Driving Lessons in Horsham
Horsham learners have access to 10 driving schools with excellent 5-star ratings and hourly rates ranging from £38 to £48. Half the schools offer female driving instructors, while automatic driving lessons are available at 3 schools for those preferring that option. The nearby test centres at Crawley and Burgess Hill show pass rates of 40.1% and 43.2% respectively, giving you flexibility in booking your test.
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Driving schools and instructors in Horsham
Top Marks Driving School
Grade A instructor with 30 years' experience and an excellent pass rate. £38/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, plus NHS discounts available (£37/hour) and student rates. Under 17s can book the Dunsfold Combo Pack at £210 for 2 hours at the aerodrome track plus 2 hours on the road.
JDS Automatic Driving School
£45/hour or £440 for 10 hours, with the JDS Full Course at £1,400 including 30 lessons, mock test, and test car use. The region's first automatic-only specialist, eliminating the clutch and gears to reduce stress for learners. Outstanding first-time pass record with both male and female instructors, plus a refund guarantee on unused block-booked hours.
Bluedrive Driving School
Established in 2012, this school specialises in building confidence for nervous learners, with multiple first-time passes highlighted in recent reviews. Single lessons cost £48/hour, but the 10-hour block at £45/hour offers best value; beginners get an exceptional deal at £35/hour for a 3-lesson starter pack. An electric automatic car and 100% money-back guarantee on your first lesson remove the risk of trying them out.
Learn to Drive with Alan
Member of The Institute of Advanced Motorists with a passion for road safety and real-world driving skills. Pay as you go at £45/hour (1.5 or 2-hour lessons only) or save with block deals from £440 for 10 hours or £870 for 20 hours. Consistently praised for flexibility, calm teaching style, and helping learners pass first time, including those returning to driving after years away.
Pegasus School of Motoring
Nearly 10 years in business with a background in Learning and Development and blue light emergency response training. The instructor tailors lessons to individual learning styles, with particular strength in building confidence and test preparation, as evidenced by glowing testimonials praising her ability to balance encouragement with challenge. Pricing available upon enquiry.
Ladydrive Driving School Ltd
£68 for 1.5-hour lessons or £90 for 2-hour sessions with an experienced female instructor offering 22 years of teaching experience and an excellent pass rate. Theresa provides one-to-one tuition in a calm, professional manner, with no car sharing and door-to-door service across the local area. Pass Plus courses also available.
Tina's Driving School
Patient female instructor specialising in nervous drivers, with completed training in the 'Drive Calm' Course and Driving Test Nerves Specialist Course. Lessons available for 1, 1.5, or 2 hours with discounted block bookings, plus free pick-up and drop-off within the local area. Motorway driving lessons at £40/hour and Pass Plus courses (6 hours including motorway training) at £200 also available.
Tony's Drive School
Specialises in automatic driving lessons with a focus on safe, long-term driving habits. Single instructor operation ensures consistency throughout your learning journey, with flexible scheduling available to suit your needs.
Block booking
Best block deals in Horsham
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Intensive courses in Horsham
Want to pass fast?
2 Horsham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Horsham Test Centres and Pass Rates
Burgess Hill edges ahead with 43.2% compared to Crawley's 40.1%, from 19,060 tests conducted across both centres between 2024 and 2025. Women achieved notably higher rates at both locations (45.1% vs 41.8% at Burgess Hill, 42.1% vs 38.7% at Crawley), while automatic drivers managed around 38-36% at both centres. The challenging Sussex Weald terrain includes steep approaches through the South Downs, narrow village roads, and Crawley's complex town centre system around the shopping areas and airport approaches.
Burgess Hill
11,191 tests takenCrawley
7,869 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill | 45.1% | 41.8% | 38.6% | 43.2% | 11,191 |
| Crawley | 42.1% | 38.7% | 35.8% | 40.1% | 7,869 |