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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£39/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Widnes (5.1 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
43.5%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Frodsham. Prices range from £36.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 24 reviews.

12
Instructors
£39/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
24 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Frodsham 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 Frodsham 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
9.9 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
9.9 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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Kerry Heald
8.5 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
8.4 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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Kevin Brock
7.4 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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Matt
8.5 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
8.5 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
8.5 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…

Refresher
£36 /hour
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David Barter
9.5 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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Lesley
9.9 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
9.9 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
9.9 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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Learning to Drive in Frodsham

Learning to drive in Frodsham mixes quiet town streets with short trips onto busier routes towards Widnes and Liverpool. Lessons often include residential roads around Church Street and Helsby Road, plus climbs up Frodsham Hill. The town feels calm, so you can build confidence before tackling nearby test routes. Local instructors know the short link to Widnes test centre and the common test routes pupils face.

Nearest Test Centre: Widnes

The nearest DVSA test centre is Widnes, about 5.1 miles away, roughly a 15-20 minute drive depending on traffic. Expect a mix of residential streets and faster A-road sections on the test. Widnes administers around 4,415 tests a year, so booking waits vary by season. The centre has a pass rate of 43.5% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

43.5%
Overall Pass Rate
46.2%
Male Pass Rate
40.8%
Female Pass Rate
5.1 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Widnes has a pass rate of 43.5% for 2024-2025, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Widnes pass at 46.2%, while female candidates pass at 40.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Liverpool (Speke) nearby shows a lower pass rate of 32.5%, so test centre choice can alter outcomes, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Local teaching needs to focus on the faster road sections and junctions that examiners use.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on Church Street for low-traffic practice before moving to Helsby Road for busier junction work. Practice hill starts and clutch control on Frodsham Hill where the gradient will test slow-speed control. Spend time on dual carriageway joins and roundabouts you will meet on routes towards Widnes and the A56. Watch for agricultural vehicles on country lanes around Overton and Helsby. Get comfortable with the junction near Frodsham railway station, it comes up often in local lessons.

Choosing an Instructor in Frodsham

Pick an ADI who knows local test routes and has recent Widnes experience. Ask if they offer block-book discounts and whether they use manual or automatic cars. Expect hourly rates around 040 on average locally, but more experienced instructors may charge higher. Make sure they are patient and can give mock tests at the Widnes route.

Lesson Costs in Frodsham

Average local lesson price is 040 per hour. Costs vary with instructor experience, car type and travel time between your home and their base.

Getting Started

Apply for a provisional licence, then book and pass your theory test before practical lessons. Start weekly lessons and ask for regular mock tests to spot weaknesses. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book the Widnes practical test. Use local instructors to get practice on the roads you'll meet on test day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Widnes test centre is about 5.1 miles from Frodsham, roughly a 15-20 minute drive depending on traffic.
Widnes had a pass rate of 43.5% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, the Widnes pass rate for males was 46.2% and for females was 40.8% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are eight driving instructors listed locally in Frodsham.
The average lesson price in the area is 040 per hour.
Time to learn depends on your availability and how quickly you pick up skills, but most learners need several months of weekly lessons.
Yes, practising on Frodsham Hill helps with hill starts and clutch control since the gradient is steeper than town streets.
Liverpool (Speke) is nearby but had a pass rate of 32.5% in the provided data, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Widnes handles around 4,415 tests per year according to the 2024-2025 data, 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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