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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£36/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Llantrisant (1.7 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
55.0%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Church Village. Prices range from £33.00 to £38.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.7 stars from 80 reviews.

12
Instructors
£36/hr
Avg Price
4.7 / 5
80 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Church Village driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Church Village instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
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Mike
6 mi

Mike

Caerphilly
5.0
30 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Mike is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and the driving force behind Chequered Flag Driving School. He has built a strong reputation for relaxed, …

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Dean
9.3 mi

Dean

Cardiff
5.0
20 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings

Dean runs Drive Learn Achieve and has been teaching people to drive for over 19 years. He's an automatic specialist based in Cardiff and has built a …

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John
9.3 mi

John

South Wales
5.0
12 reviews
Manual 60 min

John teaches with MSM Driving School and is known for being calm, patient and really easy to get on with. He specialises in intensive driving courses…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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A
9.5 mi

Alan

Cardiff
5.0
6 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Alan is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Danescourt, Cardiff, with over 20 years of patient, professional tuition. He runs a famil…

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Naeem
9.3 mi

Naeem

Cardiff
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Naeem teaches with 1st Steer Driving School and has a great knack for helping people learn quickly and save money. He offers both manual and automati…

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CM
10 mi

Craig

Barry
4.9
7 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota Yaris Y20

Craig Mordecai is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor. He qualified in 1996 and set up RoadRunner School of Motoring in 1999. Based in Barr…

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G
5.7 mi

Glenn

Caerphilly
3.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Glenn has been teaching people to drive for 14 years and really knows how to put learners at ease. He keeps lessons relaxed and friendly, and works a…

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RH
2.6 mi

Richard

Pontypridd
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Richard Hughes. I've been teaching people to drive around Pontypridd for over 20 years now, and I still really enjoy it. I run RH School of M…

£33 /hour
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Karl
3.4 mi

Karl

Pontyclun
Manual 60 min

Karl's an experienced driving instructor based in Pontyclun, fully qualified and DVSA approved. He's got an up-to-date DBS check and covers Pontyclun…

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Rebecca Jones
9.3 mi

Rebecca

Cardiff
Manual 60 min
Peugeot 208

Rebecca Jones runs Bloomin´ Learners, an independent driving school based in Cardiff. She is a fully qualified and approved driving instructor with m…

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Steve
9.3 mi

Steve

Cardiff
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Volkswagen Polo R-Line

Steve has been teaching people to drive in Cardiff for over 35 years and has a great reputation for being patient, calm and friendly. His school has …

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£38 /hour
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Neil Thomas
9.3 mi

Neil

Cardiff
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Neil Thomas is a fully qualified ADI running his own independent LDC driving school in Cardiff. He's been specially trained by LDC in their unique LD…

Intensive
£38 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Church Village

Learning to drive in Church Village gives you village-style streets close to larger test routes in Llantrisant and Cardiff. Lessons tend to mix quiet residential roads with short runs on busier routes toward nearby towns. With only eight local instructors, lessons often fill up quickly so planning ahead helps. Expect friendly, local tuition with nearby test options.

Nearest Test Centre: Llantrisant

The nearest DVSA test centre is Llantrisant, about 1.7 miles from Church Village. Llantrisant reports a 55% pass rate, with 2811 tests run in the year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male and female pass splits are 57.8% and 52.2% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. You can usually expect standard practical test routes and a busy appointment book at peak times.

55.0%
Overall Pass Rate
57.8%
Male Pass Rate
52.2%
Female Pass Rate
1.7 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Llantrisant's 55% pass rate sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That higher local rate suggests test routes here may suit learners from Church Village, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male learners show a 57.8% pass rate while female learners show 52.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Cardiff centres vary, with one at 53% and another at 46%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential streets to build clutch and steering control before moving to busier roads. Practice the approaches to Llantrisant test routes, since the centre is only 1.7 miles away and those roads often show up on tests. Spend time on junctions and roundabouts you encounter on short runs towards Cardiff, they come up in assessments. Work on observations and speed control where village streets meet quicker through-roads. Book progress checks with your instructor before a test so you can target any weak spots.

Choosing an Instructor in Church Village

With eight instructors listed locally, check availability early and ask for recent test-pass references. Expect to pay around £38 per hour on average for lessons in this area, and compare whether block bookings reduce the hourly cost. Look for an instructor who knows Llantrisant test routes and appointment patterns. A local trainer who offers mock tests at the centre is useful.

Lesson Costs in Church Village

Average lesson price in Church Village is about £38 an hour. Total cost depends on how many hours you need, whether you book intensive courses, and if the instructor provides weekend or evening slots.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online before you start lessons. Book theory and hazard perception tests once you and your instructor are ready. Arrange practical lessons focused on local routes and then book your practical test at Llantrisant or a nearby Cardiff centre. Take a few mock tests at the actual test centre if possible before your booked date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA test centre is Llantrisant, about 1.7 miles from Church Village.
Llantrisant has a 55% pass rate, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, male candidates have a 57.8% pass rate while female candidates have 52.2% at Llantrisant, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Cardiff test centres are nearby, each about 7.3 miles away.
Average local lesson cost is around £38 per hour.
There are eight instructors listed in the Church Village area.
Learning time varies by learner, but expect to need several dozen hours of tuition plus practice to reach test standard.
Llantrisant is closest at 1.7 miles and shows a higher pass rate at 55%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Llantrisant runs about 2811 tests a year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Many local instructors offer mock tests at the actual test centre, and that practice can be helpful before your exam.
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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