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Rob
Rob Dalton is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Northampton. He's a fully qualified ADI with DVSA certification, and he's been teaching…
Phylip
Phylip James runs PJ's Automatic Driving School in Northampton, and he's been helping people pass their test for over 15 years. He's a fully qualifie…
Emma
Emma Tindall is a friendly, professional driving instructor based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. She's a DSA approved, Grade A female instructo…
Dumitru
Dumitru Guinea is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school. He's been specially traine…
Karl
Karl is an Approved Driving Instructor with over 32 years of experience and well over 1,000 test passes. He runs Karl's Driving School in Northampton…
Tracy
If you learn with Tracy, expect a patient, no-pressure approach. She's a fully qualified female driving instructor based in Kettering, with 25 years …
Andy
Andy Waters is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Kettering. He's a DVSA approved ADI with over 10 years of experience, and he's k…
Paul
Paul Quinn is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Kettering and Corby. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has bee…
Learning to Drive in Earls Barton
Earls Barton is a traditional Northamptonshire village with a mix of narrow residential streets and short stretches of faster road. Learning to drive here means practicing close-quarters slow-speed control as well as short A-road runs towards Wellingborough. Local lessons tend to focus on junctions on Main Street and manoeuvres with parked cars. There are only a couple of local instructors, so lessons can fill up fast.
Nearest Test Centre: Wellingborough
Wellingborough test centre is about 3.3 miles away, a short drive along village roads and A-road links. Expect a mixture of town driving, roundabouts near the A45 and some dual-carriageway work on test routes. The centre runs around 186 tests a year and has a 50% pass rate, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. You may spend time practising right and left turns off Main Street and joining faster roads before your test.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Wellingborough's 50% pass rate is a little above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates there pass at 60.3% while female candidates pass at 43.4%, showing a clear split by gender, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres like Northampton and Kettering have pass rates close to the national average, at 47.2% and 47.5% respectively. Around 186 tests a year at Wellingborough gives a reasonable sample size for local performance, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Main Street to get used to parked cars and tight junctions. Practice pulls-out and observations at the junctions with High Street and any narrow lanes that feed the village. Build confidence joining faster roads en route to Wellingborough so you can merge smoothly on slips and roundabouts. Spend time on controlled stops and bay parking, as village parking can be cramped. Book a mock test route that includes a run towards the A45 roundabout to mirror what you will see at the test centre.
Choosing an Instructor in Earls Barton
With just two local instructors you should check availability early, especially at weekends. Look for an instructor who offers lesson pick-ups from your street and mock test sessions at Wellingborough. Expect average hourly rates around 36, though block bookings and lesson length may affect the price. Ask about pass-rate focused training and whether they use the likely test routes.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then book your theory test once you feel ready. Take regular lessons and practise hazard perception clips ahead of the theory. When you can drive confidently on Main Street and join faster roads, book a practical test at Wellingborough and try a mock run beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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