Driving Lessons in Salisbury

With 10 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors available, Salisbury provides solid choice for learners. The schools achieve an excellent 4.8-star average rating, though lessons cost between £40-45 per hour. Female driving instructors are available through 4 schools, plus there are 10 independent female driving instructors. The local Salisbury test centre offers a reasonable 52.5% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data.

From £40/hr·Average £44/hr

Salisbury's Top Picks

Best Value
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Drive Hart

The cheapest, highest-rated manual driving school in Salisbury, and the top-rated with female instructors.

5.0(332 reviews)
£40/hr
Best Automatic

Drive Hart

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Salisbury.

5.0(332 reviews)
£40/hr

Driving Schools in Salisbury

10 schools

Safety First School of Motoring

Safety First School of Motoring

From £45/hr·10hrs for £430Save 4%
4.9(45)

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...

Manual
31 Carpenter Dr, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7WB
Drive Hart

Drive Hart

From £40/hr
5.0(332)

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...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
24 Tidworth Rd, Porton, Salisbury SP4 0NQ
Wiser Driver

Wiser Driver

From £45/hr
5.0(3)

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...

ManualTest car available
12 Virginia Cl, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7QR
Paul Gurd Driving Tuition

Paul Gurd Driving Tuition

3.7(7)

Established since 1994 with a reputation for patient, relaxed instruction suited to learners of all abilities. Comprehensive courses cover theory, hazard...

Manual
42 Donaldson Rd, Salisbury SP1 3DB
South Wilts Driving Tuition

South Wilts Driving Tuition

From £45/hr
5.0(2)

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....

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
39 Westbourne Cl, Laverstock, Salisbury SP1 2RU
Salisbury School of Motoring

Salisbury School of Motoring

5.0(1)
Manual
Blandford Rd, Coombe Bissett, Salisbury SP5 4LH
Mike Del Grosso

Mike Del Grosso

4.4(64)

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...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
6, Wellworthy Court, Halfpenny Rd, Salisbury SP2 8NN
Sandra's Driving School

Sandra's Driving School

From £45/hr
5.0(77)

Five-star Google reviews and a high pass rate from an instructor offering motorway lessons, confidence building, and older drivers' assessments alongside...

ManualFemale Instructors
30 Parsonage Grn, Salisbury SP2 8LB
Salisbury School of Motoring

Salisbury School of Motoring

5.0(1)

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...

ManualAutomatic
28 Marlborough Rd, Salisbury SP1 3TH
Rainbow Driver Training

Rainbow Driver Training

Block bookings available
5.0(18)

Diamond Advanced Instructor with 30 years' experience and a 96% government assessment score, well above the national 50% average. Julia Gibbons refuses to...

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
27 Shaftesbury Rd, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0DT

Block Booking Deals in Salisbury

2 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 4%

Safety First School of Motoring

10hrs for £430

£43.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Salisbury

Pass in 1–2 weeks

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2 schools4.4best rated

Salisbury Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre

Salisbury achieved 52.5% passes from 5,624 tests between 2024 and 2025, sitting comfortably above the 48.6% national average. The historic city's test routes include navigating around the cathedral close with its restricted access, the busy ring road system, and residential areas with varied parking challenges. Women slightly outperformed men 54.1% to 51.3%, while automatic learners managed 41.5% success. The mix of historic narrow streets and modern bypass roads provides good variety for test preparation.

53%

Salisbury

5,624 tests taken
Women54.1%
Men51.3%
Automatic41.5%

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