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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£42/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Liverpool (Speke) (4.5 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
32.5%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Ellesmere Port. Prices range from £40.00 to £45.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 21 reviews.

12
Instructors
£42/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
21 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port 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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James Edge
6 mi

James

Chester
5.0
8 reviews
Manual 60 min

James Edge, known as Jim to most, has helped over 400 students pass their driving tests in Chester and the surrounding areas. He's an A Grade instruc…

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Matt Bowdler
6 mi

Matt

Chester
5.0
6 reviews
Manual 60 min

Matt Bowdler is a calm, patient automatic driving instructor based in Chester. He has 39 years of driving experience and is a Grade A instructor, so …

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Paul Roach
9.7 mi

Paul

Liverpool
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Paul Roach is the friendly founder of Evolution Driving School in Liverpool. He's been teaching people to drive for 20 years, and he's built up a tea…

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£40 /hour
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Ian
9.6 mi

Ian

Wirral
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Ian is a fully qualified, highly experienced Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with AFB Driving School in the Wirral. He has a strong record of first…

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HM
9.7 mi

Harriet

Liverpool
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Harriet Miller. I'm a driving instructor based in Liverpool, and I've been teaching people to drive here for a good few years now. I know loo…

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Kevin Brock
0.1 mi

Kevin

Ellesmere Port
Manual 60 min

Kevin Brock is a fully qualified driving instructor who helps learners become safe, confident drivers across Ellesmere Port, Chester and Wirral. He f…

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Lesley
6 mi

Lesley

Chester
Manual 60 min

Lesley is a fully qualified DVSA approved driving instructor and has been teaching since 2002. She is based in Chester and covers Ellesmere Port, Chr…

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John Taylor
6 mi

John

Chester
Manual 60 min

John Taylor's a fully qualified driving instructor based in Chester, with a background as a secondary school teacher. He's developed his own 'Taylor'…

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Giuseppe Romeo
6 mi

Giuseppe

Chester
Manual 60 min

Giuseppe Romeo, or Peppe as his friends call him, is a friendly driving instructor based in Chester. He's an Approved Driving Instructor and Fleet Tr…

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Josh Turner
6 mi

Josh

Chester
Manual 60 min Weekends

Hi, I'm Josh Turner. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Chester. I've been…

Intensive
£42 /hour
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David Barter
6.6 mi

David

Chester
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

David Barter is an approved driving instructor based in Chester, helping learners get their full licence and build skills for a lifetime of safe driv…

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Mel Potter
8 mi

Mel

Deeside
Automatic 90 min Weekends

Mel Potter is a DVSA-licensed driving instructor based in Deeside, offering lessons across Buckley, Flint, Hawarden, and surrounding areas. She's tra…

Intensive
£45 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Ellesmere Port

Learning to drive in Ellesmere Port is practical for short trips towards Liverpool and local commuting. Lessons often focus on town driving and test routes out towards Speke. There are only six local instructors, so lessons can fill up quickly. You get a straightforward local feel, with most tests taken a few miles away in Liverpool.

Nearest Test Centre: Liverpool (Speke)

Your nearest DVSA test centre is Liverpool (Speke), about 4.5 miles from Ellesmere Port. Expect a mix of urban and suburban test routes and regular bookings, since the centre handles thousands of tests a year. The centre reported a 32.5% pass rate, tests per year 6763, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Plan for travel time and parking when you book.

32.5%
Overall Pass Rate
34.8%
Male Pass Rate
30.1%
Female Pass Rate
4.5 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Liverpool (Speke) has a lower pass rate than the national average, 32.5% versus 47.3% respectively, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates at Speke passed at 34.8% while female candidates passed at 30.1%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Liverpool (Garston) shows a higher pass rate of 48.9%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). The local pattern suggests where you take your test can affect outcomes.

Local Driving Tips

Book a mix of lessons that include both town centres and the routes towards Liverpool to reflect test conditions. Focus on junction control, lane discipline and roundabout exits during lessons, since those are common in the area. Practice on busy shopping streets and residential estates to build confidence with pedestrians and parked cars. Time lessons to include peak shift-change periods if you plan to drive at those times. Use mock tests to replicate the route length and pressure of a real test.

Choosing an Instructor in Ellesmere Port

With six local instructors you should read reviews and ask about test-route experience before you book. Choose an instructor who knows Liverpool (Speke) test routes and can adapt lessons to weak areas. Expect price to vary by experience and whether you want block bookings or single lessons. Check availability early, especially around school exam periods and holidays.

Lesson Costs in Ellesmere Port

There is no local average price in the data, so expect lesson costs to follow regional norms and instructor experience. Factors that affect cost here include instructor demand, lesson length and whether you're booking intensive training.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence, then start lessons with a qualified instructor. Study for and pass the theory test before booking your practical. When you're ready, book the practical at Liverpool (Speke) or an alternative centre like Liverpool (Garston).

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

There are six driving instructors listed for Ellesmere Port in the provided data.
The nearest test centre is Liverpool (Speke), about 4.5 miles from Ellesmere Port.
Liverpool (Speke) reported a 32.5% pass rate compared with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Male candidates at Liverpool (Speke) passed at 34.8% while female candidates passed at 30.1%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Liverpool (Garston) has a higher reported pass rate of 48.9% compared with Speke, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Learning time varies with ability, lesson frequency and practice.
The provided data does not include an average lesson price for Ellesmere Port.
With six instructors in the area you may find limited slots at peak times, especially around school holidays.
Focus on junctions, roundabout exits and urban parking manoeuvres that mirror test conditions near Liverpool.
Book your practical test online through the DVSA booking service and choose Liverpool (Speke) or another nearby centre like Liverpool (Garston).
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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