Driving Lessons in Bradford
Bradford provides extensive choice with 29 driving schools averaging just £35 per hour despite excellent 4.9-star ratings - exceptional value for money. Comprehensive options include 13 schools with automatic driving lessons, 10 with female driving instructors, and 14 offering intensive courses, plus 40 independent driving instructors. Local test centres vary significantly, with Horsforth achieving 51.3% pass rate compared to Bradford Heaton (49.5%) and Bradford Thornbury (47.1%).
From £28/hr·Average £35/hr
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Driving Schools in Bradford
29 schools
FastAutoPass Driving School
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.98% pass rate with 300+ local students passed and 10+ years' experience. Specialising in automatic driving lessons, this school offers intensive courses...
Bentley School of Motoring
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.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...
Bev's Driving School
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.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...
Tanny's Driving School
£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.£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...
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.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...
Diverse School of Motoring
DTS quick pass driving school
Neil Morrison Driving Lessons
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.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...
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Bradford Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 7 nearby test centres
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.
Skipton
2,812 tests takenHorsforth
11,935 tests takenSteeton
3,840 tests takenBradford (Heaton)
7,594 tests takenBradford (Thornbury)
7,107 tests takenHeckmondwike
5,232 tests takenHalifax
4,959 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton | 51.4% | 56.9% | 54.0% | 54.4% | 2,812 |
| Horsforth | 49.5% | 52.7% | 45.7% | 51.3% | 11,935 |
| Steeton | 47.7% | 52.7% | 48.9% | 50.5% | 3,840 |
| Bradford (Heaton) | 43.8% | 56.1% | 48.9% | 49.5% | 7,594 |
| Bradford (Thornbury) | 45.8% | 47.8% | 43.8% | 47.1% | 7,107 |
| Heckmondwike | 44.3% | 49.1% | 43.2% | 46.7% | 5,232 |
| Halifax | 44.4% | 45.1% | 44.3% | 44.7% | 4,959 |