Driving Instructors in Burford

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Instructors
1
Avg Price
£45/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Swindon (18.3 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
47.2%
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There are 1 driving instructors in Burford. The average price is £45 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 30 reviews.

1
Instructors
£45/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
30 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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John Hutchins
6.6 mi

John Hutchins

Witney
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
MG, Skoda, Ford, Kia, Cupra, Citroen EV, Fabia, Puma, Ceed, Born EV, DS3, C3

John Hutchins is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and the lead instructor at Camber Driving School in Witney, Oxfordshire. He has extensiv…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£45 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Burford

Learning to drive around Burford means practising on a mix of busy A-road stretches and quiet Cotswold lanes. Expect a testing A40 section through town, a steep High Street and narrow streets lined with stone buildings. Lessons here often mix town driving with longer runs out to nearby centres, so you get a range of conditions early on. It feels rural, but you are within easy reach of larger test centres.

Nearest Test Centre: Swindon

The nearest DVSA practical test centre is Swindon, about 18.3 miles from Burford, making it the most realistic place to book your test. Swindon's practical pass rate is 47.2%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Count on trips to Swindon for mock tests and the real exam, and factor in travel time when planning lessons and the test day.

47.2%
Overall Pass Rate
50.8%
Male Pass Rate
43.8%
Female Pass Rate
18.3 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Swindon's pass rate at 47.2% sits almost level with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates at Swindon pass at 50.8%, while female candidates pass at 43.8%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Oxford shows a similar pass rate at 46.9%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025), so local outcomes match wider regional performance.

Local Driving Tips

Start by getting confident on the A40 through Burford, where traffic can pick up around the High Street and junctions. Practice hill starts on the steep High Street and watch for parked cars and pedestrians in the market area. Use quieter country lanes for clutch control and observation, and be ready for blind bends and narrow stretches with stone walls. When you head east for lessons towards Swindon, practise roundabout entries and lane discipline on the approach roads.

Choosing an Instructor in Burford

There is only one local instructor listed in Burford, so availability can be limited and you may need to book ahead. Check that any instructor is a registered ADI and offers dual-control lessons and mock test runs at Swindon. Expect to pay around the local average and ask about cancellation and travel fees for trips to the test centre. Block bookings can save you money and secure regular lesson times.

Lesson Costs in Burford

Local lessons average about 45 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether the instructor travels to a test centre like Swindon.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence first, then book your theory test before or during lessons. Use local lessons to build competence on the A40 and town streets, then arrange mock tests at Swindon before your practical. With only one instructor in town, allow extra time for lesson availability and test bookings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

There is one driving instructor listed in Burford.
The nearest practical test centre is in Swindon, about 18.3 miles from Burford.
Swindon has a practical pass rate of 47.2%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
The national practical pass rate is 47.3%, while Swindon is 47.2%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
At Swindon, male candidates have a pass rate of 50.8% and female candidates have a pass rate of 43.8%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Swindon runs about 618 tests per year, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Lessons average 45 per hour in this area.
Time to pass varies by learner and lesson frequency, so there is no fixed timeline.
Starting lessons in Burford gives you local familiarity with narrow streets and the A40, but instructor availability is limited.
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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