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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Versatile Driver Training

Versatile Driver Training

Manual and automatic

5(11)
Block bookings available

Grade A ORDIT-registered instructor James Verschoyle combines a BTEC4 professional qualification in coaching for driver development with a client-centred learning approach, tailoring lessons to suit individual learning styles and goals. He emphasises building confidence, awareness, and risk management beyond the test itself. Lessons available in Peugeot 208GT vehicles with flexible weekday, weekend, morning, and evening scheduling.

EveningsWeekends
4 Elizabeth Mews, Tividale, Oldbury B69 2NAView school
Richard Spiers Driving School

Richard Spiers Driving School

Manual

5(11)

Over 82% theory test pass rate, more than double the UK average of 41%, backed by a free theory app with official revision questions and hazard perception practice. One-to-one lessons tailored to your pace, with structured teaching programs designed to get you to test standard as quickly and cost-effectively as possible rather than padding hours unnecessarily.

Female Instructors
25 Bryn De Winton, Brecon LD3 9HLView school
Andy Harding Driving School

Andy Harding Driving School

Automatic

5(11)

Based in Stakeford, this school combines learner lessons with a structured post-test programme called Project Road Ready, designed to build confidence in newly qualified drivers. Automatic lessons available with one-to-one tuition, free course handouts, and Pass Plus courses to potentially reduce insurance costs. Pricing varies by lesson type; contact for a quote.

Test car available
Cresent, 31Stakeford, 31 Stakeford Cres, Stakeford, Choppington NE62 5JTView school
MDL Driving School

MDL Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(11)

MDL Driving School offers both standard lessons and intensive courses with a focus on fast-track test booking to beat waiting lists. Expert instructors guide learners through flexible lesson packages, with the option to handle your test booking as part of the service.

Intensive
12 Huntingdon Cl, Darlington DL1 2EFView school
Andie Curtis Driving Academy

Andie Curtis Driving Academy

Manual

5(11)

Over 20 years' experience combined with an Occupational Therapist background, offering a uniquely patient approach to learners struggling with confidence, anxiety, or self-esteem. Specialises in motorway skills, advanced driving techniques, and safe driving assessments alongside standard lessons. Monday to Thursday 9am–6pm, Friday 9am–3pm.

206 Old Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 9EQView school
Mirror Driving Academy, Sittingbourne

Mirror Driving Academy, Sittingbourne

Manual and automatic

5(10)
Block bookings available

Instructors with 7 years of teaching experience deliver lessons tailored to your learning style and pace, with special discounts available on block bookings. Pass Plus courses are also on offer for drivers looking to build confidence in challenging conditions. Both manual and automatic lessons available across Sittingbourne, Swale, Medway, and Maidstone.

Flat 3, Thames house, Sittingbourne ME10 4BJView school
Edds Driving School

Edds Driving School

Manual

5(10)

Teaching since 2007 with a reputation for being calm, patient, and down-to-earth, particularly good with nervous learners. Students praise the in-depth approach to problem areas, with first-time passes and strong recommendations across reviews. Lessons start from your home, work, or college, and Motability scheme funding is accepted with support for carers and simple vehicle modifications.

Hollings Villas, 31 Brockhurst Way, Thrybergh, Rotherham S65 4FDView school
WrightStart

WrightStart

Automatic

5(10)

Derby's only all-electric automatic driving school with specialist Deaf and BSL support. In-car cameras and an online pupil portal enhance learning, while two-hour lessons help nervous learners and those seeking faster progress gain confidence. Multiple five-star reviews highlight patient instruction and high first-time pass rates.

Oakwood, Derby DE21 2SSView school
Jackie Harris Driving Instructor

Jackie Harris Driving Instructor

Manual

5(10)
Block bookings available

Grade A instructor with a strong track record supporting nervous and anxious learners, including those with autism and communication difficulties. One-to-one lessons at competitive rates with block booking discounts available for 10-hour packages, plus mock tests and Pass Plus courses to build confidence before your test.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
6 Marble Hall Rd, Milford Haven SA73 2PDView school
Howard Johnson Driving School

Howard Johnson Driving School

5(10)
Block bookings available

Over 1,500 passes and 40 years of combined instructor experience backing this school. FREE Theory Test Pro training is included with every course to help you pass first time, plus motorway driving tuition and use of a brand new Kia Rio for lessons and tests.

Test car available
16 Fraser Way, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7SJView school
DriveBye

DriveBye

Manual

5(10)

Run by Stuart Thomason, an A-grade instructor teaching in the area since 2005, DriveBye adapts lessons to suit individual learners rather than forcing you into a standard approach. 1.5-hour lessons include pick-up and drop-off at locations that work for you, plus mock tests, motorway training, and refresher courses. All learner types welcome, from nervous drivers to older pupils.

30 Ruskin Ave, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield WF1 2BDView school
i-Drive with Paul

i-Drive with Paul

Manual

5(9)

Trained through RED Driving School, Paul brings a patient and hands-on approach to lessons tailored to each student's needs. He maintains a regularly serviced car and has built strong reviews on Yell.com, focusing on making learners safe and confident drivers from day one.

Ash Tree Rd, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8LJView school
1-2-1 Driving School

1-2-1 Driving School

Manual

5(9)
Block bookings available

Grade A instructors with over 27 years' combined teaching experience, all periodically assessed by senior DVSA examiners to maintain the highest standards. Lessons available in 1, 1.5, or 2-hour sessions with block booking discounts, plus intensive courses, motorway training, and Pass Plus lessons. You're guaranteed the same instructor and car throughout your learning journey, with door-to-door pickup and honest advice on how many lessons you'll actually need to reach test standard.

Intensive
77 Brentry Ln, Brentry, Bristol BS10 6RHView school
SKILLS Driving School

SKILLS Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(9)

Focus on defensive driving and real-world hazard awareness rather than just test technique. Passionate instructors tailor every lesson to your pace, whether you're a complete beginner or returning to the road after time away, with refresher lessons, motorway training, and both manual and automatic options available.

Whittle Wy, Gloucester GL3 4YZView school
MasterDrive Academy

MasterDrive Academy

Manual and automatic

5(9)
Block bookings available

MasterDrive Academy specialises in manual driving lessons across Cambridge's challenging roads, with instructors trained on local test routes including Chesterton Road, Milton Road, and Newmarket Road. Multiple five-star reviews highlight first-time passes and patient instruction, with flexible evening and weekend availability plus student discounts and block booking deals. Intensive courses, Pass Plus, and motorway training are also available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Drayton Rd, Cambridge CB1 9EUView school
Wheelsby Driving School

Wheelsby Driving School

Manual

5(8)

Instructor Kevin Dyas holds the RoSPA Diploma in Advanced Driving Instruction and has passed the Institute of Advanced Motorists' Advanced Driving Test, bringing specialist credentials beyond standard training. A calm, professional approach creates a relaxed and encouraging learning environment. Pass Plus courses are also available alongside standard learner lessons.

17 Charles Ave, New Waltham, Grimsby DN36 4PDView school
Jimbo's Driving School

Jimbo's Driving School

5(8)

An independent driving school in Thanet with a perfect 100% recommendation rating across 36 reviews. No specific pricing or lesson details are listed on the Facebook page, so contact directly for rates and availability.

Belmont Rd, Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8AXView school
Watford Driving Academy

Watford Driving Academy

Manual

5(8)

Bilingual instruction in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi sets this school apart, with instructors trained in advanced driving techniques and mock testing. Students consistently report rapid progress—one learner passed first-time with just 15 lessons—and the school guarantees third-gear driving by lesson one. One-to-one tuition only, no car sharing, with intensive courses concentrated into one or two weeks for those with a test date already booked.

Intensive
Speaks Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
15 Thorpe Cres, Watford WD19 4LEView school
Drive with Emma

Drive with Emma

Automatic

5(8)

A specialist instructor trained in driving assessment, neurodiversity awareness, and test nerves techniques, with a Post Graduate qualification from Oxford Brookes University. Emma has taught people with a wide variety of medical conditions and disabilities since 2015, and her dual-controlled Toyota Yaris Cross is fitted with common adaptations including left foot accelerator, push/pull hand controls, and steering aids. Ideal if you're learning to drive with a condition or disability, or returning to driving following illness or injury.

Female Instructors
53 Kings Coombe Dr, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3YUView school
Pioneer Driving School

Pioneer Driving School

Manual

5(7)98% pass rate

A 5+ year established school with a 98% first-time pass rate across 5,400+ learners. Instructors including Mr. Masjidi, who previously worked with GDS Driving School, are consistently praised for patience, clear teaching, and structured lessons that build confidence from day one.

Hillfield House, Yardley St, Coventry CV1 5JNView 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