rate across 100,000+ tests passed. Standard lessons from £35/hour with block deals from £170 for 5 hours, or jump into a 1-week intensive course (7–50 hours, £360–£1,865) that includes tuition, test fees, and use of the school car on test day. Instructors with experience teaching students with autism and hearing difficulties, plus multilingual support available.
Saif Driving School
Manual and automatic
Competitive hourly rates from £32 for manual and £34 for automatic lessons, with 10-hour block deals at £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic). Intensive courses available from £900 for 20 hours through to £2000 for 48 hours, all including free pickup and test fees, completable within 2-4 weeks. Test day lessons cost £100 including one hour of tuition.
One2One Driving School
Manual and automatic
Established in Birmingham with instructors available seven days a week including Sundays, One2One offers both traditional lessons and intensive courses during school holidays. At £35 per hour or block deals from £340 for 10 lessons up to £650 for 20 lessons, test car hire is available from £120 on the day of your test.
Golden Driving School
Manual and automatic
19 years' experience with a focus on building solid foundations from lesson one, whether you're a complete beginner or part-trained driver needing test preparation. £35/hour for full-length lessons, plus motorway lessons at £85 for 2 hours, test day car use included at £85, and a refer-a-friend scheme offering £20 cash back or a free lesson per introduction.
AMA Driving School
Automatic
Over 15 years' experience with an instructor known for keeping learners calm and reassuring throughout their course. Pass Plus courses available at £150 for 6 hours, with beginner offers including two lessons for the price of one. Instruction also available in Tamil, and door pickup provided in Coventry and Nuneaton.
Selly Oak Driving School
Manual and automatic
Established in 1987 with over 30 years' experience, this school specialises in automatic driving lessons and intensive courses designed to get you test-ready in as little as one week. Standard lessons are £36/hour, with block deals from £350 for 10 lessons up to £850 for 25 lessons, plus intensive options ranging from £884 to £1900 depending on your experience level and pace. Particularly experienced with foreign students and medical staff, offering student discounts and flexible scheduling to suit shift patterns.
Ansar School of Motoring
Manual
Nearly 20 years' experience teaching nervous and anxious drivers to build confidence behind the wheel. £35/hour or save with block deals from £150 for 5 lessons up to £900 for 30 lessons; intensive courses also available at £1,300 including test car hire. Mock tests, theory support, and Pass Plus courses help you prepare thoroughly for test day.
Anglia School of Motoring
Manual
Grade A instructors with over 35 years of combined experience, backed by 4.7-star reviews on Google with multiple first-time pass testimonials. £38 per hour for manual lessons, or £85 for 2-hour sessions; motorway lessons available at £85 for 2 hours. Founded in 1986, this family-run school picks you up and drops you off at your chosen location, with Pass Plus courses also available.
G's Driving School
Manual
Registered since 2006 with consistently high first-time pass rates, this instructor knows every local test route and DVSA centre across the area. Lessons at £36–£38 per hour, or save with block deals from £176 for 5 hours up to £700 for 20 hours; students get £35/hour. Free theory test support and Pass Plus courses (from £235) are included, plus a test day package at £95–£105.
Sutton Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor with 17 years' experience and a 4.6-star rating from 29 pupils. Lessons from £40/hour (early bird rates from £40), or £375 for a 10-hour block booking; test car hire available for £100. Known for creating a calm, relaxed atmosphere that appeals particularly to nervous beginners.
Enterprise Driving School
Manual and automatic
99% pass rate with a team of male and female instructors offering flexible lesson lengths to suit your schedule. £35/hour for single lessons, or save with 1.5-hour lessons at £50 and 2-hour lessons at £65, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.
iPass Driving School
Manual and automatic
Thirteen years' experience with consistently high pass rates above the national average, run by Mark Evans who holds a BA honours degree and teaching qualification alongside his instructor credentials. £37/hour for pay-as-you-go lessons or £350 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses, Pass Plus tuition, and flexible scheduling seven days a week including evenings. Pickup from home, work or college is free, and the school is particularly popular with female learners seeking a reassuring, patient approach.
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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 |