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
75 driving schools and 170 independent instructors.
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Showing 61–80 of 245 driving schools and independent instructors in West Sussex.
Tony's Drive School
Automatic
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.
1st PDS
Manual
Family-run school established in 1992 with a cutting-edge training system that pairs each learner with a single dedicated instructor throughout their entire course. Student and NHS discounts available, plus Pass Plus courses to help new drivers develop safer long-term habits. Intensive courses include theory test and practical test booking arranged by the school.
MR Learner Driving School
Manual
Local South Coast instructor with deep knowledge of West Sussex roads and a flexible approach to scheduling. Michael Robinson offers lessons Monday to Saturday, including collection from work or college if needed, and can even arrange your first lesson on your 17th birthday. A 2021 Citroen C3 with dual controls ensures a safe learning environment.
Michael Thompson
shakiL (Automatic ) School Of Motoring
Automatic
Andrews Driving Lessons
Manual
Gear Free Driving School
Manual
1st Castle School of Motoring Ltd
Manual
Stagg motoring school Crawley
Manual
Leopard Driving School
Manual
Littlehampton- Driving School
Manual
Drive Sussex Driving School
Manual
RM Driver Training
Manual
No Pressure Driving School Ltd
Manual
Let's Get Going! Driving Lessons In Worthing
Manual
Excel Driver Training
Manual
Chris Ball Driving Automatic
Manual
Wakeeluddin Ahmad Effendi
Shaekh Ahmed
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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.
Based on prices from 41 driving schools in West Sussex.
Intensive courses in West Sussex
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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.
Chichester
6,672 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthWorthing
8,495 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsBurgess Hill
11,237 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsCrawley
11,305 tests taken · typical wait 4 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Chichester | 61.6% | 63.3% | 54.7% | 6,672 | 1 month |
| Worthing | 59.8% | 61.6% | 54.4% | 8,495 | 3 months |
| Burgess Hill | 45.5% | 47.0% | 40.4% | 11,237 | 3 months |
| Crawley | 42.7% | 44.3% | 39.0% | 11,305 | 4 months |