Driving Lessons in Leeds
As West Yorkshire's largest city, Leeds provides exceptional choice through 38 driving schools and 79 independent driving instructors with remarkably competitive pricing from just £22-£48 per hour. Schools maintain excellent 4.9-star ratings with 15 offering automatic driving lessons and 6 providing female driving instructors, while 9 independent female driving instructors are also available. Testing prospects are reasonable with Leeds at 50.2% and Horsforth 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
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...
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...
Rawdon School of Motoring
Solo instructor Bryan Mortimer has built a reputation for patience and relaxed teaching, having worked independently after four years at another school. One-to-one lessons mean consistent, personalized attention throughout your learning journey, with block booking discounts available to help you stay on track. Pass Plus courses also available for new drivers looking to build confidence beyond test standard.Solo instructor Bryan Mortimer has built a reputation for patience and relaxed teaching, having worked independently after four years at another school....
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...
Perfect Driving Lessons
Learn over 1–8 weeks with flexible scheduling and personalized lesson plans adapted to your pace. Fast-tracked theory and test options available, plus motorway courses and Pass Plus tuition alongside standard lessons for all skill levels.Learn over 1–8 weeks with flexible scheduling and personalized lesson plans adapted to your pace. Fast-tracked theory and test options available, plus motorway...
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...
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...
Driving Lesson Leeds
Flexible learning over 1-8 weeks with fast-tracked theory and test options available. Patient instructors adapt their teaching to your pace, whether you're a nervous beginner or need a confidence boost before your test. Motorway courses and Pass Plus also on offer.Flexible learning over 1-8 weeks with fast-tracked theory and test options available. Patient instructors adapt their teaching to your pace, whether you're a...
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...
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...
Cloud 9 Driving School
Cloud 9 Driving School delivers fun, patient tuition with a friendly female instructor who breaks down driving into easy-to-understand steps. Refresher lessons are also available for returning drivers looking to build confidence.Cloud 9 Driving School delivers fun, patient tuition with a friendly female instructor who breaks down driving into easy-to-understand steps. Refresher lessons...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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 |