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7
Avg Price
£39/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Warrington (2.7 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
50.6%
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There are 7 driving instructors in Grappenhall. Prices range from £36.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.6 stars from 11 reviews.

7
Instructors
£39/hr
Avg Price
4.6 / 5
11 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Grappenhall 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 Grappenhall 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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Kerry Heald
2.3 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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
£40 /hour
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Graham Jones
2.4 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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour
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9.7 mi

Steve

St. Helens
4.0
1 review
Manual 60 min
Renault Capture

Steve Wynn is a driving instructor in St Helens with a really interesting background. He spent years in the fire service before retiring and moving i…

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Matt
2.3 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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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TG
2.3 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…

Refresher Intensive
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David Wright
2.3 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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Dave Blackhall
7.8 mi

Dave

Newton le Willows
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Renault Clio

Dave Blackhall is a fully qualified Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (DSA, ADI). He gives professional, patient tuition to learne…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Learning to Drive in Grappenhall

Learning to drive in Grappenhall mixes quiet village streets with short runs onto busier routes into Warrington. Lessons often start on residential roads with parked cars and tight junctions, then progress to the A56 and town ring roads for higher speed practice. You get a relaxed setting for early lessons and quick access to varied test routes a few miles away. Local character is residential and green, with short driving distances to shops and services in Warrington.

Nearest Test Centre: Warrington

The nearest DVSA test centre is Warrington, about 2.7 miles from Grappenhall. Expect a mix of suburban and town centre test routes, including busy roundabouts and ring-road junctions close to the centre. Warrington ran 263 tests in the year given and has a 50.6% pass rate, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Booking is usually done through the DVSA website and the drive there rarely takes more than 10 to 15 minutes by car.

50.6%
Overall Pass Rate
51.8%
Male Pass Rate
49.7%
Female Pass Rate
2.7 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Warrington's pass rate is 50.6%, which sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates passed at 51.8% and female candidates at 49.7% at Warrington, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Northwich reports 53.7% and Widnes 43.5%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). The local pattern suggests slightly better outcomes than the national figure, while nearby centres vary.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quiet residential streets to build clutch control and observation skills before moving onto busier routes. Practice joining and leaving the A56 and negotiating roundabouts you will meet en route to Warrington. Watch for parked cars on narrow lanes and school-time traffic near local primary schools. Spend time on independent driving through short town runs so you can handle ring-road junctions and multi-lane approaches. Regularly practise bay parking and reversing in quiet car parks to build confidence for test manoeuvres.

Choosing an Instructor in Grappenhall

There are seven driving instructors listed in the Grappenhall area, so you can compare availability and teaching style. Look for instructors who know local test routes and who offer clear feedback after each lesson. Expect to pay around £40 per hour on average, but check whether that covers insurance, fuel and test-day accompaniment. Ask about pass rates, lesson plans and block booking discounts.

Lesson Costs in Grappenhall

Average lesson cost in the area is about £40 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length, time of day and whether you book single lessons or a block.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional driving licence online before you start lessons. Book theory practice and take lessons with a local instructor who knows the route to Warrington test centre. Once you feel ready, book your practical test at Warrington, which is 2.7 miles away, and bring your theory pass certificate on test day. After passing the practical test you will receive your full driving licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Warrington test centre is about 2.7 miles from Grappenhall and typically takes 10 to 15 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Warrington test centre has a pass rate of 50.6%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Average local lesson cost is around £40 per hour.
There are seven instructors listed in the Grappenhall area.
Male candidates passed at 51.8% and female candidates at 49.7% at Warrington, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Northwich reports a 53.7% pass rate while Widnes reports 43.5%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Tests typically include suburban roads, town centre junctions and roundabouts as well as short stretches on higher-speed roads.
Book your test through the DVSA online service and choose Warrington as the centre.
Many local instructors offer block bookings and intensive courses, but availability varies among the seven instructors in the area.
Yes, familiarising yourself with joining and leaving the A56 and negotiating nearby roundabouts is useful since routes towards Warrington include faster A 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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