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Instructors
11
Avg Price
£40/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Oxford (7.7 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
46.9%
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There are 11 driving instructors in Eynsham. Prices range from £25.00 to £45.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 64 reviews.

11
Instructors
£40/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
64 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Our Eynsham 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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John Hutchins
4.8 mi

John

Witney
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
MG, Skoda, Ford, Kia, Cupra, Citroen EV, Fabia, Puma, Ceed, Born EV, DS3, C3

John Hutchins is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and the lead instructor at Camber Driving School in Witney, Oxfordshire. He has extensiv…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£45 /hour
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Harman
5.3 mi

Harman

Oxford
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Harman is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Oxford. He runs Harman Driving Academy and has plenty of experience teaching pupils of all …

Nervous Drivers Intensive Motorway Pass Plus
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AU
4.5 mi

Andrew

Oxford
5.0
3 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Hyundai Getz

Andrew Usher is a DVSA-approved driving instructor based in Oxford with many years' experience teaching new and nervous drivers. He runs the Andrew U…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£25 /hour
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Hafiz
7.8 mi

Hafiz

Oxford
4.4
27 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hafiz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor based in Oxford, with over 15 years of experience teaching learners in the area. He's known for his patie…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Pass Plus
£42 /hour 10% OFF 1st
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Purdy
5.3 mi

Purdy

Oxford
Manual & Auto 60 min
BMW Mini Cooper

Hi, I'm Purdy. I run Pass with Purdy's, a local driving school here in Oxford. We've got a team of friendly, patient instructors, both male and femal…

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Pat
5.3 mi

Pat

Oxford
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Peugeot 208 Petrol GT Line

Hi, I'm Pat. I've been teaching people to drive around Oxford for 16 years now, and I'm a Grade A qualified instructor. I've helped over 80% of my le…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Pass Plus
£45 /hour
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Abu Isa
5.3 mi

Abu

Oxford
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Abu Isa is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Oxford. He's been teaching for over 20 years, with a real knack for helping nervous learne…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Tewfik
5.3 mi

Tewfik

Oxford
Manual & Auto 60 min

Tewfik is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Oxford. He runs Oxford Driving 2 Success, offering both manual and automatic lessons. H…

Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
£40 /hour 10% OFF 1st
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Andy Ruane
5.3 mi

Andy

Oxford
Manual 60 min Weekends

Andy Ruane is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Oxford. He's been specially …

Intensive
£42 /hour
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Tallat
6.3 mi

Tallat

Oxford
Manual & Auto 60 min

Tallat has helped drivers from all sorts of backgrounds build their confidence and skills on the road. Based in Oxford, he's known for his patient an…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour 100% OFF 1st
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KD
8.5 mi

Kelly

Abingdon
Manual 60 min

Kelly Deadman is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who runs KDH Driving, a one woman driving school based in Abingdon. She lov…

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Learning to Drive in Eynsham

Learning to drive in Eynsham mixes quiet village streets with short trips onto busier roads into Oxford. You get a lot of off-peak practice on narrow lanes and then quicker, busier driving on the A40 into the city. Local lessons often include junction work that feeds onto the ring road. Lessons suit learners who want both calm practice and real traffic experience.

Nearest Test Centre: Oxford

The nearest DVSA test centre is in Oxford, about 7.7 miles from Eynsham by the A40. Expect a centre that handles a lot of tests and uses routes that include city streets and ring-road sections. Oxford runs about 9,642 tests a year and has a pass rate of 46.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). You may travel through Botley and onto the Oxford ring road on the way to your test.

46.9%
Overall Pass Rate
48.5%
Male Pass Rate
45.2%
Female Pass Rate
7.7 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Oxford's pass rate is 46.9%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male learners at Oxford pass at 48.5% and female learners at 45.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). The Kassam Stadium test area reports a higher rate of 50.4% nearby (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Local pass rates hover close to the national level, so route knowledge and mock tests matter.

Local Driving Tips

Get comfortable joining and leaving the A40, it is the main route into Oxford and features several speed changes. Practice roundabouts that join the ring road and the approach to the Kassam Stadium area. Spend time on narrow village lanes and at staggered junctions so you can handle mirrors, signals and positioning calmly. Watch for cyclists and parked cars through the village centre and on single-track sections. Do a couple of full mock tests that include Botley Road and ring-road style junctions.

Choosing an Instructor in Eynsham

Eynsham has three local instructors, so availability can be limited at peak times. Look for an instructor who knows Oxford test routes and has recent first-time pass experience. Expect prices around £35 an hour, but check if they offer block-booking discounts or travel fees. Choose someone who lets you do mock tests on routes that lead to the Oxford centre.

Lesson Costs in Eynsham

Average local lesson cost is around £35 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length and any travel to Oxford for mock tests.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and then book regular lessons with a local instructor. Study and book your theory test before your practical test. Build hours on village streets, then move to the A40 and ring-road style junctions as you improve. When ready, book your practical at Oxford and do at least one full mock test on the actual routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The Oxford test centre is about 7.7 miles from Eynsham, typically reached via the A40.
Oxford has a pass rate of 46.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
The national average pass rate is 47.3%, while Oxford sits at 46.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Yes, nearby options include Oxford (Cowley) at about 7.8 miles and Oxford (Kassam Stadium) at about 8.3 miles.
There are three instructors listed in Eynsham.
The average lesson price in Eynsham is about £35 an hour.
Time to reach test standard varies by learner and lesson frequency.
Yes, practising on the A40 helps because many test routes include joining dual carriageways and negotiating faster traffic.
Oxford runs about 9,642 tests per year (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
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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