Driving Lessons in Wiltshire
Wiltshire offers a wide selection of driving tuition options across the region, with 47 driving schools and 120 independent driving instructors to compare. School prices vary from £35 to £53 per hour (averaging £42), and the schools achieve an excellent 4.8-star rating overall. There's strong availability of automatic driving lessons (18 schools), female driving instructors (14 schools and 25 independent driving instructors), and intensive courses (25 schools). The region's test centres show solid pass rates: Chippenham at 56.4% and Swindon at 51.1%.
- £42
- average price
- 47
- driving schools
- 120
- independent instructors
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- test centres
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The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Blunsdon Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Wiltshire.
KL Driver Training
Highest-rated manual driving school in Wiltshire.
KL Driver Training
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Wiltshire.
KL Driver Training
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Wiltshire.
Driving lessons in Wiltshire
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ABE'S School of Motoring
Manual
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.
Orange Driver Training
Manual
Instructor Tracey holds a BTEC 4 qualification in coaching for driver development—the highest standard in the industry—and has helped hundreds of students pass first time. £47–48 per hour or £450–460 for 10-hour block bookings, with a 100% money-back guarantee. Specialises in nervous learners, offering a calm, relaxed approach alongside intensive courses, Pass Plus, eco driving, and motorway training.
Safety First School of Motoring
Manual
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.
Timba Automatic Driving School
Automatic
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.
Great Western Driving Academy
Manual and automatic
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).
Learning2Drive
Manual
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.
KL Driver Training
Manual and automatic
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.
Level Up Automatic Driving School
Automatic
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.
Just Right Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Jude's Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor Judith Hicks runs this school with a high pass rate and 5-star reviews, offering flexible intensive courses from £644 (14 hours) to £2,208 (48 hours) tailored to your experience level. Free Theory Test Pro access and lesson feedback logs come with every course, plus a free assessment to design a package that suits your needs.
Rainbow Driver Training
Manual
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.
Wiltshire School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Known for an exceptionally high pass rate and a commitment to not overselling lessons, this school focuses on getting learners test-ready in minimum time. Intensive courses range from £540 (12 hours over 2 days) to £2,025 (45 hours over 8 days with test fee included), while hourly and two-hour lessons are also available at competitive rates. One-to-one tuition in dual-controlled cars, with patient instructors experienced in supporting nervous learners.
Salisbury School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
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.
Brunel Driving School
Manual and automatic
Hundreds of learners pass their test annually with instructors who focus on quality over quantity, saving time and money in the process. A special offer of buy 2 hours get one free, plus bundle deals and gift vouchers available. Lessons tailored to all abilities, from nervous beginners to confident drivers.
Ace Driving School
Manual
90% first-time pass rate with a money-back guarantee. Free introductory lesson to get comfortable before committing, plus Pass Plus courses with £75 Hampshire County Council funding available. Contact for flexible pay-per-lesson or group package pricing tailored to your needs.
At The Wheel Driving School
Manual
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.
Mike Del Grosso
Manual
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
Manual
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.
Andrew Philip Woodger
Aimee Lou's Driving School
Manual
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How much do driving lessons cost in Wiltshire?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 21 driving schools in Wiltshire.
Intensive courses in Wiltshire
Want to pass fast?
25 Wiltshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Wiltshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Both centres here are on the right side of Britain's average pass rate of 50%, and Chippenham does best with 56%. It also has the shorter wait, about 2½ months against about 3 at Swindon, and its automatic pass rate of 51% beats the national automatic pass rate of 45%. Swindon, at 51%, is a perfectly average place to test, so if that's where you've learned, there's no strong reason to move.
Chippenham
9,629 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsSwindon
12,857 tests taken · typical wait 3 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Chippenham | 56.4% | 57.8% | 50.6% | 9,629 | 2½ months |
| Swindon | 51.1% | 53.2% | 45.4% | 12,857 | 3 months |