Driving Lessons in United Kingdom

Our directory lists 4,047 driving schools and 11,256 independent driving instructors nationwide. Driving lesson prices range widely, from £14 to £87 per hour, with an average of £39 where schools publish pricing. Automatic driving lessons are available at 1,722 schools, and there are 2,546 independent female driving instructors along with 765 schools that offer female driving instructors. Over 1,600 schools provide intensive courses if you're looking to pass quickly.

£39
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4,047
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11,254
independent instructors
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Driving lessons in United Kingdom

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Silk Driving School

Silk Driving School

Manual

5(26)

Silk Driving School offers beginners, intermediate, and intensive driving courses tailored to individual learner needs. Their experienced instructors focus on building foundational skills—vehicle control, road awareness, and defensive driving techniques—in a supportive environment designed to boost confidence and prepare you for any driving scenario.

Intensive
108 Park Ln, Congleton CW12 3DEView school
Orbit Driving School

Orbit Driving School

Manual

5(26)90% pass rate

Over 90% first-time pass rate with a focus on building genuine confidence behind the wheel. Lessons cover everything from basic car controls to motorway driving and adverse weather, with Pass Plus courses also available. Serving Rugby and Solihull with flexible scheduling.

Lennon Cl, Rugby CV21 4DTView school
One L Of A Driving Lesson

One L Of A Driving Lesson

Manual

5(26)
Block bookings available

Over 20 years' experience with a manual specialist focus and a reputation for rebuilding confidence in nervous learners. Block booking and student discounts keep costs down, while intensive courses range from 5 hours for test retakes to 40 hours for complete beginners, all delivered one-to-one in a Ford Fiesta with dual controls.

Intensive
10 Clipstone Rd, Coundon, Coventry CV6 1GFView school
Road Ready Driving Academy

Road Ready Driving Academy

Manual

5(26)

An LGBTQIA+ friendly driving academy with 5-star Google reviews and a track record of first-attempt passes. The instructor provides constructive feedback tailored to nervous drivers and those seeking a confidence boost, with Pass Plus, motorway, and night driving lessons also available.

Kettering NN16 0AQView school
Driving First

Driving First

Manual

5(26)95% pass rate

95% first-time pass rate with patient instructors known for their supportive teaching style. Most students reach test-ready status in fewer lessons than the national average, saving time and money. Intensive courses, mock tests, and test route familiarization available across West Yorkshire.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Norristhorpe Lane, Norristhorpe Ln, Liversedge WF15 7AAView school
DLM Driving

DLM Driving

Manual

5(24)

This driving school is currently under construction and not yet operational. Contact the instructor directly to enquire about future lesson availability and pricing.

17 Slade Valley Ave, Rothwell, Kettering NN14 6HRView school
John Kidd - Driving Instructor

John Kidd - Driving Instructor

Automatic

5(24)

Trained through the John Harvey Driving School instructor programme with extensive experience across cars, buses, coaches, lorries and motorbikes, expertise that translates into confident pupil development. Uses client-centred learning tailored to individual pace and abilities, with all pupils receiving free access to Theory Test Pro for theory and hazard perception support. Particularly known for building confidence in nervous and mature learners in a calm, pressure-free environment.

71 Noahs Ark Rd, Dover CT17 0NLView school
Belt Up Driving School

Belt Up Driving School

Manual

5(24)

Grade A instructor with 31 years' experience and consistently high first-time pass rates, backed by glowing reviews praising her calm, patient teaching style. Specializes in 2-hour manual lessons designed to build confidence in nervous learners. Pass Plus and intensive courses available, plus theory test preparation and hazard perception training.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
9 Burnham Beeches, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 4QSView school
Slater Nigel

Slater Nigel

5(24)82% pass rate
Block bookings available

An 82% first-time pass rate, well above the 49% national average, backed by over 500 successful candidates and strong testimonials from nervous and older learners. Free initial assessment, mock tests, and post-test motorway training included, plus the first lesson is free when you book a 10-lesson block. Over 90% of work comes from client recommendations.

Intensive
3 Ridgeway, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4PWView school
P.A.P Driving School

P.A.P Driving School

Manual

5(23)

Consistently strong first-time pass rates backed by dozens of five-star reviews praising Carl's patient, relaxed teaching style and ability to build confidence in nervous drivers. Known for supporting learners through emotional or challenging circumstances, with particular strength in helping anxious students feel safe on the road. Intensive courses available for accelerated learning.

Intensive
21 Keats Ave, Portsmouth PO6 4PHView school
Road Rules Manual & Automatic Driving Bexleyheath

Road Rules Manual & Automatic Driving Bexleyheath

Manual and automatic

5(23)

Over 35 years' experience with an Ordit-registered instructor whose learners consistently praise her patience and belief in their ability, multiple first-time passes mentioned in testimonials. Pass Plus courses available at £300 for both manual and automatic driving lessons, helping newly qualified drivers reduce insurance premiums while building confidence on unfamiliar roads.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
92 Mayplace Rd E, Bexleyheath DA7 6DRView school
High Acres Driving Academy

High Acres Driving Academy

Manual

5(22)

Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists with Pass Plus instructor credentials, Marc delivers client-centred lessons tailored to individual goals and backed by digital progress tracking. One instructor throughout your course means consistency, with support for nervous drivers and those with anxiety; pickup and drop-off available depending on location. Contact for pricing on single and double lessons.

EveningsWeekends
Rangeways Rd, Kingswinford DY6 8NUView school
Lisa's Automatic Learners

Lisa's Automatic Learners

Automatic

5(22)

An advanced driving instructor specialising in automatic lessons for nervous learners, with a focus on building confidence and safe driving habits for life. Lisa brings understanding and compassion to reduce stress and anxiety on today's busy roads, teaching in an up-to-date automatic car. Her approach emphasises that driving should be your only job behind the wheel, no clutch control struggles, just calm, professional instruction.

Female Instructors
3 Kenward Ct, Hadlow, Tonbridge TN11 0DXView school
Automatic express

Automatic express

Automatic

5(22)

Automatic Express specialises in automatic driving lessons for learners seeking a smoother introduction to the road. The school offers flexible scheduling with evening and weekend availability, plus intensive courses for those aiming to pass quickly. Test car hire is available for your driving test day.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Grey Friars Way, Stafford ST16 2RFView school
Automatic Driver Training

Automatic Driver Training

Automatic

5(21)

Family-run automatic driving school with consistently strong reviews praising instructor James for his calm, patient approach, particularly with nervous learners. Specialises in tailored training for learners of all abilities, including those with physical and learning disabilities. Pricing remains fixed throughout your learning journey with no surcharges for evening or weekend lessons, though specific rates require contacting the school.

EveningsWeekends
Hednesford Rd, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1NBView school
Bananas Driver Training

Bananas Driver Training

Manual and automatic

5(21)

Two instructors covering Edinburgh and surrounding areas, with Jonathan offering both manual and automatic lessons plus specialist training for experienced drivers, and Dimitris providing intensive courses taught in English and Greek. A customer review highlights Jonathan's relaxed teaching style and ability to get learners test-ready quickly, with one student passing first time after just under two months of lessons. Contact the school directly for current hourly rates.

Intensive
Speaks Greek
252 Viewfield Rd, Tarbrax, West Calder EH55 8XFView school
Mike's Driving School Fife

Mike's Driving School Fife

Manual

5(21)

Independent instructor offering manual lessons in a Vauxhall Corsa, with a focus on building confidence and comfort on the road. Newly established school serving Dunfermline and surrounding areas including Cowdenbeath, Rosyth, Inverkeithing, and Kelty.

131 Garvock Hill, Dunfermline KY11 4JUView school
Tom Lamb Driving

Tom Lamb Driving

Manual

5(21)
Block bookings available

Known for an exceptional first-time pass rate, Tom Lamb offers one-to-one lessons tailored to your pace and learning style. Intensive courses and block bookings available, with flexible pick-up and drop-off from home, school, college, or work; Pass Plus courses also on offer.

Intensive
5 Milton Manor Dr, Little Milton, Oxford OX44 7PTView school
A2B Driver Training

A2B Driver Training

Manual

5(20)

Teaching since 1998 with 25+ years' experience across all ages and abilities. Steve Roberts emphasises patient, friendly tuition without shouting, working through problems collaboratively until you master them. Check the prices page for current rates.

Leeds Way, Horning, Norwich NR12 8LUView school
DrewMatic

DrewMatic

Automatic

5(19)

Former DVSA driving examiners on staff deliver mock tests that replicate real test conditions word-for-word, giving learners unmatched insight into what to expect on the day. With 500+ five-star reviews and more automatic passes than any other school in the area, DrewMatic combines expert instruction with a relaxed, supportive approach that works particularly well for nervous drivers. Open 7 days a week with female instructors available.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Admiral way, Hartlepool TS24 0XGView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in United Kingdom?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£40
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
Under £30
56
£30–35
198
£35–40
743
£40–45
741
£45–50
262
£50–55
55
£55+
21

Based on prices from 2076 driving schools in United Kingdom.

Intensive courses in United Kingdom

Want to pass fast?

1,623 United Kingdom schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

United Kingdom Test Centres and Pass Rates

Rugby is about as average as a test centre gets. Its pass rate of 51% is right alongside the national figure of 50%, and a typical wait for a test is about 2½ months.

51%

Rugby

6,664 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate54.7%
Automatic pass rate43.7%

Areas in the United Kingdom