Driving Instructors in Banbury

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Instructors
4
Avg Price
£43/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Banbury (0.3 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
52.5%
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There are 4 driving instructors in Banbury. Prices range from £40.00 to £45.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.3 stars from 24 reviews.

4
Instructors
£43/hr
Avg Price
4.3 / 5
24 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Russell Garner
8.2 mi

Russell Garner

Brackley
5.0
22 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Kia Picanto GT-S

Russell Garner is a DSA registered Grade A driving instructor who runs Russell's Driving School, covering Brackley, Bicester and Banbury. He has a ca…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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A
0 mi

Alex

Banbury
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Volkswagen Golf

Alex is a fully qualified female driving instructor with over 10 years of experience, based in Shenington just outside Banbury. She teaches in a well…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£45 /hour
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J
8.7 mi

Jim

Brackley
3.0
1 review
Automatic 60 min
Renault Captur

Jim is an experienced and friendly driving instructor at Apple School of Motoring. He has over 25 years of emergency service blue light driving exper…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£40 /hour
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Marcus Grant
0.7 mi

Marcus Grant

Banbury
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate

Marcus Grant has 17 years' experience as a driving instructor and is especially good with anxious and neurodiverse pupils. He is calm, patient and ke…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
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Learning to Drive in Banbury

Learning to drive around Banbury mixes quiet country lanes with busy town junctions. You will spend time on Hennef Way, around the M40 junction 11 roundabout and in the tight streets near Bridge Street. Lessons suit learners who want quick access to motorway slips as well as slower town driving. It feels like a small town but you get a good range of road types to practise on.

Nearest Test Centre: Banbury

Banbury DVSA test centre sits about 0.3 miles from the town centre, so it is quick to reach from Hennef Way and the A4260. Expect usual test routes that use the M40 J11 approach and local roundabouts. The centre runs around 5,583 tests a year, so booking can fill up, especially at popular times (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Arrive early and familiarise yourself with nearby parking and the walk to the test centre.

52.5%
Overall Pass Rate
54.7%
Male Pass Rate
50.5%
Female Pass Rate
0.3 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Banbury test centre pass rate is 52.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates pass at 54.7% and female candidates at 50.5% at Banbury (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Warwick has a pass rate of 50.1% and Rugby sits at 48.2%, which gives context for the local area (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential streets off Southam Road or Bloxham Road before moving to Hennef Way and the ring road. Practice joining and leaving the M40 at junction 11, traffic can be unpredictable at peak times so watch mirrors and signal early. Bridge Street and the Market Place need careful speed control and observation for pedestrians and cyclists. Work on observation at the Spiceball roundabout and on dual carriageway lane discipline when heading towards the A422. Expect short bursts of congestion around school run times and plan lessons a little outside those hours if you can.

Choosing an Instructor in Banbury

With only four instructors listed locally, availability can be limited so book early and look for a clear policy on cancellations and make-up lessons. Check that an instructor covers motorway and mock test practice around M40 J11 and town centre routes. Expect to pay around 43 per hour on average, though experience and evening or weekend lessons can push that higher. Meet a few instructors for a trial lesson to see how they explain junction work and roundabout positioning.

Lesson Costs in Banbury

Average lesson price in Banbury is 43 per hour. Costs vary with instructor experience, lesson length and demand for evening or weekend slots.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online and start with a theory test when you feel ready. Book lessons with a local instructor who knows Banbury test routes and practice on Hennef Way and the M40 slip roads. Take mock tests at your local centre to build confidence before booking your practical test at Banbury.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Banbury test centre pass rate is 52.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
The Banbury test centre is about 0.3 miles from the town centre.
Average lesson price in Banbury is 43 per hour.
There are four instructors listed in this area.
Banbury has a pass rate of 52.5%, higher than Warwick at 50.1% and Rugby at 48.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Yes, practise joining and leaving the M40 at junction 11 since test routes often use that slip road.
Learning time varies a lot with how often you practise and prior experience.
Most local instructors offer mock tests on actual local routes including Hennef Way and the M40 approaches.
Peak times are weekday mornings and late afternoons around the school run, and weekends can be busy around the market area.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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