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
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...
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...
Skyline Driving School
Multi-award-winning school specialising in intensive driving courses and first-time passes, with motorway tuition and refresher lessons also available. Instructors focus on building confidence through clear feedback and personalised coaching, with recent learners reporting significant improvement and test success. One-on-one tuition tailored to individual needs, whether you're learning over weeks or months.Multi-award-winning school specialising in intensive driving courses and first-time passes, with motorway tuition and refresher lessons also available....
Driving Aim
Comprehensive range of lessons from basic to advanced, including motorway training and mock tests alongside standard courses. Pick-up and drop-off service available, with block booking discounts and Pass Plus courses on offer.Comprehensive range of lessons from basic to advanced, including motorway training and mock tests alongside standard courses. Pick-up and drop-off service...
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Gauntlet School of Motoring
Grade A instructor with 21 years' industry experience, including instructor training and fleet work. Nick Lawson tailors lessons to different learning styles and welcomes questions in a relaxed, patient environment. Small family-run business founded in 2018, focused on building confident drivers prepared for a lifetime of safe driving.Grade A instructor with 21 years' industry experience, including instructor training and fleet work. Nick Lawson tailors lessons to different learning styles...
PassVeryFast
Pass rate 49% higher than the national average, with fast-tracked test booking cutting typical wait times in half. Intensive courses from £440 (5 hours) to £2565 (48 hours) include theory and test fees, completable in as little as one week depending on availability. Personalized lesson plans and online progress tracking keep learning tailored to your pace.Pass rate 49% higher than the national average, with fast-tracked test booking cutting typical wait times in half. Intensive courses from £440 (5 hours) to...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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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 |