Driving Lessons in Swindon

Swindon learners can choose from 29 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with hourly rates ranging from £35 to £53 (averaging £41). The schools maintain an excellent 4.8-star average rating, and 14 offer automatic driving lessons, while 7 have female driving instructors available and 4 of the independent driving instructors are female. The Swindon test centre has a 51.1% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data (2025-26).

£41
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Driving lessons in Swindon

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K Daniels School of Motoring

K Daniels School of Motoring

Manual

5(181)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
5 Walwayne Fld, Swindon SN3 4UWView school
Drive by School of Motoring

Drive by School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5(154)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Broad St, Swindon SN1 2DUView school
StreetStar Driving School

StreetStar Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(135)
From £53/hr10hrs for £530

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.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
36 Liskeard Way, Freshbrook, Swindon SN5 8NLView school
HSM Swindon

HSM Swindon

Automatic

5(128)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Team includes former DVSA driving examiners with over 14 years' combined experience, bringing insider knowledge of test standards and what examiners look for. £40/hour for automatic lessons or £390 for a 10-hour block with priority scheduling and a dedicated instructor throughout. Intensive courses from 10 to 45 hours available, plus mock tests and test car hire, with instruction in English, Urdu, and Hindi.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Urdu, Hindi
Whitworth Rd, Swindon SN25 3AWView school
Blunsdon Driving School

Blunsdon Driving School

Manual

5(114)
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

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.

Intensive
Robinscroft, Blunsdon St Andrew, Swindon SN25 2THView school
Mark's Driving School

Mark's Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(102)
6hrs for £360

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.

Intensive
Redcliffe St, Swindon SN2 2DAView school
Webby's Driving School

Webby's Driving School

Manual

5(93)
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

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.

Intensive
23 Southernwood Dr, Swindon SN2 2RNView school
JRH Driving School

JRH Driving School

Manual

5(16)
From £47/hr

Instructor trainer who brings evidence-led, structured teaching methods from professional instructor development directly into learner lessons. Josh focuses on building genuine confidence and safe, independent driving skills rather than test-focused routines, with a calm, learner-centred approach that adapts to your pace and goals. 90-minute lessons at £70, or £60 per hour for evening and weekend bookings; 100% money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied after your first lesson.

EveningsWeekends
7 Easdale St, Blunsdon St Andrew, Swindon SN25 2PRView school
Best Driving Courses

Best Driving Courses

Manual

5(11)
15hrs for £695

37 years specialising in intensive driving courses with an exceptionally high pass rate and many students passing first time. Courses range from 15 to 45 hours (£695–£1,995), with residential options available and PayPal Pay in 3 interest-free instalments. Instructor Alan comes highly recommended for keeping learners calm and confident through structured, focused tuition.

Intensive
41 Pathfinder Way, Swindon SN25 2JTView school
Nex Drive

Nex Drive

Manual and automatic

5(9)
From £38/hr10hrs for £350Save £30

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.

Intensive
Speaks Malayalam
Old town, Swindon SN1 4BBView school
TT Driving School

TT Driving School

Automatic

5(1)
From £37.50/hrBlock bookings available

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
54 Sunningdale Rd, Swindon SN25 3AZView school
The Driving Genie

The Driving Genie

Manual and automatic

4.9(158)
From £39/hr10hrs for £375Save £15

Focuses on 2-hour lessons as standard, believing longer sessions help skills sink in better than rushed 1-hour slots. £39/hour for manual or £41.50/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals from £375 (manual) or £400 (automatic). Boasts an excellent first-time pass rate and offers a free app to track progress and test readiness.

Female Instructors
Ashleworth Rd, Blunsdon St Andrew, Swindon SN25 2FJView school
ACE Driving School

ACE Driving School

Manual

4.9(151)
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

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.

Intensive
1 Chepstow Cl, Toothill, Swindon SN5 8BPView school
ABE'S School of Motoring

ABE'S School of Motoring

Manual

4.9(84)
10hrs for £450

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
16 Redhouse Gardens, Blunsdon St Andrew, Swindon SN25 2FSView school
Timba Automatic Driving School

Timba Automatic Driving School

Automatic

4.8(25)
From £40/hr

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.

Intensive
13 Belgrave St, Swindon SN1 3HRView school
Great Western Driving Academy

Great Western Driving Academy

Manual and automatic

4(4)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

From £40/hour with 10-hour blocks at £380, plus free access to DTS Anytime theory test practice platform. Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot, this academy tailors lessons to individual learning styles and offers motorway training, refresher courses, and Pass Plus qualifications alongside mock tests (£70) and test rescue packages (£90 for 2 hours).

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
3 Clover Grv, Swindon SN3 0AJView school
Learning2Drive

Learning2Drive

Manual

3.7(9)
15hrs for £695

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.

Intensive
3 Crawley Ave, Swindon SN3 4LBView school
KL Driver Training

KL Driver Training

Manual and automatic

5(774)

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.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
13 Pipitdene, Swindon SN3 5ATView school
Level Up Automatic Driving School

Level Up Automatic Driving School

Automatic

5(413)88% pass rate
Block bookings available

88% pass rate with 1,248 Google reviews and over 2,000 happy learners. Instructors average 4+ years' experience and focus on automatic lessons with 2-hour minimum bookings available individually or at a discounted block rate. Motorway training, Pass Plus courses, and semi-intensive (20 hours) or full intensive (45 hours) options also available.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Station Rd, Swindon SN1 2BBView school
Just Right Driving School

Just Right Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(308)85% pass rate
Block bookings available

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.

Intensive
50 Voyager Dr, Swindon SN25 2JGView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Swindon?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£41
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£35–40
5
£40–45
6
£45+
2

Based on prices from 13 driving schools in Swindon.

Intensive courses in Swindon

Want to pass fast?

19 Swindon schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Swindon Test Centres and Pass Rates

Swindon's own centre has a pass rate of 51%, right in line with the 50% average across Great Britain, and its automatic pass rate matches the national automatic figure of 45%. The typical wait is about 3 months. It's a solid, average centre, and there's nothing here to send you elsewhere.

51%

Swindon

12,857 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate53.2%
Automatic pass rate45.4%

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