Driving Lessons in Shoreham By Sea
Learners in Shoreham-by-Sea have access to 1 driving school and 39 independent driving instructors, with 11 independent female driving instructors available. The school holds a 5-star rating, though pricing information isn't publicly listed. Test centres in Worthing and Burgess Hill offer contrasting experiences based on the latest DVSA data (2025-26), with Worthing posting a 59.8% pass rate compared to Burgess Hill's 45.5%.
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Driving schools and instructors in Shoreham By Sea
Shoreham By Sea Test Centres and Pass Rates
Worthing leads with an impressive 58.8% pass rate, benefiting from the South Coast's gentler terrain and well-maintained seafront roads, while Burgess Hill struggles at 43.2% due to its position on busy Sussex commuter routes and challenging roundabouts near the A23. The area's two centres handled 18,957 tests from 2024 to 2025, with men achieving 60.9% at Worthing compared to women at 56.5%. Worthing's test routes take advantage of quieter residential areas and the manageable one-way systems around the town centre, while Burgess Hill faces constant pressure from London commuter traffic. Automatic learners see 53% success at Worthing, where focusing on road position rather than gear changes suits the coastal roads and frequent roundabouts.
Worthing
8,495 tests taken · 10 week waitBurgess Hill
11,237 tests taken · 15 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing | 58.9% | 60.5% | 54.4% | 59.8% | 8,495 | 10 weeks |
| Burgess Hill | 47.3% | 44.0% | 40.4% | 45.5% | 11,237 | 15 weeks |