Driving Instructors in Castle Donington

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Instructors
6
Nearest Test Centre
Derby (Alvaston) (5.5 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
45.5%
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There are 6 driving instructors in Castle Donington. The average rating is 4.4 stars from 20 reviews.

6
Instructors
4.4 / 5
20 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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7.7 mi

Andy Price

Derby
5.0
13 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Andy Price is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor with over 16 years of experience in the Derby area. He runs Derby Driver Training and is…

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Damian Jones
7.8 mi

Damian Jones

Derby
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Damian Jones is a DSA-approved driving instructor working in Derby, Ashbourne and the wider Derbyshire area. He's a friendly local instructor who kee…

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Munir
7.8 mi

Munir

Derby
4.7
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Munir teaches at Mughal Driving School and keeps his lessons relaxed and supportive. He focuses on safe and responsible driving, and he adapts how he…

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Andy Wilkinson
8.9 mi

Andy Wilkinson

Ilkeston
3.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Focus

Andy Wilkinson has been helping learners get on the road since 2002. He is a Grade A DVSA-approved instructor, holds the RoSPA gold driving qualifica…

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Kevin
8.5 mi

Kevin

Coalville
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Kevin is a friendly driving instructor based in Coalville. He offers patient, supportive lessons that suit how you like to learn. He knows learning t…

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Carly
8.5 mi

Carly

Coalville
Manual 120 min
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI

Carly is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who qualified in 2022 after training with Mark Jordan Driving. She started out part-time as a franchise…

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Learning to Drive in Castle Donington

Learning to drive in Castle Donington mixes quiet village streets with fast roads out to the M1 and East Midlands Airport. You get short runs on dual carriageways and a handful of roundabouts to master. The town feels practical for learners, with nearby test centres in Derby, Loughborough and Nottingham. There are six local instructors, so expect a small, local market.

Nearest Test Centre: Derby (Alvaston)

Derby (Alvaston) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 5.5 miles from Castle Donington. Expect a suburban test route with a mix of residential streets and faster A-road sections on the run in from Castle Donington. That centre handled around 1,150 tests a year in the latest reporting period. The official pass rate there is 45.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

45.5%
Overall Pass Rate
49.3%
Male Pass Rate
41.8%
Female Pass Rate
5.5 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Derby (Alvaston) records a pass rate of 45.5%, slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Derby (Alvaston) pass at 49.3% and female candidates at 41.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Loughborough and Nottingham (Chilwell) centres show pass rates of 43% and 41.9% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That spread suggests local routes and tester patterns give mixed outcomes depending on where you take your test.

Local Driving Tips

Spend time on the short dual carriageway sections that link Castle Donington to the M1 so you can manage merging and overtakes. Practice roundabouts and lane discipline near the junctions around East Midlands Airport and M1 junction 24. Work on hill starts and parking in residential streets close to the village centre. Get comfortable with changing speeds when you move from quiet lanes to A-roads like the routes into Derby and Loughborough. Do a few mock tests that start from the typical pick-up points an instructor uses.

Choosing an Instructor in Castle Donington

Look for an instructor who knows Derby (Alvaston) test routes and the approach roads from Castle Donington. With six instructors locally, check availability and read recent reviews where you can. Ask whether they use the official DVSA learning materials and if they offer block bookings or mock tests. Be ready to pay a premium if you need evening lessons or a quick test-prep course.

Lesson Costs in Castle Donington

Lesson prices vary by instructor experience, car type and how many hours you buy at once. Expect costs to rise for one-to-one crash courses, automatic lessons, or if an instructor must travel a long way to pick you up.

Getting Started

Apply for a provisional licence before you book lessons or your theory test. Book and pass the theory test, including the hazard perception section, then start practical lessons with an instructor. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book the practical test at Derby (Alvaston) or another nearby centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Castle Donington currently has six local instructors listed.
The nearest centre is Derby (Alvaston), about 5.5 miles away.
Derby (Alvaston) has a pass rate of 45.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
The national average pass rate is 47.3%, while Derby (Alvaston) is 45.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, male candidates at Derby (Alvaston) pass at 49.3% and female candidates at 41.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There is no single local price listed.
Time to learn varies by learner, practice frequency and lesson quality.
Availability can be tight because there are six local instructors.
Get confident on the M1 approach roads and the junctions around East Midlands Airport, plus the A-road runs into Derby and Loughborough.
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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