Our Corsham 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.
Some instructors covering Corsham
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Chris
Chris is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Trowbridge. He's registered by the DVSA and runs his own independent driving school,…
Darryl
Darryl Gray has over 400 students passed in his career, having previously worked for major driving schools like BSM and Drive Dynamics before setting…
Paul
Paul Cole has been running Excel Driving Academy since 2014, achieving an 86% first-time pass rate in 2025 with 48 passes out of 56 tests. He's a Gra…
Steph
Steph Longden is a friendly, professional female Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with a great local reputation. She focuses on safety, confidence a…
Kate
Kate Andrews is a friendly, patient driving instructor who's been teaching since 2005. She's fully qualified and DVSA registered, and she specialises…
Jamie
Jamie Wilkins is an Approved Driving Instructor with over 16 years of experience. In that time he’s helped hundreds of learners become safe, confiden…
Rowan
Hi, I'm Rowan. I've been teaching people to drive around Bath for over 9 years now, and I run my own company, Rowans School of Motoring. I'm a patien…
Peter
Hi, I'm Peter Watt. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor based in Bath, and I've been teaching people to drive around the BA2…
Simon
Simon runs Simons Driving School in Devizes, Wiltshire, offering friendly, down to earth driving lessons in Devizes and the surrounding villages. He …
Sharon
Hi, I'm Sharon Hanley. I've been a qualified driving instructor since 2009, and I've got over 30 years of driving experience. I teach around Devizes,…
Learning to Drive in Corsham
Learning to drive in Corsham has a local, small-town feel. There are just three approved instructors in the area, so lessons often fill up quickly. Trainees tend to travel a short distance for test appointments, usually to nearby Chippenham. You will get a mix of quiet local streets and busier roads on lessons.
Nearest Test Centre: Chippenham
Chippenham is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 2.7 miles from Corsham. The centre's overall pass rate is 51.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, with male pass rate 54.1% and female pass rate 49.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Around 5,696 tests are recorded there each year, so booking slots can change fast. Expect to travel to Chippenham for your practical test rather than having a centre inside Corsham.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Chippenham's pass rate of 51.8% sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Chippenham pass at 54.1% while female candidates pass at 49.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Trowbridge reports 53.6% and Bristol (Kingswood) 45.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so results vary on a short drive away. That spread shows local centre choice can affect odds on test day.
Local Driving Tips
Book lessons that include trips toward Chippenham so you know the likely test routes. Practice on lanes and through the town centre to build confidence in slow-speed control and observations. Work on independent driving and route memory, as examiners often ask candidates to follow a route during the practical. Try different times of day for lessons to get used to variable traffic, school runs and market days. Find an instructor who will take you out for mock tests from Corsham to the test centre to reduce travel-day nerves.
Choosing an Instructor in Corsham
With only three local instructors, availability can be limited, so check schedules early. Ask about pass history and whether they offer dual-control cars and mock tests on the Chippenham routes. Compare lesson length and cancellation policy as those affect what you actually get for your money. Expect to prioritise reliability and teaching style over small price differences.
Lesson Costs in Corsham
Local lesson prices vary and no average price is provided for Corsham. Factors that affect cost include instructor experience, lesson length, block-booking discounts and travel to the Chippenham test centre. Expect to pay more for additional mock tests or intensive courses.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence online or by form before booking lessons. Start with regular lessons from one of the three local instructors while you study for the theory test. Book and pass the theory test, then arrange your practical test at Chippenham about 2.7 miles away. Take mock tests and extra lessons if you need more confidence before the practical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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