Our Claygate 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Claygate
Compare verified, top-rated instructors with genuine reviews from real students
Junaid Aslam
Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…
Mitesh
Mitesh is a DVSA-approved driving instructor who really puts his students first. He knows everyone learns differently, so he adapts his lessons to su…
Ali
Ali is a Grade A Driving Instructor in West London with a great reputation and a strong pass rate. Loads of his pupils pass first time and often ment…
Bramble
Bramble is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Molesey (Hurstfield Rd, West Molesey, KT8 1QU). She teaches with Molesey Driving School and …
Abdul
Abdul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor based in Morden. He runs GoodLuck Driving School's practical training across Merton, Wimbledon, Sutton …
MWJ
MWJ is a friendly, patient driving instructor with MWJ Driving School in Chertsey, offering lessons that suit the way you learn. You get clear guidan…
Scott Grant
Scott Grant is a very experienced, fully qualified driving instructor with a solid background as a former Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He spe…
Ian Lovendhal
Ian Lovendhal is a friendly, experienced driving instructor at Liz Driving School, known locally for great pass rates and clear teaching. Many of his…
Pearce
Pearce is an experienced DSA-approved driving instructor in London and runs Vandev Driving School. He teaches across central and south-west London, i…
Shaun Spicer
Shaun Spicer is a very experienced driving instructor and part of DLIW, the Isle of Wight's largest driving instructor group. DLIW is known on the Is…
Ross Cowen
Ross Cowen is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching learners of all ages and abilities for many years. He runs RM…
Suraj
Suraj runs Suraj Driving School, a friendly family-run school based in Isleworth, West London. He is fully qualified with DSA registration and Pass P…
Learning to Drive in Claygate
Claygate sits in the South East and feels like a compact suburban village with short drives into Tolworth and Kingston. Lessons here are mostly on quiet residential streets with occasional busier routes when you head out to nearby test centres. There are 17 local instructors listed, so you can usually find a range of teaching styles and availability. Prices and lesson patterns tend to reflect short, local trips rather than long motorway runs.
Nearest Test Centre: Tolworth (London)
Tolworth (London) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.2 miles from Claygate, so travel to your test is usually under 20 minutes by car depending on traffic. Expect a busy centre, it handles around 6,893 tests a year. The Tolworth pass rate is 49.2%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Tolworth's pass rate of 49.2% sits above the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Tolworth pass at 52.9% while female candidates pass at 45.9%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Ashford reports a 50% pass rate, which is also marginally above the national figure. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the quieter residential streets close to home to build clutch control and junction awareness. Practice short routes to Tolworth and Kingston so you know likely journey times and where tests start. Spend time on independent-driving practice and following signs rather than memorising routes. Work on roundabout positioning and mirror checks because test routes often include them. Late afternoon and peak times change traffic flow, so get a few lessons at busier times.
Choosing an Instructor in Claygate
Look for an ADI who knows the Tolworth test routes and has local experience around Claygate. With 17 instructors listed, you should be able to compare lesson styles and pick someone who matches your learning pace. Expect average prices around A338 an hour, though some instructors may offer block-booking discounts or weekly lesson plans. Check reviews and ask about pass rates in the area.
Lesson Costs in Claygate
Average local lesson price is A338 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you buy block bookings or intensive courses.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence and then book your theory test when you feel ready. Start practical lessons locally and build up to independent driving and mock tests. When you book your practical test you will most likely use Tolworth, a short drive from Claygate, so plan a few lessons that include that journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026