Driving Lessons in Salisbury
Salisbury's 10 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors give learners considerable choice, with schools averaging 4.8 stars and charging £40 to £45 per hour. Four schools have female driving instructors available, and there are 10 independent female driving instructors in the area. The local Salisbury test centre recorded a 48.5% pass rate based on recent DVSA figures, so your preparation should focus on mastering the specific routes and challenges around this historic city.
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Top driving schools in Salisbury by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Drive Hart
Cheapest manual driving school in Salisbury.
Drive Hart
Highest-rated manual driving school in Salisbury.
Drive Hart
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Salisbury.
Drive Hart
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Salisbury.
Driving lessons in Salisbury
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Drive Hart
A-graded school led by Sarah Hart, who won the DVSA's highest driving award (Cardington Gold) and brings 20+ years' experience plus a sporting coaching background to innovative instruction methods. Lessons range from £40–£45/hour depending on instructor grade, with government-approved syllabus, published revision materials, and online progress tracking for students and parents. Outstanding test results and a team of experienced instructors—both female and male—across automatic and manual training.
Sandra's Driving School
Five-star Google reviews and a high pass rate from an instructor offering motorway lessons, confidence building, and older drivers' assessments alongside standard tuition. At £45 per hour with free local pick-up and drop-off, Pass Plus courses are also available. Currently at capacity, but worth checking back for availability.
Wiser Driver
Free pickup from home or work, plus £45/hour lessons based on 2-hour slots with test car use available at the same rate. Pass Plus courses and refresher training for full licence holders round out the offering, with a patient approach suited to nervous learners building confidence at their own pace.
South Wilts Driving Tuition
Grade A instructors Mark Tylor and Katie Shepherd have been teaching together since 2003, with deep local knowledge of test routes and the surrounding area. Mark specialises in automatic lessons while Katie teaches manual, both at £45/hour with extensive experience built over two decades.
Safety First School of Motoring
Mike uses Client Centred Learning techniques to help you pass quickly and safely, with one student achieving zero driver faults on their first attempt. Hourly lessons at £45, or £430 for a 10-hour block and £900 for 20 hours. Motorway lessons and refresher courses also available.
Rainbow Driver Training
Diamond Advanced Instructor with 30 years' experience and a 96% government assessment score, well above the national 50% average. Julia Gibbons refuses to oversell lessons, capping intensive courses at 10 hours per week to protect pass rates, and offers block booking discounts. Contact for current pricing.
Salisbury School of Motoring
Established in 1955 with 14 instructors collectively bringing 151 years of teaching experience, this school has deep roots in the community. They cater to brand new learners, refresher drivers, and employees needing work assessments, with both manual and automatic tuition available.
Mike Del Grosso
Grade A instructor with 18 years' experience and a 4.5-star rating from 54 reviews, known for consistently above-average pass rates with most pupils passing first time. 1.5-hour lessons create a relaxed, focused learning environment, and semi-intensive courses are available. New complete beginners can save £30 off their first four 1.5-hour lessons with a guaranteed fixed price for future lessons.
Paul Gurd Driving Tuition
Established since 1994 with a reputation for patient, relaxed instruction suited to learners of all abilities. Comprehensive courses cover theory, hazard perception, mock tests, and motorway driving, with Pass Plus courses available at half price through financial assistance. Door-to-door service with flexible scheduling means lessons fit around your life, not the other way around.
Julia Alison Gibbons
Mark Andrew Minnican
Julia Ann Clayton
James Barnetson
Stephen Bibby
Michael B. Mullins
Paul Brown
Lucia Crouch
Michele Del Grosso
Martin Edward Butchers
Sandra Elise Meaden
Steven Ernest Culleton
Paul Ernest Moignard
Alan Garvin Bunt
Kenny George
Richard Hale
Sarah-jane Hart
Duncan Harvey
Paul James Reed
Toby John Bushell
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Intensive courses in Salisbury
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2 Salisbury schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Salisbury Test Centres and Pass Rates
Salisbury's single test centre recorded a pass rate of 48.5% between 2025 and 2026, just below the national average of 50%, with 6,630 tests taken. Women passed at 48.8% and men at 48.2%, while automatic drivers managed 37%. The roads around Salisbury mix historic city centre streets with faster approach routes, and the A36 cuts through the area bringing A-road speeds and dual carriageway sections. You're looking at about 5 weeks for a test.
Salisbury
6,630 tests taken · 5 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 48.8% | 48.2% | 37.0% | 48.5% | 6,630 | 5 weeks |