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12
Avg Price
£39/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Warrington (4.9 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
50.6%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Culcheth. Prices range from £36.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.7 stars from 47 reviews.

12
Instructors
£39/hr
Avg Price
4.7 / 5
47 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Culcheth 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 Culcheth 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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Dan Ison
9.6 mi

Dan

Bolton
5.0
30 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Volkswagen Golf

Dan Ison is a DVSA-approved driving instructor and highly graded ORDIT trainer who runs Harwood Driving School in Bolton. He teaches both new learner…

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Kerry Heald
5.2 mi

Kerry

Warrington
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 120 min Evenings + Weekends
Volkswagen T-Roc R Line 2.0 TDI

Kerry runs Kerry's Driver Training, a professional driving school based in Warrington. She's a former university graduate and corporate training offi…

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£40 /hour
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Graham Jones
5.3 mi

Graham

Warrington
4.7
7 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Graham Jones is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Warrington, with a strong background in public service and tr…

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£40 /hour
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Deborah Ford
9.2 mi

Deborah

Bolton
4.7
6 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Deborah Ford has been running her driving school in Bolton since 2006. She's fully qualified and DVSA approved, with extensive experience helping lea…

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8.9 mi

Steve

St. Helens
4.0
1 review
Manual 60 min
Renault Capture

Steve Wynn is a driving instructor in St Helens with a really interesting background. He spent years in the fire service before retiring and moving i…

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Dave Blackhall
5.2 mi

Dave

Newton le Willows
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Renault Clio

Dave Blackhall is a fully qualified Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (DSA, ADI). He gives professional, patient tuition to learne…

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Matt
5.2 mi

Matt

Warrington
Manual 60 min

Matt has been a driving instructor in Warrington for over twelve years and really knows how to put learners at ease. He gets that learning to drive c…

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TG
5.2 mi

Tom

Warrington
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Tom Grainger. I run Tom Grainger School of Motoring, offering driving lessons in and around Warrington. I'm here to help you get your licence…

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David Wright
5.2 mi

David

Warrington
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm David Wright. I run Wrightway2Drive, a driving school in Warrington. I've been teaching people to drive here for a good while now, and I real…

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£36 /hour
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Claire Farrimond
5.3 mi

Claire

Atherton
Manual 60 min

Claire Farrimond is a driving instructor based in Atherton, offering lessons across a wide area including Abram, Astley, Daisy Hill, Golborne, Hindle…

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GH
6.2 mi

Gary

Westhoughton
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Peugeot 208

Gary Hart is a professional driving instructor based in Westhoughton, Bolton. He's a former police advanced driver, which means he's got a really sol…

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£40 /hour
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Simon Rhodes
6.8 mi

Simon

Westhoughton
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Simon Rhodes is a Grade A, fully qualified driving instructor and has been running Si Rhodes Driver Training since 2008. He is based in Westhoughton …

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Learning to Drive in Culcheth

Learning to drive in Culcheth means quieter village streets mixed with short runs onto busier A roads into Warrington. Lessons often cover rural lane handling and moves onto the A roads that link to the nearby M62. You will find a friendly, local feel to lessons, with instructors used to working around school run times and market-day traffic. It suits learners who prefer a mix of calm practice and quick access to busier test routes.

Nearest Test Centre: Warrington

Warrington test centre is the nearest, about 4.9 miles from Culcheth. Expect a mix of urban and suburban test routes around Warrington and some sections that join A roads heading for the M62. Warrington runs around 263 tests a year, so test slots are available but you may need to plan lessons to match preferred dates. The pass rate at Warrington is 50.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).

50.6%
Overall Pass Rate
51.8%
Male Pass Rate
49.7%
Female Pass Rate
4.9 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Warrington's pass rate is 50.6%, which is above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Warrington pass at 51.8% while female candidates pass at 49.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Atherton posts a 49.7% pass rate and Wigan sits at 47.9%, so Warrington is slightly stronger in comparison (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). These differences are modest, but they suggest booking your practical test at Warrington is reasonable for learners in Culcheth.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quiet Culcheth streets to build bay parking and hill starts before moving onto busier A roads into Warrington. Practise joining and leaving dual carriageways and motorway slip-roads when your instructor says you are ready, since those merges come up on local test routes. Work on roundabout decisions and lane discipline for the larger junctions near Warrington, and rehearse observation at minor road junctions typical in the village. Try driving at different times to experience school-run peaks and calmer midday traffic. Keep practice sessions focused and repeat manoeuvres until they feel routine.

Choosing an Instructor in Culcheth

There are 11 driving instructors listed locally, so you can compare availability and teaching style. Expect to pay around

Lesson Costs in Culcheth

Local hourly lessons average

Getting Started

Get a provisional licence first and then book your theory test when you feel ready. Start lessons with a qualified instructor and practise hazard perception alongside your driving. When your instructor is happy, book a practical test at Warrington through the GOV.UK site and keep a few mock test runs beforehand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Warrington test centre is about 4.9 miles from Culcheth, so it is the nearest option for most learners.
Warrington has a pass rate of 50.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
The national average pass rate is 47.3% while Warrington is 50.6%, so Warrington performs above the national average (Da...
There are 11 driving instructors listed for Culcheth, giving you a reasonable selection to choose from.
The local average price for a driving lesson is
Atherton (Manchester) is about 5.5 miles away with a 49.7% pass rate, and Wigan is about 7.9 miles away with a 47.9% pass rate (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Learning time varies by individual ability and practice frequency, but many learners in this area take regular weekly lessons and extra private practice to reach test standard.
Yes, male candidates at Warrington have a pass rate of 51.8% and female candidates have a pass rate of 49.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Your instructor will take you on routes similar to those used in tests, including A roads into Warrington and junctions that lead towards the M62.
Book your practical test through the official GOV.UK booking service or ask your instructor to help find a suitable date.
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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