Driving Lessons in West Sussex

West Sussex spans multiple areas with 75 driving schools and 170 independent driving instructors throughout the region. Lesson prices average £42 per hour, slightly above the national average, and schools hold a 4.8-star rating. Female driving instructors are available at 15 schools, with 37 independent female driving instructors also working across the region. Regional test centres show strong performance overall, with Chichester at 61.6% and Worthing at 59.8% according to the latest DVSA data.

£42
average price
75
driving schools
170
independent instructors
4
test centres

Driving lessons in West Sussex

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BeWise Driving School

BeWise Driving School

Automatic

5
From £44/hr10hrs for £400Save £40

Specialises in nervous drivers with safe off-road practice areas for your first lessons, allowing you to build confidence before tackling public roads. One-to-one tuition tailored to your learning pace, with a Grade A instructor offering patient, calm tuition over 10 years' experience. £44/hour or £40 per lesson on a 10-hour block, with intensive courses and motorway training also available.

Intensive
4 Ferring Ln, Ferring, Worthing BN12 6QYView school
Miles Ahead Motoring School

Miles Ahead Motoring School

Manual

5
From £38/hr

Grade A instructor with 30 years of leadership and coaching experience, now dedicated to rebuilding confidence in learners who've had poor experiences with previous instructors. Multiple first-time pass testimonials highlight Paul's patient, detailed approach. Lessons from £38/hour.

34 Hunnisett Cl, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0FHView school
Flypass Driving School

Flypass Driving School

Manual

5
From £38/hr

Independent instructor Sue delivers calm, patient lessons tailored to each learner's pace, with a focus on building confidence from day one. Flexible pay-as-you-go pricing at £40/hour for 1, 1.5, or 2-hour lessons, plus motorway training and post-test refresher courses available for qualified drivers.

Female Instructors
39 Hythe Rd, Worthing BN11 5DFView school
Licence2learn

Licence2learn

Manual

5
From £40/hr9hrs for £350Save £10

£60 for 90-minute lessons or £350 for a block of six, with test car hire at £110 including a one-hour warm-up and post-test debrief. Instructor Daniel Cooper brings 17 years' driving experience and a background as a Hilton chef, offering a calm and detailed teaching style backed by written lesson records and self-grading to track progress. Pass Plus courses and motorway sessions also available.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
8 Beagle Dr, Ford, Arundel BN18 0NYView school
Ambition Driving College

Ambition Driving College

Manual

5
From £42/hr10hrs for £410Save £10

Instructor since 1996 with a track record of high pass rates well above the national average, including a 100% success rate teaching pupils to instructor standard. One-to-one lessons at £42/hour or £410 for a 10-hour block, with door-to-door pickup and drop-off included. Pass Plus courses also available for qualified drivers.

Woodlands Rd, Littlehampton BN17 5PPView school
Driveauto

Driveauto

Automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Mike brings 30 years of teaching experience and 14 years as a qualified instructor, with a decade specialising in automatic driving lessons. Lessons are typically 2 hours at £40/hour, with block deals from £380 for 10 hours up to £1,440 for 40 hours, plus Pass Plus courses at £280. Hundreds of pupils have passed their test and gained confidence under his instruction.

221 Chichester Rd, Bognor Regis PO21 5AQView school
Phil Mason Driving

Phil Mason Driving

Manual

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£40/hour for single lessons or £38/hour as part of a 10-hour block at £380. With 30 years of driving experience since 1988, this instructor prioritises teaching safe, considerate driving for life rather than just test-passing techniques. You'll have the same instructor throughout your course with no shared lesson time, plus Pass Plus courses available for newly qualified drivers.

7 Thakeham Cl, East Preston, Littlehampton BN16 1DRView school
Ladydrive Driving School Ltd

Ladydrive Driving School Ltd

Manual

5
From £45/hr

£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.

Female Instructors
Grans Cottage, Coolham Rd, Thakeham, Pulborough RH20 3EWView school
JDS Automatic Driving School

JDS Automatic Driving School

Automatic

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

£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.

Female InstructorsTest car available
Oakside, 2 Little E St, Billingshurst RH14 9PNView school
Quick Learners

Quick Learners

Manual

5
From £33/hr

Sarah Quick brings a calm, patient teaching style that learners consistently praise for building confidence and delivering first-time passes. 1.5-hour lessons at £66 each, with Pass Plus courses available at £264 for 6 hours. Known for working with nervous drivers, complete beginners, and those seeking refresher lessons or mock tests.

Female Instructors
Corfe Cl, Worthing BN13 3QRView school
Paul Kerr Driving School

Paul Kerr Driving School

Manual

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Grade A instructor with over 40 years of teaching experience and UK Top 100 recognition for 2023 and 2024. Introductory offers start at £160 for 4 hours or £400 for 10 hours, with a money-back guarantee on every lesson and no car sharing. Free online theory, hazard perception, and video training resources included.

1 Water Meadows Way, Pagham, Bognor Regis PO21 4FDView school
JSM Driving School

JSM Driving School

Automatic

5
From £50/hr

Jason brings 29 years of car mechanic experience and advanced Roadcraft training to learner lessons at £50/hour, with flexible intensive options from 1.5 to 3 hours. Multiple first-time pass reviews highlight his patience with nervous learners and non-native English speakers. Pass Plus courses and motorway training also available for newly qualified drivers.

Intensive
56 Broadwater St W, Broadwater, Worthing BN14 9APView school
Harland Driving School

Harland Driving School

Manual

5
3hrs for £105

Established since 2008, this school specializes in manual driving lessons with an introductory offer of three lessons for £105 for new beginners. Rod Williams provides one-to-one tuition across the local area, plus caravan and motorhome manoeuvring courses for those needing specialist reversing practice.

41 Downsview Dr, Wivelsfield Green, Haywards Heath RH17 7RNView school
Bluedrive Driving School

Bluedrive Driving School

Automatic

5
From £48/hr10hrs for £450Save £30

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.

Intensive
40 Centenary Rd, Southwater, Horsham RH13 9FWView school
DriverStation

DriverStation

Manual and automatic

5
From £25/hr10hrs for £375

DriverStation backs every learner with a Driving Test Pass Promise: if you don't pass first time, they'll cover the cost of your second test. £50 for a 90-minute introductory lesson, then £375 for a 10-hour block, with patient instructors focused on real progress and honest guidance rather than time-wasting.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
27 Hildon Cl, Worthing BN13 2SPView school
Learn to Drive with Alan

Learn to Drive with Alan

Manual

4.9
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Clovelly, Henfield Road, Cowfold, Horsham RH13 8DRView school
Driving Crawley

Driving Crawley

Manual

4.9
From £44/hr10hrs for £420Save £20

Instructor with 6 advanced driving qualifications and proven expertise teaching learners with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and anxiety. £44/hour for 1.5-hour lessons or £88 for 2 hours; block deals from £258 for 6 hours to £420 for 10 hours, with no test day surcharge. Complementary theory test support for regular clients, HD session recordings, and a money-back guarantee on your first trial lesson.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
24 Peverel Rd, Crawley RH11 0THView school
PDW Driving

PDW Driving

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

Established 26 years ago with multiple instructors offering different teaching styles to match your learning needs. £40/hour or £385 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses at £270 for 6 hours to reduce your insurance premiums.

Female Instructors
12 Tinghall, Bognor Regis PO21 3RJView school
Bee Happy Driving

Bee Happy Driving

Manual

4.7
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Barbara has been instructing since 2004 and teaches with a focus on building confidence alongside test-passing skills, using varied teaching techniques tailored to individual needs. Multiple first-time pass reviews highlight her patient, calm approach. At £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour introductory block, lessons include use of a 2021 Kia Rio with dual controls, dashboard cameras for training feedback, and test car hire available for £80.

Female InstructorsTest car available
1 The Causeway, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing BN12 6FAView school
Driving Crazy

Driving Crazy

Manual and automatic

3
From £45/hrBlock bookings available

Two instructors with combined 33 years' experience, including specialist knowledge of teaching learners with learning difficulties. Two-hour lessons at £90 with block booking discounts available, both manual and automatic driving lessons offered Monday to Friday.

Female Instructors
75 Hazel Way, Crawley Down, Crawley RH10 4EUView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in West Sussex?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£43
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
Under £35
3
£35–40
7
£40–45
16
£45–50
15

Based on prices from 41 driving schools in West Sussex.

Intensive courses in West Sussex

Want to pass fast?

13 West Sussex schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

West Sussex Test Centres and Pass Rates

Measured against Britain's average pass rate of 50%, West Sussex has a wide split. Chichester is the clear leader, with a pass rate of 62%, the best automatic pass rate nearby at 55%, and the shortest wait, about a month. Crawley is at the other end on every count: its pass rate of 43% ranks in the bottom 10% of centres in Britain, and it has the longest wait, about 4 months. Chichester is only a real alternative if you can learn on its roads, but where that's possible the figures favour it strongly.

62%

Chichester

6,672 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate63.3%
Automatic pass rate54.7%
60%

Worthing

8,495 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate61.6%
Automatic pass rate54.4%
46%

Burgess Hill

11,237 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate47.0%
Automatic pass rate40.4%
43%

Crawley

11,305 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate44.3%
Automatic pass rate39.0%

Areas in West Sussex