Driving Lessons in Bradford

Bradford's 29 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors offer extensive choice, with school prices starting from as low as £28 per hour and reaching £41 (averaging £35). The schools achieve an excellent 4.9-star rating, with 13 offering automatic driving lessons, 10 having female driving instructors, and 14 providing intensive courses. There are also 4 independent female driving instructors. Test centres nearby show reasonable consistency, with Bradford (Heaton) at 49.5% and Horsforth at 51.3% performing slightly better than Bradford (Thornbury) at 47.1%.

£35
average price
29
driving schools
40
independent instructors
7
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Bradford

Showing 120 of 29
CoachU2 Drive

CoachU2 Drive

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.

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

SD Academy

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.

ManualAutomatic
Heaton Rd, Bradford BD9 4PWView school
Kwik Pass Bradford

Kwik Pass Bradford

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.

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

Neil Morrison Driving Lessons

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.

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

Habib My Driving School

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.

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

Passed Masters Driving School

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.

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

Bev's Driving School

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsFemale InstructorsTest car available
12 Marquis Ave, Oakenshaw, Bradford BD12 7HXView school
MH Driving School

MH Driving School

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.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
2b Clement St, Bradford BD8 9SHView school
Eazy Driving School

Eazy Driving School

4.8(101)90% pass rate
From £32/hr10hrs for £300Save £20

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.

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

Bentley School of Motoring

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.

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

Tanny's Driving School

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.

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

SUX-S Driving School

4.5(52)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

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.

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

Learners GB

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.

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

Test Ready - Driving Lessons #Bradford

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.

ManualIntensive
Bradford BD7 4HPView school
Unity School of Motoring

Unity School of Motoring

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
21 Cheapside, Bradford BD1 4HRView school
Road Runners UK

Road Runners UK

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.

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

5Drive

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.

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

Azirati Driving School

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.

ManualIntensive
Cross Ln, Bradford BD7 3JTView school
FastAutoPass Driving School

FastAutoPass Driving School

5(66)98% pass rate

98% pass rate with 300+ local students passed and 10+ years' experience. Specialising in automatic driving lessons, this school offers intensive courses condensed into days or weeks, plus standard lessons tailored to your pace. Flexible scheduling with female instructors available, and a 5-star Google rating (16 reviews) from learners praising patient, knowledgeable instruction.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
19 Fifth Ave, Bradford BD3 7JTView school
Leanne Barker Driving School

Leanne Barker Driving School

5(57)
Block bookings available

Grade A instructor with 19 years' experience and a high first-time pass rate, holding a Diploma in Driving Instruction from Middlesex University plus DIAmond Advanced Driver status. Block booking discounts available on 5 or 10-lesson packages, with 10% off Pass Plus courses if started within 6 weeks of passing. No surcharges for using the school car on test day, and every lesson includes the full booked time with no other pupils sharing the car.

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car available
1 Swinroyd Cl, Birkenshaw, Bradford BD11 2LXView 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
£38
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
Under £35
3
£35–40
6
£40–45
3

Based on prices from 12 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

Bradford's 7 test centres saw 43,479 tests between 2024 and 2025, with pass rates varying dramatically across the area. Skipton leads at 54.4% thanks to quieter country roads and less congested traffic, while Halifax struggles at 44.7% with its steep hills and narrow Victorian streets that catch many learners off guard. Women passed at rates from 44.3% to 51.4% depending on the centre, while men ranged from 45.1% to 56.9%. Automatic drivers generally performed slightly better, with rates like 54.0% at Skipton compared to around 44-49% at busier urban centres like Bradford Thornbury and Heckmondwike.

54%

Skipton

2,812 tests taken
Women51.4%
Men56.9%
Automatic54.0%
51%

Horsforth

11,935 tests taken
Women49.5%
Men52.7%
Automatic45.7%
51%

Steeton

3,840 tests taken
Women47.7%
Men52.7%
Automatic48.9%
50%

Bradford (Heaton)

7,594 tests taken
Women43.8%
Men56.1%
Automatic48.9%
47%

Bradford (Thornbury)

7,107 tests taken
Women45.8%
Men47.8%
Automatic43.8%
47%

Heckmondwike

5,232 tests taken
Women44.3%
Men49.1%
Automatic43.2%
45%

Halifax

4,959 tests taken
Women44.4%
Men45.1%
Automatic44.3%

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