Driving Lessons in Bradford

Bradford has 28 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with lessons available from £28 to £41 per hour (averaging £35). Schools maintain an excellent 4.9-star rating, with 13 offering automatic driving lessons and 10 offering female driving instructors, while 4 independent female driving instructors work in the area. Test centre pass rates vary from Bradford Heaton's strong 56.1% down to Halifax's 45%, so location choice matters.

£35
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driving schools
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Driving lessons in Bradford

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MH Driving School

MH Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(1)96% pass rate
From £28/hr10hrs for £280

96% first-time pass rate with 500+ students trained since 2015. Block deals from £280 for 10 hours up to £1080 for 40 hours, plus free theory test practice included with the 40-hour package. Test car available for your driving test, with flexible payment plans and six-day-a-week availability.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
2b Clement St, Bradford BD8 9SHView school
Unity School of Motoring

Unity School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5(190)98% pass rate

Operating for over 18 years across West Yorkshire, Unity School of Motoring boasts a 98% first-time pass rate with a team of 9+ experienced instructors. Online progress tracking keeps you informed at every stage, while affordable pricing and flexible scheduling make learning accessible for all.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
21 Cheapside, Bradford BD1 4HRView school
Safeway Rider School of Motoring

Safeway Rider School of Motoring

Manual

4.9(394)

Established in 1992, this West Yorkshire institution has trained thousands of learner drivers to pass their tests and become confident on the road. The team includes ORDIT-registered trainers with over 30 years' combined experience in driver training, offering structured programmes designed to teach pupils to a high standard. Book online for up to 10% discount on lessons.

Intensive
33 Whetley Ln, Bradford BD8 9EHView school
CoachU2 Drive

CoachU2 Drive

Automatic

5(229)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

An automatic specialist with an excellent track record helping nervous drivers build confidence and pass their test. Standard lessons are £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses ranging from 5 to 45 hours (all include practical test booking and test car use). Refresher and motorway lessons also available, plus Pass Plus courses at £375.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
5 Como Gardens, Bradford BD8 9PXView school
SD Academy

SD Academy

Manual and automatic

5(179)
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Established since 1999, SD Academy has trained over 2,000 drivers and specialises in nervous learners, particularly those who prefer automatic lessons for a calmer, less stressful experience. £40/hour or £400 for 10 hours, with flexible scheduling and a bespoke teaching approach tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses. Students on average require 15 hours fewer lessons than the national average.

Heaton Rd, Bradford BD9 4PWView school
Kwik Pass Bradford

Kwik Pass Bradford

Manual

5(177)
From £35/hr

Kwik Pass Bradford offers flexible lesson slots in 1, 1.5, and 2-hour blocks at £35/hour, with motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses also available. Instructor Rahim comes highly recommended by students for making lessons engaging and effective, with one learner crediting him directly for their pass.

1 Warley Ave, Bradford BD3 8HRView school
Neil Morrison Driving Lessons

Neil Morrison Driving Lessons

Manual

5(119)
From £35/hr10hrs for £309Save £41

New Zealand-born instructor with a track record of helping anxious and struggling learners pass their tests, including one pupil who succeeded after 22 years and 10 attempts. £35 per hour or take advantage of the popular 4 for £99 offer; 10 hours for £309 or 20 hours for £659. Pass Plus courses and motorway confidence training also available.

Intensive
3 Wellington Pl, Bradford BD2 3ENView school
Habib My Driving School

Habib My Driving School

Manual

5(44)98% pass rate
From £41/hr10hrs for £385Save £25

Grade A instructor with a 98% first-time pass rate and recognition as a Top 100 driving instructor nationally. £41/hour in Bradford and Leeds, with block deals ranging from £385 for 10 hours to £1,495 for 40 hours, plus pickup and drop-off service included.

Intensive
Unit 79, Manningham, Bradford BD8 8BDView school
Passed Masters Driving School

Passed Masters Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(15)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£40/hour for manual or £42/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £380 and £400 respectively. All instructors complete an 80-hour in-house training program before teaching, backed by a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with your instructor's friendliness, patience, or teaching quality. The Accelerated Learning System focuses on structured lesson objectives and rapid progress, with students reporting first-time passes after just 6-7 hours of tuition.

EveningsWeekends
3 boundary place, Eccleshill, Bradford BD2 4PAView school
Bev's Driving School

Bev's Driving School

Manual

5(2)
From £35/hr10hrs for £335Save £15

One-to-one tuition from a patient, friendly instructor with door-to-door pick-up from home, work, school or college. Lessons at £35/hour or £335 for a 10-hour block, with 90-minute and 2-hour options also available; motorway and test day lessons offered separately. Flexible scheduling across weekdays, Saturdays, and evenings in a modern dual-controlled Toyota Yaris.

EveningsWeekendsFemale InstructorsTest car available
12 Marquis Ave, Oakenshaw, Bradford BD12 7HXView school
Phil Robinson Driver Training

Phil Robinson Driver Training

Manual

4.9(46)
From £35/hr

30 years of transport industry experience and member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. Two-hour manual lessons at £70 per session, with a calm, patient approach that's particularly effective for nervous learners. Offers Pass Plus courses, mature driver assessments, and new driver confidence building once you've passed.

Speaks English
Bradshaw View, Queensbury, Bradford BD13 2FFView school
Eazy Driving School

Eazy Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8(101)90% pass rate
From £30/hr10hrs for £300

With 15+ years' experience and a 90% first-time pass rate, Eazy Driving School delivers competitive pricing starting from £32/hour for single lessons or £300–£330 for 10-hour block bookings. Learners save an average of £250 on their course, and Pass Plus courses are also available at £40/hour to build confidence on motorways.

EveningsWeekends
72 Carrbottom Rd, Bradford BD5 9AEView school
Bentley School of Motoring

Bentley School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.8(87)
From £38/hr10hrs for £355Save £25

5-star rated school with an excellent first-time pass rate and 201 customer reviews praising patient, structured teaching. New drivers get their first 10 hours for £340 (saving £40), then £38/hour pay-as-you-go or £355 for a 10-hour block. Established for over 18 years with DBS-checked instructors using the myDriveTime student app.

3 Averingcliffe Rd, Bradford BD10 9HQView school
Tanny's Driving School

Tanny's Driving School

Manual

4.7(13)
From £30/hr

£30/hour for standard lessons with flexible scheduling throughout the week and weekends. One learner turned a five-test failure streak into a first-time pass within three weeks, while another passed on their first attempt after working with the instructor and colleague Afreen. Local knowledge and a patient teaching approach designed to build confident drivers at your own pace.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
15 Brantwood Rd, Bradford BD9 6PZView school
SUX-S Driving School

SUX-S Driving School

Manual

4.5(52)
From £31/hr10hrs for £330

SUX-S specialises in patient instruction for nervous and beginner drivers, with instructors who know Bradford test routes inside out. Lessons start at £35/hour (£28 for students and under-21s), with package deals from £300 for 10 hours up to £990 for 30 hours; once purchased, package prices are fixed for life. Price matching is available when upgrading to a larger package, and intensive courses can be tailored to your timeline.

Intensive
73 Lonsdale St, Bradford BD3 0ALView school
Learners GB

Learners GB

Manual and automatic

5(571)93% pass rate

A 93% first-time pass rate, nearly double the national average, sets this school apart from most competitors. Learners GB offers 5-day, Fast Pass, and Fast Track intensive courses, plus refresher and beginner options, with flexible scheduling to fit your life. A taster session with your assigned instructor is included to ensure you're comfortable before committing to lessons.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
554 Heaton Rd, Bradford BD9 4DQView school
Test Ready - Driving Lessons #Bradford

Test Ready - Driving Lessons #Bradford

Manual

5(317)

Test Ready offers bespoke, calm driving tuition with beginner, intermediate, and intensive courses. The school emphasises a flexible, respectful learning environment with innovative teaching methods, and offers a unique voucher code (SB62977) for discounted early test dates through Driving Test Genie.

Intensive
Bradford BD7 4HPView school
Road Runners UK

Road Runners UK

Manual and automatic

5(187)93% pass rate

A 93% first-time pass rate, nearly double the national average, sets this school apart. They offer beginner, intermediate, and refresher courses tailored to different experience levels, plus intensive options to fit your schedule. Flexible payment options include a £250 deposit or full payment upfront, with Payl8r and Klarna finance available.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
16 oakwood grove, Bradford BD8 8QBView school
5Drive

5Drive

Manual and automatic

5(174)

10 years of instructor experience with a client-centred approach that adapts lessons to individual needs, prioritising road safety alongside test success. Patient, calm instructors deliver private one-to-one tuition with intensive courses and test car hire available. Quality over quantity is their philosophy, with all staff undergoing regular assessments and criminal record checks.

IntensiveTest car available
37 Radfield Dr, Bradford BD6 1BYView school
Azirati Driving School

Azirati Driving School

Manual

5(91)
Block bookings available

Bradford-based school with years of experience teaching learners from diverse backgrounds across five test areas. Total beginner packages, Pass Plus courses, and intensive week-long block bookings available to help you pass fast.

Intensive
Cross Ln, Bradford BD7 3JTView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Bradford?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£37
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£25–30
1
£30–35
3
£35–40
6
£40–45
3

Based on prices from 13 driving schools in Bradford.

Intensive courses in Bradford

Want to pass fast?

14 Bradford schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Bradford Test Centres and Pass Rates

If you're learning in Bradford, Bradford Heaton is the centre to know about. Its pass rate of 56% is the best of the nine nearby and above Britain's average pass rate of 50%, and its automatic pass rate of 55% is well clear of the national automatic pass rate of 45%. Steeton at 53% and Leeds at 52% also beat average. Halifax and Wakefield are lowest at 45%, a little below average. Bradford Thornbury has the shortest wait, about 2 months, and Heckmondwike the longest, about 3½ months.

56%

Bradford (Heaton)

8,354 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate56.7%
Automatic pass rate55.0%
53%

Steeton

4,784 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate54.0%
Automatic pass rate47.9%
52%

Leeds (Fearnville)

4,676 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate54.3%
Automatic pass rate47.6%
50%

Horsforth

12,466 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate51.7%
Automatic pass rate45.2%
49%

Huddersfield

10,563 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate51.3%
Automatic pass rate43.4%
48%

Bradford (Thornbury)

10,831 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate50.3%
Automatic pass rate42.3%
46%

Heckmondwike

5,471 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate47.1%
Automatic pass rate41.2%
45%

Wakefield

11,653 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate47.5%
Automatic pass rate40.1%
45%

Halifax

5,845 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate45.9%
Automatic pass rate41.6%

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