Driving Lessons in Wakefield
Wakefield's 13 driving schools average an excellent 4.8-star rating with pricing from £32 to £40 per hour where available. Six schools provide automatic driving lessons and four offer female driving instructors, while there are also 40 independent driving instructors including six who are female driving instructors. The nearby Featherstone test centre has just a 34.1% pass rate, significantly lower than other local options like Leeds at 50.2%.
From £32/hr·Average £36/hr·Automatic from £39/hr
Wakefield's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Wakefield
13 schools
Richard Thompson Driving School
Pass with Abas
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.17 years in business with 2,500+ test passes and 50,000+ lessons delivered. Offers intensive courses, refresher lessons, motorway training, and Pass Plus...
Lets Drive UK
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.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...
Target Driving School
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.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...
BeeSafe
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.15-time award-winning school with 50+ instructors and 788+ students trained. Five-star reviews highlight patient, professional instruction that builds genuine...
Pass with Suzanne
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.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...
Harley Driver Training
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.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...
TNK Driving
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.Created in dedication to a mentor with over 40 years of driving experience, including private hire and international convoy leadership, TNK Driving brings a...
DriveBye
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.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...
SH Driving School
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.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...
AR School of Motoring
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.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....
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Wakefield Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 8 nearby test centres
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.
Barnsley
7,765 tests takenHorsforth
11,935 tests takenLeeds
7,346 tests takenHuddersfield
9,223 tests takenPontefract
4,883 tests takenBradford (Thornbury)
7,107 tests takenWakefield
7,650 tests takenHeckmondwike
5,232 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 51.1% | 53.1% | 49.1% | 52.2% | 7,765 |
| Horsforth | 49.5% | 52.7% | 45.7% | 51.3% | 11,935 |
| Leeds | 48.4% | 51.7% | 45.2% | 50.2% | 7,346 |
| Huddersfield | 47.5% | 49.2% | 43.0% | 48.4% | 9,223 |
| Pontefract | 45.2% | 50.7% | 38.4% | 47.8% | 4,883 |
| Bradford (Thornbury) | 45.8% | 47.8% | 43.8% | 47.1% | 7,107 |
| Wakefield | 44.3% | 49.1% | 40.2% | 46.7% | 7,650 |
| Heckmondwike | 44.3% | 49.1% | 43.2% | 46.7% | 5,232 |