Driving Lessons in Leeds
Leeds has an extensive network of 38 driving schools and 79 independent driving instructors. Schools maintain an excellent 4.9-star rating with pricing from £22 to £48 per hour, averaging £38. Fifteen schools offer both automatic driving lessons and intensive courses, while 6 schools provide female driving instructors alongside 9 independent female driving instructors. The main Leeds test centre shows a 50.2% pass rate, with nearby Horsforth performing slightly better at 51.3%.
From £22/hr·Average £38/hr·Automatic from £40/hr
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Driving Schools in Leeds
38 schools
BB Driving School
£40 per hour for 2-hour lessons with a Grade A instructor who's maintained the highest qualification for 25+ years and achieved a 90% first-time pass rate. Structured tuition using workbooks, free Theory Test Pro access, and mock tests included; semi-intensive courses available if you want to progress faster.£40 per hour for 2-hour lessons with a Grade A instructor who's maintained the highest qualification for 25+ years and achieved a 90% first-time pass rate....
A Star Driving School
An 82% first-time pass rate backed by detailed learner records that track your progress throughout the course. Lessons start at £39/hour, with a starter deal of 4½ hours for £120, and a referral scheme that earns you free tuition for every friend who joins. The instructor uses a brand new SEAT with modern safety features and offers flexible pickup from home, college, or work.An 82% first-time pass rate backed by detailed learner records that track your progress throughout the course. Lessons start at £39/hour, with a starter deal of...
1st Advance
Over 30 years in the driving instruction industry with a 77.2% pass rate in 2024 and 95% of pupils passing at their 1st or 2nd attempt. Manual lessons from £40/hour, with 5-hour blocks at £195 and 10-hour blocks at £380; 90-minute beginner sessions available from £59. Free theory help and Pass Plus courses also available.Over 30 years in the driving instruction industry with a 77.2% pass rate in 2024 and 95% of pupils passing at their 1st or 2nd attempt. Manual lessons from...
D2D Driving School
Affordable block booking deals starting at £35/hour, with 10-hour packages at £340 and 40-hour intensive courses at £1200. Both male and female instructors available, covering motorway driving, theory training, and Pass Plus courses alongside standard lessons.Affordable block booking deals starting at £35/hour, with 10-hour packages at £340 and 40-hour intensive courses at £1200. Both male and female instructors...
Leeds Automatic School of Motoring
£38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block with Pat Cooney, a Grade A instructor holding advanced qualifications from the Driving Standards Agency, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, and Institute of Advanced Motorists. Specialises in automatic driving lessons for learners who struggle with manual gears, stalling, or finding the biting point, with a reputation for patience and encouragement.£38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block with Pat Cooney, a Grade A instructor holding advanced qualifications from the Driving Standards Agency, Royal Society for...
In Gear Driving School
Well-established independent school specialising in manual lessons across Leeds and surrounding areas, open 7 days a week with door-to-door pickup and drop-off. £35/hour for single lessons, or save with block deals from £330 for 10 hours (£33/hour) up to £930 for 30 hours (£31/hour). Known for patient instruction with nervous learners, plus Fast Pass intensive courses, motorway tuition, and taxi pass training.Well-established independent school specialising in manual lessons across Leeds and surrounding areas, open 7 days a week with door-to-door pickup and drop-off....
Automatic Driving Lessons Leeds
Specialist in automatic driving lessons with a 91% first-time pass rate across 900+ students. Single instructor approach with 11+ years' experience, offering 1.5-hour lessons at £57, 2-hour lessons at £76, or 10-hour blocks at £370. NHS discounts available, plus intensive courses and flexible evening/weekend scheduling.Specialist in automatic driving lessons with a 91% first-time pass rate across 900+ students. Single instructor approach with 11+ years' experience, offering...
Shire Oak Driving School
Multiple instructors with strong first-time pass reviews, including several students passing with zero or minimal minors. £35 per hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, with student and company discounts available at £34 per hour. Special offer for complete beginners: first 3 hours for £80.Multiple instructors with strong first-time pass reviews, including several students passing with zero or minimal minors. £35 per hour or £340 for a 10-hour...
Highway 2 L
Friendly, relaxed instruction at competitive rates: £40/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block. Pass Plus courses also available at £175, helping reduce your insurance costs after passing.Friendly, relaxed instruction at competitive rates: £40/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block. Pass Plus courses also available at £175, helping reduce your...
ZOWTH
Flexible block deals from £350 for 10 hours up to £2,100 for 60 hours, with 2-hour lessons at £74 each. Courses are structured by experience level, from complete beginners to test-ready learners, with lessons scheduled close to your test date to keep skills fresh. Fast-tracked theory and test booking available to reduce wait times.Flexible block deals from £350 for 10 hours up to £2,100 for 60 hours, with 2-hour lessons at £74 each. Courses are structured by experience level, from...
Smart Intensive Driving
95% first-time pass rate with intensive courses designed to get you test-ready in 1-2 weeks. Standard lessons at £40/hour (manual) or £45/hour (automatic), with intensive packages from £240 for 5 hours up to £1,680 for 35 hours, plus flexible financing via Klarna and Payl8r. Rated 4.9 stars, this school specializes in fast-track learning with dedicated instructors, mock tests, and theory support included in every course.95% first-time pass rate with intensive courses designed to get you test-ready in 1-2 weeks. Standard lessons at £40/hour (manual) or £45/hour (automatic), with...
Smart Driver Academy
Established since 2004, Peter Scott specialises in automatic driving lessons with an electric car option, catering to learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and learning difficulties. £48/hour for weekday lessons, £94 for two hours, with 2-3% discounts on 10+ hour block bookings. Beginner special: 2-hour introductory lesson with the first hour free.Established since 2004, Peter Scott specialises in automatic driving lessons with an electric car option, catering to learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and...
L Driving School
£33/hour with substantial block discounts up to £120 off, or 10 hours for £315. Instructor picks you up from your doorstep and tailors lessons to your strengths and weaknesses, with a structured driving plan for beginners included. Test day car available for £85 per 2-hour session.£33/hour with substantial block discounts up to £120 off, or 10 hours for £315. Instructor picks you up from your doorstep and tailors lessons to your strengths...
Automatic Annie Driving School
Grade A female instructor with over 20 years' teaching experience, established since 2000 and known for exceptional customer satisfaction. Two-hour lessons at £90, with Pass Plus courses (6 hours, £290) and motorway lessons (£100) also available. Home pick-up and drop-off included, with flexible scheduling tailored to each learner's pace and goals.Grade A female instructor with over 20 years' teaching experience, established since 2000 and known for exceptional customer satisfaction. Two-hour lessons at...
Airedale School of Motoring
Grade 6 instructor (top 7% of UK instructors) operating since 1984 with a track record of high pass rates and parents' testimonials praising both test success and safe driving habits. £22/hour or £15 per lesson in a 10-lesson block, with flexible 1, 1.5, or 2-hour sessions plus motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses available.Grade 6 instructor (top 7% of UK instructors) operating since 1984 with a track record of high pass rates and parents' testimonials praising both test success...
Meena's School of Motoring
Independent instructor since 1997 with 23 years' experience, teaching a calm, patient approach that builds confidence at your own pace. £38/hour for 1-hour lessons or £75 for 2-hour sessions, with Pass Plus courses at £350 for 6 hours. Fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, and Mirpuri; motorway and taxi test training also available.Independent instructor since 1997 with 23 years' experience, teaching a calm, patient approach that builds confidence at your own pace. £38/hour for 1-hour...
Learn To Drive UK
48% higher pass rate than the national average with test bookings secured in just 3-7 days, cutting typical waiting times in half. Courses start from £470 with flexible payment options, home pickups across Great Britain, and a Guaranteed Pass course available if you don't pass within two years. Over 80,000 students have passed with this provider, backed by a PassProtect option giving two extra practical tests for the price of one.48% higher pass rate than the national average with test bookings secured in just 3-7 days, cutting typical waiting times in half. Courses start from £470 with...
ESA Driving School
ESA Driving School offers automatic and manual lessons at £42/hour, with fast pass intensive courses available for learners at all stages, from complete beginners to test-ready drivers. The school provides a range of flexible options including refresher lessons and supports learners through every step of their driving journey.ESA Driving School offers automatic and manual lessons at £42/hour, with fast pass intensive courses available for learners at all stages, from complete...
JM Driving School
15 years' experience teaching structured, goal-focused lessons with a coaching approach designed to build independent driving before test day. £35/hour for standard daytime lessons, or save with block deals from £330 for 10 hours up to £1,320 for 40 hours. Door-to-door service and Pass Plus courses also available.15 years' experience teaching structured, goal-focused lessons with a coaching approach designed to build independent driving before test day. £35/hour for...
MJ Automatic Leeds
£38/hour for regular lessons or £370 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses ranging from 15 to 40 hours (£570–£1,520). Over a decade of experience with local instructors who know all Leeds test centres, plus student and NHS discounts available. Modern dual-control automatic vehicles including Toyota and Nissan models, with short-notice test booking assistance.£38/hour for regular lessons or £370 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses ranging from 15 to 40 hours (£570–£1,520). Over a decade of experience with...
Block Booking Deals in Leeds
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Intensive Courses in Leeds
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Leeds Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 6 nearby test centres
Featherstone struggles at just 34.1% while Horsforth leads Leeds' seven centres at 51.3%, across 60,934 tests conducted from 2024 to 2025. The challenging Yorkshire test routes include steep hills, busy ring roads like the A6120, and tight terraced streets where meeting oncoming traffic requires confidence. Men passed at 49.8% compared to women at 45.4%, and automatic learners achieved 44.5% across all centres.
Horsforth
11,935 tests takenLeeds
7,346 tests takenBradford (Heaton)
7,594 tests takenBradford (Thornbury)
7,107 tests takenHeckmondwike
5,232 tests takenWakefield
7,650 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsforth | 49.5% | 52.7% | 45.7% | 51.3% | 11,935 |
| Leeds | 48.4% | 51.7% | 45.2% | 50.2% | 7,346 |
| 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 |
| Wakefield | 44.3% | 49.1% | 40.2% | 46.7% | 7,650 |