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12
Avg Price
£40/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Trowbridge (7.4 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
53.6%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Frome. Prices range from £30.00 to £50.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.8 stars from 44 reviews.

12
Instructors
£40/hr
Avg Price
4.8 / 5
44 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Frome 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 Frome 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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Geoff Harvey
6.3 mi

Geoff

Warminster
5.0
10 reviews
Manual 60 min

Geoff Harvey has a 75% first-time pass rate, with 97% of his pupils now holding their licence. He's been a fully qualified ADI for 17 years, based in…

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Chris
8 mi

Chris

Trowbridge
5.0
10 reviews
Manual 90 min

Chris is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Trowbridge. He's registered by the DVSA and runs his own independent driving school,…

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£30 /hour
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Fiona
10 mi

Fiona

Shepton Mallet
5.0
8 reviews
Manual & Auto 120 min

Hi, I'm Fiona. I've been driving for over 30 years and I'm a qualified driving instructor based in Shepton Mallet. I run Star Drivers, and I focus on…

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Sarah Costello
10 mi

Sarah

Shepton Mallet
5.0
4 reviews
Manual 60 min

Sarah Costello is a friendly and supportive driving instructor based in Shepton Mallet. She's been teaching for over 10 years and has a real knack fo…

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Peter Skelton
4.6 mi

Peter

Newbury
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Hi, I'm Peter Skelton. I run an independent driving school that's been helping learners in Newbury, Thatcham, Basingstoke and the surrounding areas f…

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Peter Davis
4.6 mi

Peter

Newbury
5.0
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Peter Davis is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 10 years of experience, helping learners in Newbury and the surrounding areas become co…

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£50 /hour
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1.3 mi

Rachel

Frome
3.6
7 reviews
Manual 60 min

Rachel runs a friendly driving school based in Frome, Somerset. She's a DVSA qualified ADI instructor who offers manual driving lessons, and she's kn…

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Rachel Coward
0 mi

Rachel

Frome
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Renault Clio

Rachel Coward is a driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, running Freedom School of Motoring. She's DSA approved and check tested regul…

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James Sharrock
6.3 mi

James

Warminster
Manual 90 min Weekends

James Sharrock is a driving instructor based in Warminster, offering lessons and courses through the LDC driving school franchise. He's licensed by t…

Intensive
£40 /hour
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Jamie Wilkins
7.5 mi

Jamie

Trowbridge
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Jamie Wilkins is an Approved Driving Instructor with over 16 years of experience. In that time he’s helped hundreds of learners become safe, confiden…

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Paul Simmons
8 mi

Paul

Midsomer Norton
Manual 60 min
Audi A3

Paul Simmons is a DVSA approved driving instructor based in Midsomer Norton. He's been teaching for a while and offers everything from weekly lessons…

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Kate Andrews
8 mi

Kate

Trowbridge
Manual 60 min
Vauxhall Corsa

Kate Andrews is a friendly, patient driving instructor who's been teaching since 2005. She's fully qualified and DVSA registered, and she specialises…

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£40 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Frome

Learning to drive in Frome mixes quiet country lanes with a compact town centre. Lessons often cover narrow high-street stretches and short rural runs, so you practise close control and anticipation. You will meet slow-moving farm traffic at times and congested streets on market days. The A362 is a common route for progress tests and longer practice drives.

Nearest Test Centre: Trowbridge

The nearest DVSA test centre is in Trowbridge, about 7.4 miles away, so expect a short drive for your practical test. Trowbridge handles a mix of urban and rural routes, and tests tend to use nearby roundabouts and A-roads on the approach. Trowbridge had a pass rate of 53.6% and ran 401 tests in the year given, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

53.6%
Overall Pass Rate
56.0%
Male Pass Rate
51.9%
Female Pass Rate
7.4 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Trowbridge's pass rate of 53.6% sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male and female pass splits at Trowbridge are 56.0% and 51.9% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Chippenham posts 51.8% while Bristol (Kingswood) is at 45.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That spread means choosing Trowbridge for your test gives a higher local pass rate than the national figure, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Expect narrow lanes and parked cars when you practise in the town centre, so work on positioning and mirror checks. Use the A362 to build speed and join longer road sections that mimic test conditions. Practise hill starts and clutch control on steeper approaches out of town. Get comfortable with common hazards on market days and at junctions where visibility is limited. Book lessons that include at least one run to Trowbridge to learn the likely test approaches.

Choosing an Instructor in Frome

Frome has only three local instructors, so availability can be limited and you may need to book ahead. Expect an average lesson price near £50, and ask if the instructor offers block-booking discounts. Check that a prospective instructor is DVSA approved and willing to run a lesson that reaches Trowbridge for test-route practice. Find someone who fits your schedule and offers clear feedback after each lesson.

Lesson Costs in Frome

Average lesson price in Frome is about £50 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, whether lessons reach nearby test centres, and if you choose peak times or evenings.

Getting Started

Start by applying for your provisional licence, then book and pass the theory test before your practical. Take lessons locally, and include sessions that drive the 7.4-mile route to Trowbridge so you know the test approach. When ready, book your practical at Trowbridge and make sure your instructor accompanies you for the route rehearsal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Trowbridge test centre is about 7.4 miles from Frome and is the closest place to take your practical test.
Trowbridge had a pass rate of 53.6% in the 2024-2025 period, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Male candidates at Trowbridge recorded a 56.0% pass rate and female candidates a 51.9% pass rate in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are three driving instructors listed in Frome.
Average lesson price in Frome is around £50 per hour.
Learning time varies by learner and lesson frequency, so there is no fixed number given here.
Yes, practising on the A362 and making at least one journey to Trowbridge is useful, because the test routes use local A-roads and roundabouts.
Nearby alternatives include Chippenham at about 17.8 miles and Bristol (Kingswood) at about 18.3 miles.
Trowbridge ran 401 tests in the 2024-2025 period, 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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