Driving Lessons in West Midlands

£35
average price
149
driving schools
258
independent instructors
15
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in West Midlands

Showing 6180 of 149
Saif Driving School

Saif Driving School

4.8(686)
From £32/hr10hrs for £300Save £20

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Glyn Rd, Quinton, Birmingham B32 2TBView school
One2One Driving School

One2One Driving School

4.8(217)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
236 Londonderry Ln, Smethwick B67 7ENView school
Golden Driving School

Golden Driving School

4.8(73)
From £35/hr

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
8 Elm Croft, Birmingham, Oldbury B68 0BQView school
Selly Oak Driving School

Selly Oak Driving School

4.8(20)
From £36/hr10hrs for £350Save £10

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Appartment 16, 3 Union Pl, Birmingham B29 7NFView school
Ansar School of Motoring

Ansar School of Motoring

4.7(183)
From £35/hr5hrs for £150Save £25

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
108 Lozells St, Lozells, Birmingham B19 2ATView school
Anglia School of Motoring

Anglia School of Motoring

4.7(97)
From £38/hr

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.

ManualFemale Instructors
76 All Saints Way, West Bromwich B71 1REView school
G's Driving School

G's Driving School

4.7(61)
From £36/hr20hrs for £700Save £20

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
22 Acfold Rd, Birmingham B20 1HDView school
Sutton Driving School

Sutton Driving School

4.6(29)
From £45/hr10hrs for £375Save £75

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.

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car available
12 Romilly Cl, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B76 2TNView school
Enterprise Driving School

Enterprise Driving School

4.4(72)99% pass rate
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
1 Bevan Ave, Wolverhampton WV4 6SGView school
iPass Driving School

iPass Driving School

4.4(40)
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
141 Orchard St, Brierley Hill DY5 1HNView school
Pass4fun Driving School

Pass4fun Driving School

4.3(141)
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

Over 20 years' experience with an exceptionally high first-time pass rate. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £35/hour, or start with 2 novice lessons for £55, plus discounted block bookings available. Structured one-to-one tuition at your pace in a friendly, professional environment with flexible pickup and dropoff points.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
191 Griffiths Dr, Wolverhampton WV11 2JSView school
Road Matters

Road Matters

4.3(43)89.9% pass rate
From £30/hr10hrs for £299Save £1

Grade A instructor with an 89.9% first-time pass rate and a test pass guarantee: fail once and they'll pay for your second exam. £30/hour with substantial block deals (10 lessons plus 1 free for £299, or 20 lessons plus 2 free for £598), plus a price match promise against AA, BSM, and Red Driving Schools.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
661 Foleshill Rd, Coventry CV6 5JQView school
Homers Driving School

Homers Driving School

4.3
From £37/hrBlock bookings available

Local West Midlands instructors teaching calm, progress-focused lessons with clear goals each hour and real-world routes that match your test centre. From £37/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic, with 1.5-hour and 2-hour options available; block booking deals on request. Pickup from home, college, or work, plus evening and weekend availability.

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Baird House, The Instructor Hub. 1, Second Ave, Kingswinford DY6 7YAView school
Safe 4 Life Driver Training

Safe 4 Life Driver Training

4.2
From £37/hr10hrs for £370

Transparent pricing with generous block booking discounts: 10 hours for £370 (manual) or £380 (automatic), rising to 20 hours for £740 or £760 with free lessons included. Beginners get their first 3 hours for just £95, and test day includes a 90-minute lesson plus car hire for £95. Hundreds of five-star reviews highlight patient, confident-building instructors who understand nervous learners.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
1 Simms Ln, Cinder Bank, Netherton, Dudley DY2 9BLView school
Look2Drive

Look2Drive

4.1(13)
From £31/hr5hrs for £149Save £6

£31/hour for standard lessons, with attractive block deals like 5 lessons for £149 or 3 lessons for £89 including free theory. Student discounts and a £29 trial lesson make this budget-friendly option worth trying, backed by 5-star reviews and instructors who specialise in helping nervous learners build confidence.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Gospel End Rd, Dudley DY3 3YUView school
Sandwell Driving School

Sandwell Driving School

3(2)
From £32/hr10hrs for £310Save £10

Flexible pricing across hourly lessons, block bookings, and intensive courses with options for both manual and automatic cars. Hourly lessons start at £32 for manual or £36 for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £310 or £350 respectively. Intensive courses run 3–10 days (6 hours daily) from £782–£2462 for manual, including driving test fees, plus test car use available.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
43 Three Shires Oak Rd, Bearwood, Smethwick B67 5BSView school
Birmingham Driving School

Birmingham Driving School

2.1(8)
From £32/hr10hrs for £310Save £10

Comprehensive learner driver training with flexible options: hourly lessons from £32 (manual) or £36 (automatic) per hour, 10-hour block deals from £310, semi-intensive courses, and intensive courses ranging from 3 to 10 days with test fees included. Test car available for £96-£108 depending on transmission, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
77 Selsey Road, Edgbaston, 77 Selsey Rd, Birmingham B17 8JRView school
Auto Driving School

Auto Driving School

From £35/hr5hrs for £170Save £5

Specialising in automatic driving lessons for nervous learners and beginners who want to build confidence without the complexity of manual transmission. £35 per hour or £170 for a 5-hour block, with intensive courses ranging from 10 to 50 hours (£500–£2000) for those wanting accelerated progress.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
723 Stafford Rd, Wolverhampton WV10 7EGView school
Just Automatic Driving School

Just Automatic Driving School

97% pass rate
From £32/hrBlock bookings available

97% first-time pass rate with a focus on nervous drivers seeking a stress-free learning environment. Lessons from £32/hour or flexible block packages (Safe Drive £35–£240, Smart Drive £240–£670, Super Drive £670–£1,300), plus intensive courses and Pass Plus training available. Modern automatic cars with free pickup and test car rental included in the Safe Mode package.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Fairgate House, 205 Kings Rd, Tyseley, Birmingham B11 2AAView school
Pass Direct

Pass Direct

From £33/hr10hrs for £325Save £5

Pass Direct offers flexible lesson packages with strong value for money: £33/hour for manual lessons or £35/hour for automatic, with block deals starting at £325 for 10 lessons. Two-hour lessons are recommended to maximise learning time, since the first and last 10-15 minutes of each session cover travel and admin. Pick-up and drop-off from home, work or college are included, with availability from 8am to 8pm including weekends, plus Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
102 Wood Rd, Dudley DY3 2LPView 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
Under £30
4
£30–35
23
£35–40
45
£40–45
5
£45–50
3

Based on prices from 80 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

Winchester proves most challenging in the Whitchurch area at 47.9% passes, while Basingstoke excels at 56.9% across 3 centres that saw 12,345 tests between 2024 and 2025. The medieval streets of Winchester, with their tight corners and one-way systems, contrast sharply with Basingstoke's modern road layout and spacious roundabouts. Men slightly outperformed women at most centres, ranging from 47.8% to 58.5% compared to 48% to 54.8%. Automatic pass rates varied from 44.1% to 52%, suggesting the different road types across these Hampshire towns suit various learning approaches.

58%

Birmingham (Shirley)

9,582 tests taken
Women56.6%
Men59.1%
Automatic53.4%
53%

Nuneaton

6,634 tests taken
Women51.9%
Men53.0%
Automatic46.5%
49%

Lichfield

8,490 tests taken
Women46.8%
Men50.2%
Automatic44.1%
48%

Warwick (Wedgenock House)

10,900 tests taken
Women46.1%
Men50.3%
Automatic43.7%
48%

Hinckley

3,465 tests taken
Women49.1%
Men47.6%
Automatic43.1%
47%

Birmingham (Kings Heath)

8,488 tests taken
Women44.7%
Men48.9%
Automatic45.3%
47%

Redditch

4,660 tests taken
Women47.9%
Men45.5%
Automatic43.9%
46%

Dudley

11,354 tests taken
Women43.0%
Men48.2%
Automatic39.8%
45%

Birmingham (Kingstanding)

17,909 tests taken
Women41.5%
Men47.7%
Automatic42.4%
42%

Coventry

9,102 tests taken
Women40.5%
Men43.6%
Automatic37.6%

Areas in West Midlands