Our Great Haywood 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.
Some instructors covering Great Haywood
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Kellie
Kellie runs Kellies Driving School, specialising in automatic driving courses. Based in Stafford, she's got a proven track record in delivering acces…
Joanna
Joanna Pemberton is a fully qualified, DVSA registered Grade A driving instructor with several years of experience in driver education. She runs iDri…
Dom
Hi, I'm Dom. I've been a driving instructor since 2019, teaching automatic driving lessons and intensive courses across Staffordshire and south Derby…
Robert
Robert has been a fully qualified DSA Approved Driving Instructor since 1997, so you're in very safe hands. He's based in Little Haywood near Staffor…
Lee
Lee Joesbury is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor who has been independently established for over 30 years, teaching in Rugeley since 198…
Sue
Sue is a friendly, patient and enthusiastic driving instructor based in Cannock. She's been a qualified instructor for over 15 years and holds a Grad…
Rachel
Hi, I'm Rachel Gould. I'm a fully qualified female driving instructor running my own LDC driving school in Lichfield. I've been specially trained by …
Learning to Drive in Great Haywood
Great Haywood sits beside the Trent and Mersey Canal and feels more rural than nearby Stafford. Lessons here often include narrow village streets, lock bridges and country lanes. You will get used to the A51 for longer runs and the local canal towpaths for parked cars and cyclists. Traffic can be light outside peak times, but tourist spots around Shugborough bring extra vehicles in summer.
Nearest Test Centre: Lichfield
Lichfield is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 9.5 miles away by road. Expect a mix of town and rural routes on the test, and around 7,112 tests are held there each year which keeps the booking schedule busy. The centre's pass rate is 48.5% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Lichfield's pass rate is 48.5%, slightly above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Lichfield pass at 51.2%, while female candidates pass at 46.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Stafford posts a pass rate of 45.7% and Chesterfield shows 37.4%, which suggests local centres vary noticeably in outcomes (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the quieter village streets near the canal before tackling the A51. Practise hill starts and clutch control on the short inclines by Shugborough estate. Spend time on roundabouts outside Great Haywood and at nearby junctions on the A51, they get busy during peak times. Watch for narrow bridges and parked cars near the locks, they force single-file traffic. Sharpen your observation for cyclists and walkers around the towpath and visitor car parks.
Choosing an Instructor in Great Haywood
With six local instructors, you can afford to compare teaching styles and availability. Look for an instructor who knows Lichfield test routes and the local A51 junctions. Check whether they offer block-booking discounts and whether they supply car use for the test. Expect varying hourly rates, so ask for current pricing and cancellation terms.
Lesson Costs in Great Haywood
Average lesson price for Great Haywood is not provided in the data, so confirm costs directly with instructors. Factors that affect price here include pass-plus training, evening or weekend lessons, and whether the instructor provides the test car.
Getting Started
First, apply for your provisional driving licence online or by post and bring it to your first lesson. Book lessons with a local ADI and ask about their knowledge of Lichfield test routes. When your instructor feels you are ready, book your theory test, then the practical test at Lichfield which is the nearest centre. Keep a log of your hours and faults so you can track progress between lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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