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Some instructors covering Great Malvern
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Richard
Richard Perry is a fully qualified Grade A DVSA approved driving instructor with over 20 years of experience, based in Worcester. He teaches manual l…
Nathan
Nathan Cooper is a lead instructor at Coopers Driving School, a Worcestershire driving school that has been teaching local learners since 2005. He wo…
Tony
Tony Mullen is a fully qualified DSA-approved driving instructor and runs Assured Learning Driving School in Worcester. He has a strong local reputat…
Ian
Ian Ross is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor based in Malvern who offers safe, calm and professional driving lessons. He keeps things relaxed and f…
Jeremy
Jeremy Kearns runs The Wells Driving School, and he's helped countless learners in the Malvern and Worcester area get their licence. He's a fully qua…
Faraz
Faraz Kayani is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Worcester. He's a fully approved governmental driving instructor with over 18 y…
Learning to Drive in Great Malvern
Great Malvern feels like a small town set against the Malvern Hills. Learning here means steep climbs and short town-centre streets as well as quiet country lanes. Local driving has a relaxed pace but tests will often be at neighbouring centres. You get a mix of hill driving and busy junctions close to the centre.
Nearest Test Centre: Hereford
Your nearest DVSA test centre is Hereford, about 16.7 miles away. Expect to travel out of town for your practical test and to allow extra time for the journey. Hereford runs around 3,150 tests a year and has a 50.7% pass rate, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. You may also consider Cheltenham or Gloucester as alternatives.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Hereford's practical pass rate is 50.7%, which is above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male pupils at Hereford pass at 55.2% while female pupils pass at 46.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Cheltenham posts a 51.3% pass rate and Gloucester 46.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That spread means your test outcome can depend on which centre you use.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter roads near the town centre and build confidence before tackling the hills. Practice hill starts and clutch control; steep sections around the hills can catch learners out. Get comfortable with roundabouts on the A449 and with junctions leading out to the A438. Practice parking and reversing in narrower streets near the railway station. Allow extra time to reach your chosen test centre on test day.
Choosing an Instructor in Great Malvern
There are four instructors listed locally, so availability can be limited at peak times. Look for an ADI who knows the routes towards Hereford and Cheltenham and who offers regular mock tests. Expect instructors to vary by experience and vehicle type rather than by big price differences. Ask about lesson lengths, cancellation policy and whether they use local test routes on tuition.
Lesson Costs in Great Malvern
No local average price is provided in the data, so expect prices to follow regional West Midlands norms. Factors that affect cost here include instructor experience, travel to test centres, and whether lessons are weekdays or weekends. Block-booked lessons often give a lower per-hour rate.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and begin lessons with a local ADI. Book your theory test when you are comfortable with the rules and hazard perception. Arrange practical lessons that include routes to Hereford, since that is your nearest DVSA centre about 16.7 miles away. Pass your practical and the examiner will exchange your licence to a full one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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