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
Top driving schools in West Midlands by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
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
146 driving schools and 257 independent instructors.
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Skill4life Driver Training
Manual and automatic
An excellent pass rate and relaxed, fun approach to learning set this school apart. Three instructors cover a wide area with flexible scheduling including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends, using modern air-conditioned cars for both manual and automatic lessons.
Scott School of Motoring
Manual
Established reputation built on word-of-mouth recommendations, with both male and female instructors offering nervous driver lessons, refresher courses, and motorway tuition. Patient, friendly approach focused on making learners safe drivers, not just test passers, with strong reviews on Yell.com praising instructors Scott and Donna for their dedication and constructive teaching.
ASH School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Independent school established in 1988 with a very high first-time pass rate, run by a calm, relaxed instructor. Learn in a MINI Cooper equipped with dual controls, air conditioning, and rear parking sensors. One-to-one tuition tailored to your needs, covering complete novices through to test failures and advanced drivers.
Michaels Driving School
Manual
Established driving school offering professional instruction for learners at all levels, from complete beginners to those refreshing their skills. Michael provides high-standard tuition tailored to individual needs, with a focus on professionalism and customer satisfaction throughout your learning journey.
Solihull Driving School (Shirley)
Manual
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Mohsin Ali
Automatic
Irfan Khan
Manual
Mohammed Shamsul Alam
Manual
Kulwant Singh
Manual
GTD Driving School
Manual
A.R.T School of Motoring Ltd
Manual
SPR Driving School
Manual
EMIRR DriveX
Manual
TEAMVISH DRIVING SCHOOL (Automatic)
Manual
Radford driving school
Manual
Pro Drive Solihull
Manual
Q Drive Driving School
Manual
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 |