Driving Lessons in Shipley

While only 2 driving schools operate in Shipley with excellent 4.9-star ratings, there's substantial choice through 40 independent driving instructors including 9 independent female driving instructors. Test centres in the area offer reasonable prospects, with Horsforth showing the strongest 51.3% pass rate among the Bradford and Leeds options.

Driving Schools in Shipley

2 schools

Phil Parkin School of Motoring

5.0(22)

Manual

11 Low Ash Ave, Shipley BD18 1JJ

+44 7563 273476

Ladderbanks Driving School

4.7(15)

Manual

10 Meadowside Rd, Baildon, Shipley BD17 6TZ

+44 1274 594639 Website

Shipley Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 8 nearby test centres

Bradford and Leeds dominate this region's 48,013 total tests between 2024 and 2025, with Horsforth performing best at 51.3% thanks to its leafy suburban roads and well-designed roundabouts. The challenging urban centres like Bradford Thornbury (47.1%) and Halifax (44.7%) struggle with steep Pennine hills, narrow Victorian streets, and busy mill town traffic that can overwhelm learners. Men consistently outperform women across most centres, achieving 56.1% at Bradford Heaton compared to women's 43.8%. Automatic pass rates reach 48.9% at both Bradford Heaton and Steeton, where removing manual gear changes helps learners focus on navigating the region's demanding topography and complex urban junctions around the M62 and M621 corridors.

51%

Horsforth

11,935 tests taken

Women49.5%

Men52.7%

Automatic45.7%

51%

Steeton

3,840 tests taken

Women47.7%

Men52.7%

Automatic48.9%

50%

Leeds

7,346 tests taken

Women48.4%

Men51.7%

Automatic45.2%

50%

Bradford (Heaton)

7,594 tests taken

Women43.8%

Men56.1%

Automatic48.9%

48%

Huddersfield

9,223 tests taken

Women47.5%

Men49.2%

Automatic43.0%

47%

Bradford (Thornbury)

7,107 tests taken

Women45.8%

Men47.8%

Automatic43.8%

47%

Heckmondwike

5,232 tests taken

Women44.3%

Men49.1%

Automatic43.2%

45%

Halifax

4,959 tests taken

Women44.4%

Men45.1%

Automatic44.3%

Test Centre	Female	Male	Automatic	Overall	Tests
Horsforth	49.5%	52.7%	45.7%	51.3%	11,935
Steeton	47.7%	52.7%	48.9%	50.5%	3,840
Leeds	48.4%	51.7%	45.2%	50.2%	7,346
Bradford (Heaton)	43.8%	56.1%	48.9%	49.5%	7,594
Huddersfield	47.5%	49.2%	43.0%	48.4%	9,223
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