Driving Lessons in Bradford
Bradford offers 29 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with schools earning a 4.9-star average rating. Pricing is competitive at £28 to £41 per hour, averaging £35. Automatic driving lessons are available at 13 schools, and 10 schools offer female driving instructors, plus there are 4 independent female driving instructors. Intensive courses are provided by 14 schools. Test centre pass rates vary significantly across the area, from Bradford (Heaton) at 56.1% down to Heckmondwike at 45.8%.
- £35
- average price
- 29
- driving schools
- 40
- independent instructors
- 7
- test centres
Top driving schools in Bradford by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Tanny's Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Bradford.
Learners GB
Highest-rated manual driving school in Bradford.
Learners GB
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Bradford.
Learners GB
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Bradford.
Driving lessons in Bradford
29 driving schools and 40 independent instructors.
Don't mind who teaches you?
Fill in the form and we'll find an available instructor.
40 instructors across Bradford · Free · Takes less than a minute
Showing 21–29 of 29 driving schools, plus every independent instructor in Bradford.
Safeway Rider School of Motoring
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.
Phil Robinson Driver Training
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.
Greengates School of Motoring
Instructor John has built a reputation for patient, supportive teaching across learners of all ages and experience levels, with multiple five-star reviews praising his ability to explain concepts clearly and build confidence. The school specialises in automatic driving lessons and includes mock tests as part of lesson preparation, with students consistently passing within 5 months. Pick-up service one hour before test day and phone-free lessons are standard.
Bradford School of Motoring
Grade 6 instructors with multi-lingual expertise and an excellent pass rate. First lesson is free, and the school commits to keeping prices to a minimum. Quick Pass intensive courses and Pass Plus courses also available.
Danish Adeel
Naveed Ahmed Saddique
Zakia Aslam
Abbu Bakkar Sher
Gulshan Bi
Muhammad Habibur Rahman
Abbas Hafejee
Abdul Hanif
Zubair Hussain
Maqbool Hussain
Mohammad Iqbal
Syed Irtaza Haider
Abul Kayes
Sohail Khalifa
Javez Khan
Shazima Khan
Saeed Khan
Naila Khan
Mohammed Khan
Nureen Khan
Block booking
Best block deals in Bradford
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £41.
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.
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 offers seven test centres where 50,948 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026, and pass rates range from 45% in Halifax to 57.3% in Skipton. Bradford Heaton also performs well at 56.1%, and the roads around it involve hilly residential streets with tight junctions and plenty of on-street parking to navigate. Skipton's rural approaches include faster A-roads and clearer junctions, which may explain its higher pass rate. Women passed at 55.1% in Bradford Heaton compared to 57% for men, while in Skipton it was 54% versus 60.2%. Automatic learners achieved 55.1% in Skipton and 55% in Bradford Heaton, the two highest rates. Thornbury is the quickest to book at 7 weeks with a 47.8% pass rate, while Heaton requires 15 weeks. Halifax's roads include steep climbs and narrow terraced streets where you'll constantly manage parked cars and oncoming traffic.
Skipton
3,197 tests taken · 11 week waitBradford (Heaton)
8,354 tests taken · 15 week waitSteeton
4,784 tests taken · 11 week waitHorsforth
12,466 tests taken · 11 week waitBradford (Thornbury)
10,831 tests taken · 7 week waitHeckmondwike
5,471 tests taken · 10 week waitHalifax
5,845 tests taken · 11 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton | 54.0% | 60.2% | 55.1% | 57.3% | 3,197 | 11 weeks |
| Bradford (Heaton) | 55.1% | 57.0% | 55.0% | 56.1% | 8,354 | 15 weeks |
| Steeton | 49.8% | 55.0% | 47.9% | 52.8% | 4,784 | 11 weeks |
| Horsforth | 50.5% | 49.0% | 45.2% | 49.7% | 12,466 | 11 weeks |
| Bradford (Thornbury) | 43.4% | 50.7% | 42.3% | 47.8% | 10,831 | 7 weeks |
| Heckmondwike | 42.8% | 48.8% | 41.2% | 45.8% | 5,471 | 10 weeks |
| Halifax | 41.3% | 48.4% | 41.6% | 45.0% | 5,845 | 11 weeks |