Driving Lessons in Wakefield

Wakefield's 13 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors give learners plenty of choice, with school prices ranging from £32 to £40 per hour (averaging £36). The schools maintain a strong 4.8-star rating, with 6 offering automatic driving lessons, 4 having female driving instructors, and 7 providing intensive courses. There are also 6 independent female driving instructors working in the area. Test centre options include Wakefield itself at 46.7%, though Barnsley performs notably better at 52.2% and Horsforth at 51.3%.

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Driving schools and instructors in Wakefield

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Lets Drive UK

Lets Drive UK

5(38)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Grade A instructors with an excellent pass rate and no car sharing during full-hour lessons. £35/hour or £52.50 for 1.5 hours, with block deals from £340 for 10 hours. Pass Plus courses available at £270 to help reduce insurance premiums.

ManualIntensive
Thompson Dr, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield WF2 0SSView school
SH Driving School

SH Driving School

5(35)
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

A 95% referral rate and 10+ years' experience teaching defensive driving fundamentals, from hazard awareness to safe lane-changing. £38/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses ranging from 5 to 45 hours depending on your starting point. Known for a calm, laid-back approach that adapts to quick learners and those needing extra attention.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
42, Wakefield WF2 9EDView school
BeeSafe

BeeSafe

5(34)
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

15-time award-winning school with 50+ instructors and 788+ students trained. Five-star reviews highlight patient, professional instruction that builds genuine confidence, with students passing tests with minimal faults. Lessons start at £40/hour, with a Standard Package at £320 for block bookings and specialized Test Prep (£180) and Highway & Night Driving (£45) options available.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Northgate, Wakefield WF1 3BHView school
Target Driving School

Target Driving School

5(2)
From £32/hr10hrs for £288Save £32

Excellent pass rates across Wakefield, Dewsbury, Castleford, Pontefract and surrounding areas. £32/hour for manual lessons, or £220 for your first 10 hours as a new driver; existing drivers can book 10-hour blocks at £288. Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualIntensive
8 Howden Way, East Moor, Wakefield WF1 4LLView school
TNK Driving

TNK Driving

5(547)

Created in dedication to a mentor with over 40 years of driving experience, including private hire and international convoy leadership, TNK Driving brings a patient and adaptable approach to personalised lesson plans. The school offers intensive courses, Pass Plus training, and a choice of manual or automatic lessons with a female instructor available. Serving Kirklees, Leeds, and Wakefield with affordable fees and flexible timing.

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Duke of York St, Wakefield WF1 3PDView school
Pass with Abas

Pass with Abas

5(286)

17 years in business with 2,500+ test passes and 50,000+ lessons delivered. Offers intensive courses, refresher lessons, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses alongside standard manual and automatic lessons, with flexible scheduling to fit around your life.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Northgate, Wakefield WF1 3AYView school
Harley Driver Training

Harley Driver Training

5(31)

Luke at Harley Driver Training has built a reputation for calm, patient instruction with a 5.0 Google rating across 23 reviews, with multiple learners praising his ability to boost confidence and help them pass first time. Free access to Theory Test Pro app, motorway lessons included in all courses, and anxiety and autism-friendly teaching create a supportive learning environment. Test car available for your driving test.

ManualTest car available
22 Springhill Dr, Crofton, Wakefield WF4 1EXView school
Pass with Suzanne

Pass with Suzanne

5(23)
10hrs for £400

Former primary school teacher with 23 years of coaching experience, now a patient and friendly driving instructor since 2018. Two-hour lessons at £82 or 90-minute weekday daytime lessons at £65, with 10-hour block deals at £400 and £420 respectively. Pass Plus and motorway driving courses also available.

AutomaticFemale Instructors
1 Jakeman Cl, Tingley, Wakefield WF3 1UPView school
DriveBye

DriveBye

5(10)

Run by Stuart Thomason, an A-grade instructor teaching in the area since 2005, DriveBye adapts lessons to suit individual learners rather than forcing you into a standard approach. 1.5-hour lessons include pick-up and drop-off at locations that work for you, plus mock tests, motorway training, and refresher courses. All learner types welcome, from nervous drivers to older pupils.

Manual
30 Ruskin Ave, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield WF1 2BDView school
AR School of Motoring

AR School of Motoring

4(8)
Block bookings available

A team-based school offering automatic driving lessons in a modern Audi A3, with both male and female instructors available for consistent one-to-one tuition. Choose between regular weekly lessons or intensive courses designed to get you test-ready in 1-4 weeks, with the option to use the school car for your test.

AutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
69 Pinderfields Rd, Wakefield WF1 3PJView school
Emma Williams' Driving School

Emma Williams' Driving School

5(46)
Manual
7 Woodmoor Rd, Wakefield WF2 7QEView school
DH7 Driving School

DH7 Driving School

4(8)
Manual
84 Royal Troon Mews, Wakefield WF1 4JLView school
Richard Thompson Driving School

Richard Thompson Driving School

Manual
9 Sinclair Garth, Sandal Magna, Wakefield WF2 6REView school

Block booking

Best block deals in Wakefield

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £32.

  1. Target Driving School

    £28810 hrs

    £28.80/hr£32/hr

    Save £32

  2. SH Driving School

    £36010 hrs

    £36/hr£38/hr

    Save £20

  3. Lets Drive UK

    £34010 hrs

    £34/hr£35/hr

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  4. Pass with Suzanne

    £40010 hrs

    £40/hr

    Block rate

Intensive courses in Wakefield

Want to pass fast?

7 Wakefield schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Wakefield Test Centres and Pass Rates

Automatic learners in Wakefield achieved pass rates ranging from 33.9% to 49.1% across seven test centres handling 56,169 tests from 2024 to 2025. The standout performer is Barnsley with a 52.2% overall pass rate, while Featherstone struggles at just 34.1%. These Yorkshire centres deal with challenging terrain including steep hills around Huddersfield, busy industrial areas near Featherstone, and the complex road network around Leeds city centre. Women generally passed at rates 2-3 percentage points lower than men across most centres. Barnsley saw the highest volume with 7,765 tests, followed closely by Wakefield itself with 7,650.

52%

Barnsley

7,765 tests taken
Women51.1%
Men53.1%
Automatic49.1%
51%

Horsforth

11,935 tests taken
Women49.5%
Men52.7%
Automatic45.7%
50%

Leeds

7,346 tests taken
Women48.4%
Men51.7%
Automatic45.2%
48%

Huddersfield

9,223 tests taken
Women47.5%
Men49.2%
Automatic43.0%
48%

Pontefract

4,883 tests taken
Women45.2%
Men50.7%
Automatic38.4%
47%

Bradford (Thornbury)

7,107 tests taken
Women45.8%
Men47.8%
Automatic43.8%
47%

Wakefield

7,650 tests taken
Women44.3%
Men49.1%
Automatic40.2%
47%

Heckmondwike

5,232 tests taken
Women44.3%
Men49.1%
Automatic43.2%

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