Driving Lessons in Swindon
Swindon's 29 driving schools and 41 independent driving instructors offer strong local coverage, with schools maintaining a 4.8-star average rating. Hourly rates run from £37 to £53, averaging £41, and 14 schools provide automatic driving lessons while 7 offer female driving instructors. There are 5 independent female driving instructors working locally. Intensive courses are particularly common here, available at 19 schools. The Swindon test centre recorded a 49.3% pass rate according to DVSA figures.
From £37/hr·Average £41/hr
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Driving Schools in Swindon
29 schools
Just Right Driving School
85% pass rate with experienced instructors who don't employ trainees, ensuring quality tuition at competitive prices. Free theory test support, one-to-one lessons, and test slot booking within a week make this school efficient for learners with busy schedules. Door-to-door service and a range of intensive courses mean you can progress at your own pace or accelerate toward your test.85% pass rate with experienced instructors who don't employ trainees, ensuring quality tuition at competitive prices. Free theory test support, one-to-one...
StreetStar Driving School
Intensive courses from £53/hour (6-hour course at £318, 10-hour at £530), with both male and female instructors covering manual, automatic, refresher, motorway, and Pass Plus training. Strong local knowledge of Swindon test routes and a patient, structured approach designed to build confident drivers for life, not just test passes.Intensive courses from £53/hour (6-hour course at £318, 10-hour at £530), with both male and female instructors covering manual, automatic, refresher, motorway,...
KL Driver Training
Rated the number 1 driving school for 7 consecutive years, with owner Kenny Lawrence bringing over 20 years of instructor experience and a proven 'six simple steps to success' method. Minimum 2-hour lessons ensure you're actively driving rather than waiting around, with flexible scheduling to suit your pace. The school trains corporate fleet drivers for major companies including Shell, Barclays, and Royal Mail, reflecting their expertise in professional coaching.Rated the number 1 driving school for 7 consecutive years, with owner Kenny Lawrence bringing over 20 years of instructor experience and a proven 'six simple...
K Daniels School of Motoring
Proven high pass rate with a patient, friendly instructor who knows the local test routes inside out. Single-hour lessons at £40 or 10-hour blocks from £380, plus intensive courses starting at £995 for 24 hours over 6 days. Pass Plus training and motorway lessons also available.Proven high pass rate with a patient, friendly instructor who knows the local test routes inside out. Single-hour lessons at £40 or 10-hour blocks from £380,...
Nex Drive
One-to-one lessons with instructors trained to boost confidence on Swindon's roads, from complete beginners to test-ready drivers. Intensive courses start at £270 for custom hours or £540 for 12 hours over 3 days, while standard lessons are £38/hour for manual (10-hour block £350) or £42/hour for automatic (10-hour block £400). Training available in English and Malayalam.One-to-one lessons with instructors trained to boost confidence on Swindon's roads, from complete beginners to test-ready drivers. Intensive courses start at...
Learning2Drive
Operating for over 40 years, Learning2Drive pioneered one-week intensive driving courses in the UK and remains one of the longest-established online driving schools. Courses range from 15 to 45 hours, priced from £695 to £1995, with semi-intensive options available to spread learning over weeks or months. Multiple test centres across the region mean you can train and test locally.Operating for over 40 years, Learning2Drive pioneered one-week intensive driving courses in the UK and remains one of the longest-established online driving...
Mark's Driving School
Mark's Driving School offers intensive courses ranging from 6 to 42 hours, with pricing from £360 for 6 hours up to £1,550 for 36 hours, making it flexible for learners on different timelines. The instructor focuses on personalized, patient tuition tailored to your pace and learning style, with courses designed for beginners, partially trained drivers, and refresher students. Student testimonials highlight quick results, with learners passing their test first time after just a few hours of intensive training.Mark's Driving School offers intensive courses ranging from 6 to 42 hours, with pricing from £360 for 6 hours up to £1,550 for 36 hours, making it flexible for...
Blunsdon Driving School
Six years' experience including time with RED, one of the UK's largest instructor networks, with a 5-star reputation. Single-instructor lessons at £37/hour, £70 for two hours, or £350 for a 10-hour block, plus intensive courses, motorway lessons, and Pass Plus qualifications available. Uses progress-tracking software to keep lessons focused and efficient, with a calm, patient teaching style.Six years' experience including time with RED, one of the UK's largest instructor networks, with a 5-star reputation. Single-instructor lessons at £37/hour, £70...
Timba Automatic Driving School
Three years of specialising in automatic driving lessons with a focus on nervous and beginner drivers. £40 per hour with a 2-hour minimum booking, plus intensive courses available to get test-ready in 1-2 weeks. Recent student testimonials highlight first-time passes and confidence-building instruction.Three years of specialising in automatic driving lessons with a focus on nervous and beginner drivers. £40 per hour with a 2-hour minimum booking, plus...
ACE Driving School
Independent instructor with a high pass rate and a focus on putting nervous drivers at ease through patient, one-to-one tuition. Hourly lessons at £38, or choose from block deals ranging from 10 hours (£360) to 30-hour intensive courses (£1,090), with student discounts available. Mock tests and detailed progress tracking prepare you thoroughly for your practical exam.Independent instructor with a high pass rate and a focus on putting nervous drivers at ease through patient, one-to-one tuition. Hourly lessons at £38, or...
At The Wheel Driving School
Single instructor with a money-back guarantee on every lesson and a Pass Promise covering your second test if you fail due to gaps in teaching. Specialises in nervous learners and those recovering from previous test failures, with students regularly passing first time after intensive preparation including mock tests and unassisted driving practice.Single instructor with a money-back guarantee on every lesson and a Pass Promise covering your second test if you fail due to gaps in teaching. Specialises in...
Webby's Driving School
Known for patient, laid-back teaching that builds confidence in nervous learners, with one instructor (Steve) consistently praised across reviews for clear explanations and effective habit-correction techniques. Flexible pricing at £40/hour for 1.5-hour lessons or £40/hour for 2-hour lessons, with a 5-lesson block deal at £77/hour, plus short-notice test bookings available within days rather than months.Known for patient, laid-back teaching that builds confidence in nervous learners, with one instructor (Steve) consistently praised across reviews for clear...
TT Driving School
Specialist in automatic driving lessons with 48 years of professional transport experience, including articulated lorries, buses, and taxis. Lessons start from £65 with flexible 1.5-hour and 2-hour options, pay-as-you-go pricing, and block bookings available. Door-to-door pickup and drop-off across Swindon postcodes, plus refresher courses and motorway experience for existing licence holders.Specialist in automatic driving lessons with 48 years of professional transport experience, including articulated lorries, buses, and taxis. Lessons start from...
Drive by School of Motoring
Flexible scheduling with lessons available until 20:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, plus intensive courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours with theory and test booking included. Standard rates are £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with longer blocks offering better value; the 20-hour intensive course at £1000 includes both theory and practical test. Performance feedback forms provided after every lesson to track progress.Flexible scheduling with lessons available until 20:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, plus intensive courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours with theory and test...
ABE'S School of Motoring
Flexible intensive courses starting from £450 for 10 hours, with options ranging from beginner (40 hours, £1,800) to retest packages (6 hours, £270). Every package includes use of the instructor's car for your test, accompaniment on test day, and basic car maintenance tuition. Testimonials highlight calm, patient instruction with multiple first-time passes, particularly praised for helping nervous drivers build confidence.Flexible intensive courses starting from £450 for 10 hours, with options ranging from beginner (40 hours, £1,800) to retest packages (6 hours, £270). Every...
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Swindon Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre
As the single centre for this area, Swindon's 49.3% pass rate sits just above the 48.6% national average across 9,470 tests taken between 2024 and 2025. The test routes here include Swindon's famous Magic Roundabout system and the challenging approaches around the town centre, plus dual carriageway practice on routes toward the M4 junction. Men achieved 50.2% compared to women's 48.2%, showing the typical modest gender gap. Automatic drivers managed 46% pass rates, slightly below the manual rate, which likely reflects how Swindon's mix of complex roundabouts and flowing dual carriageways rewards confident gear control and clutch work on the hillier approaches around Old Town.
Swindon
9,470 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon | 48.2% | 50.2% | 46.0% | 49.3% | 9,470 |