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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AutoTutor Driving School

AutoTutor Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(81)
From £25/hrBlock bookings available

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Edinburgh Rd, Oldbury B68 0SRView school
UK's Premium Driving Solutions

UK's Premium Driving Solutions

Manual and automatic

4.9(69)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

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.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
Furnace Dr, Wolverhampton WV2 2FFView school
Aumdrivingschool

Aumdrivingschool

Manual

4.9(61)
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £315Save £10

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.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
39 Yardley Rd, Birmingham B27 6HGView school
Eazy Drive School of Motoring

Eazy Drive School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.9(52)
From £30/hr

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
283 Goodyers End Ln, Bedworth CV12 0HXView school
Pass Pal Driving School

Pass Pal Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(49)
From £28/hr

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.

263 Sneyd Ln, Bloxwich, Walsall WS3 2LSView school
Big L Driving School

Big L Driving School

Manual

4.9(45)96% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

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.

EveningsWeekends
55 Old Moat Way, Ward End, Birmingham B8 2DLView school
Drive Eezy

Drive Eezy

Manual and automatic

4.9(35)
From £35/hr10hrs for £300Save £50

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
106 Westridge Rd, Birmingham B13 0EEView school
Grand Prix School of Motoring

Grand Prix School of Motoring

Manual

4.9
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

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.

26 Wright St, Coventry CV1 5HNView school
DriversGB

DriversGB

Manual and automatic

4.8(990)90% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
670 Bristol Rd, Birmingham B29 6BJView school
Saif Driving School

Saif Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8(686)
From £31/hr10hrs for £300Save £10

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.

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

One2One Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Golden Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

IntensiveTest car available
8 Elm Croft, Birmingham, Oldbury B68 0BQView school
AMA Driving School

AMA Driving School

Automatic

4.8(55)
6hrs for £150

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Speaks Tamil
W Midlands,UK, 94 Fowler Rd, Coventry CV6 1NBView school
Selly Oak Driving School

Selly Oak Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8(20)
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

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.

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

Ansar School of Motoring

Manual

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.

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

Anglia School of Motoring

Manual

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.

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

G's Driving School

Manual

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.

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

Sutton Driving School

Manual

4.6(29)
From £44.50/hr10hrs for £375Save £70

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.

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

Enterprise Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.4(72)99% pass rate
From £32.50/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.

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

iPass Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
141 Orchard St, Brierley Hill DY5 1HNView 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