Driving Lessons in West Yorkshire
- £37
- average price
- 124
- driving schools
- 320
- independent instructors
- 13
- test centres
Top driving schools in West Yorkshire by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Airedale School of Motoring
Cheapest manual driving school in West Yorkshire.
Learners GB
Highest-rated manual driving school in West Yorkshire.
Learners GB
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in West Yorkshire.
Learners GB
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in West Yorkshire.
Driving lessons in West Yorkshire
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Sitara Driving School
Sitara Driving School offers regular, advance, intensive, and refresher courses tailored to different learning paces. Two-hour sessions can be booked twice or three times weekly depending on instructor availability, making it flexible for learners balancing other commitments. Contact them for current pricing and to discuss which course structure suits your timeline.
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.
Zeb Driving School
A 25-year-old team with a mission to help learners pass first time while becoming safe drivers for life. Flexible scheduling beyond standard 9-to-5 hours, a wide choice of vehicles including Audi and BMW, and experience teaching students from complete beginners to those with prior lessons. Pass Plus courses also available.
Safeway Rider School of Motoring
Established in 1992, this West Yorkshire institution has trained thousands of learner drivers to pass their tests and become confident on the road. The team includes ORDIT-registered trainers with over 30 years' combined experience in driver training, offering structured programmes designed to teach pupils to a high standard. Book online for up to 10% discount on lessons.
Daji's Automatic Driving Tuition
Specialising in automatic driving lessons since 2007, Hassan Daji focuses on safe, tailored instruction for new learners and refresher drivers alike. Competitive pricing available on request, with Pass Plus courses also offered.
Phil Robinson Driver Training
30 years of transport industry experience and member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. Two-hour manual lessons at £70 per session, with a calm, patient approach that's particularly effective for nervous learners. Offers Pass Plus courses, mature driver assessments, and new driver confidence building once you've passed.
The Driving Academy
Money back guarantee on all lessons, backed by 18 years' experience and ORDIT registration. Principal trainer Nicky Harris leads a team of regularly assessed instructors focused on first-time passes, with intensive courses available to accelerate your learning across Yorkshire.
Greengates School of Motoring
Instructor John has built a reputation for patient, supportive teaching across learners of all ages and experience levels, with multiple five-star reviews praising his ability to explain concepts clearly and build confidence. The school specialises in automatic driving lessons and includes mock tests as part of lesson preparation, with students consistently passing within 5 months. Pick-up service one hour before test day and phone-free lessons are standard.
Bradford School of Motoring
Grade 6 instructors with multi-lingual expertise and an excellent pass rate. First lesson is free, and the school commits to keeping prices to a minimum. Quick Pass intensive courses and Pass Plus courses also available.
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.
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.
Edward Bullock Driving School
Client-centred approach with all instructors committing to annual CPD ensures high-quality lessons tailored to your pace. Free access to Theory Test Pro for exam preparation, plus progress tracking through the Total Drive app. Edward Bullock personally vets every instructor on his growing team to maintain standards across the Wharfe Valley, Craven, Yorkshire Dales and parts of Lancashire.
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.
Aksons Driving School
Multiple first-time pass reviews highlight the strength of instruction here, with students praising patience, attention to detail, and confidence-building. Intensive courses compress learning into one week, while mock tests and assessment sessions prepare you thoroughly before test day. Structured lessons with a focus on independent driving skills mean you'll arrive at your test ready.
Robins School of Motoring
Established in 1981, Robin Tyler has built a reputation for patient instruction across all age groups, with pass rates consistently between 70-80% compared to the national average below 50%. Lessons take place in a modern dual-controlled Volkswagen Polo equipped with power steering, anti-lock brakes, and air conditioning, with flexible session lengths from 1 to 3+ hours available to book online.
North Leeds Driving School
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Bestun Abdulla
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Danish Adeel
Qureshi Adil Farid
Amir Afzal
Manzoor Ahmad
Jamil Ahmed
Sakandar Ahmed
Sakandar Ahmed
Tanveer Ahmed
Jamil Ahmed
Afzal Ahmed
Iftikhar Ahmed
Tanveer Ahmed
Naveed Ahmed Saddique
Waseem Akhtar
Saleem Akhtar
Siara Akhtar
Thasleem Akhtar
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How much do driving lessons cost in West Yorkshire?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 56 driving schools in West Yorkshire.
Intensive courses in West Yorkshire
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52 West Yorkshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
West Yorkshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
West Yorkshire's 13 centres processed 99,422 tests between 2025 and 2026, averaging 51.1%. Barnsley and Knaresborough both achieve 58.5%, offering 5 and 10 week waits respectively, with Barnsley's roads including quieter South Yorkshire routes and Knaresborough benefiting from North Yorkshire's clearer town streets. Bradford (Heaton) requires 15 weeks but delivers 56.1%, while Bradford (Thornbury) offers just 7 weeks at 47.8% amid busier urban sections. Halifax and Wakefield both struggle at 45% and 45.4%, where steep hills and congested valley roads present challenges. Women's pass rates span from 41.3% in Halifax to 59.3% in Barnsley, men's from 46.6% to 60.2%. Horsforth handled 12,466 tests with a 49.7% pass rate and 11 week wait, while automatic learners see rates from 39.5% in Pontefract to 56.6% in Barnsley.
Barnsley
7,737 tests taken · 5 week waitKnaresborough
8,301 tests taken · 10 week waitSkipton
3,197 tests taken · 11 week waitBradford (Heaton)
8,354 tests taken · 15 week waitSteeton
4,784 tests taken · 11 week waitLeeds (Fearnville)
4,676 tests taken · 10 week waitHorsforth
12,466 tests taken · 11 week waitHuddersfield
10,563 tests taken · 11 week waitBradford (Thornbury)
10,831 tests taken · 7 week waitPontefract
5,544 tests taken · 14 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 59.3% | 58.0% | 56.6% | 58.5% | 7,737 | 5 weeks |
| Knaresborough | 58.7% | 58.5% | 53.3% | 58.5% | 8,301 | 10 weeks |
| Skipton | 54.0% | 60.2% | 55.1% | 57.3% | 3,197 | 11 weeks |
| Bradford (Heaton) | 55.1% | 57.0% | 55.0% | 56.1% | 8,354 | 15 weeks |
| Steeton | 49.8% | 55.0% | 47.9% | 52.8% | 4,784 | 11 weeks |
| Leeds (Fearnville) | 48.9% | 54.2% | 47.6% | 51.8% | 4,676 | 10 weeks |
| Horsforth | 50.5% | 49.0% | 45.2% | 49.7% | 12,466 | 11 weeks |
| Huddersfield | 47.4% | 50.6% | 43.4% | 49.2% | 10,563 | 11 weeks |
| Bradford (Thornbury) | 43.4% | 50.7% | 42.3% | 47.8% | 10,831 | 7 weeks |
| Pontefract | 46.8% | 47.1% | 39.5% | 46.9% | 5,544 | 14 weeks |