Driving Instructors in Grantham

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Instructors
1
Avg Price
£42/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Grantham (Somerby) (0.4 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
49.9%
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There are 1 driving instructors in Grantham. The average price is £42 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 1 reviews.

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£42/hr
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Adrian Sandy
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Adrian Sandy

Grantham
5.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Skoda Scala 1.5 SE L

Adrian Sandy is an Approved Driving Instructor who qualified with the DVSA in 2010 and has been teaching learner and experienced drivers ever since. …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£42 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Grantham

Grantham mixes a market town feel with quick access to the A1 and A52. You get quiet country lanes and a few busy junctions to practise on. Lessons often move from town streets to short dual carriageway runs. It suits learners who want variety without long trips to a city test centre.

Nearest Test Centre: Grantham (Somerby)

Grantham (Somerby) test centre sits about 0.4 miles from the town centre, so getting there is usually a short drive. Expect local routes that include Gonerby Hill Road and parts of the A52 on test runs. The centre handles around 601 tests a year and has a pass rate of 49.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).

49.9%
Overall Pass Rate
51.7%
Male Pass Rate
48.2%
Female Pass Rate
0.4 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Somerby has a 49.9% pass rate, slightly above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates pass at 51.7% and female candidates at 48.2% at this centre (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). A nearby Grantham centre reports 52.6% and Melton Mowbray reports 49.1% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Overall, pass rates here sit a bit higher than the national figure.

Local Driving Tips

Start on quiet residential streets off Barrowby Road to build clutch and steering control. Move on to junction practice at the A52 junctions and use Gonerby Hill Road roundabout to practise lane discipline. Expect short stretches on the A1 slip roads where you need safe merging at speed. Rural lanes around Somerby are narrow, so slow for bends and watch for agricultural vehicles. Practise independent driving through the town centre, using London Road and High Street for real traffic decisions.

Choosing an Instructor in Grantham

There is just one local instructor registered in Grantham, so availability may be limited and you might need to book ahead. Look for an ADI who uses a dual-control car and offers clear feedback and block-booking discounts. Expect prices around £42 per hour locally. If you cannot get enough lesson time here, consider driving to nearby centres for more choice.

Lesson Costs in Grantham

Local lessons average about £42 per hour, which reflects the single-instructor market in town. Price can vary with experience, lesson length, intensive courses and travel to other towns for lessons or tests.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online before you start lessons. Book your theory test when you feel ready, then begin regular lessons and hazard-perception practice. When your instructor and you agree you are ready, book the practical test at Grantham (Somerby), which runs around 601 tests a year according to local figures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Grantham (Somerby) is about 0.4 miles from the town centre, so travel time is usually very short.
Grantham (Somerby) has a pass rate of 49.9% according to DVSA data for 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
The Somerby centre pass rate of 49.9% is above the national average of 47.3% for 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
There is only one instructor recorded for Grantham, so instructor availability in town is limited.
Local lessons average around £42 per hour.
Learning time varies by person and practice frequency, but regular weekly lessons and independent practice typically shorten the process.
Yes, test routes often include short dual carriageway sections, including nearby A1 slip roads and A52 stretches.
The Somerby centre runs around 601 tests per year, based on the latest local figures.
Nearby options include another Grantham centre about 2.6 miles away and Melton Mowbray at roughly 14.1 miles.
Focus on Gonerby Hill Road roundabout, A52 junctions and short stretches of the A1 slip roads.
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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