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10
Avg Price
£43/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Burgess Hill (4.2 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
45.1%
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There are 10 driving instructors in Haywards Heath. Prices range from £39.00 to £45.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 19 reviews.

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Instructors
£43/hr
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19 Reviews
DVSA
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Welcome to our Haywards Heath 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 Haywards Heath 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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9.4 mi

Szymon

East Grinstead
5.0
10 reviews
Automatic 120 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota Yaris

Szymon is an experienced automatic driving instructor based in East Grinstead, West Sussex. He runs Green Light School and teaches in an easy-to-driv…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
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9.1 mi

Alamin

Uckfield
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Alamin runs Mi Driving, offering lessons in Uckfield, Tunbridge Wells, and the surrounding areas. He's a very friendly, experienced instructor who be…

Intensive
£45 /hour
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Clare
9.3 mi

Clare

East Grinstead
5.0
3 reviews
Manual 60 min

Clare is a DVSA Approved, fully qualified female driving instructor based in East Grinstead. She offers manual driving lessons and has a patient, fri…

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Penney Beecham
9.1 mi

Penney

Uckfield
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Penney Beecham is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Uckfield, East Sussex. She offers calm, professional and very pat…

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Tom
9.1 mi

Tom

Uckfield
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min
Mini

Tom is a fully DSA qualified driving instructor based in Uckfield. He keeps lessons relaxed and straightforward, so learning to drive feels easy and …

Intensive Motorway Pass Plus
£39 /hour
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Nick Wilcox
0.1 mi

Nick

Haywards Heath
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Nick Wilcox. I've been an approved driving instructor for over 35 years, and I run COOL Driving, which I started back in 2007. I'm based in H…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
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8.1 mi

Jerry

Crawley
Manual 120 min

Hi, I'm Jerry Gravell. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor based in Maidenbower, Crawley, and I've been teaching people to drive around here for a…

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Giles Blanch
8.1 mi

Giles

Crawley
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Giles Blanch runs GB Driving, a friendly driving school based in Crawley. He's a patient, knowledgeable and highly experienced instructor who's been …

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Laurence
8.1 mi

Laurence

Crawley
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Laurence. I've been an approved driving instructor since 2012, and I've taught all sorts of learners around Crawley. Over the years, I've pic…

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Mark Brewster
8.1 mi

Mark

Crawley
Manual 90 min Weekends

Mark Brewster is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school. He's been specially trained by LDC in …

Intensive
£44 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Haywards Heath

Haywards Heath sits in the South East and serves many commuter learners. Lessons tend to focus on busy junctions and peak-time traffic. There are six local instructors, so choices are limited compared with larger towns. Expect a blend of residential streets and quicker main roads on lessons.

Nearest Test Centre: Burgess Hill

The nearest DVSA test centre is Burgess Hill, about 4.2 miles away. You will usually travel out of town for your practical test and may see familiar roads on the drive there. Burgess Hill ran 1,872 tests in 2024-2025, and its pass rate was 45.1% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).

45.1%
Overall Pass Rate
48.4%
Male Pass Rate
41.3%
Female Pass Rate
4.2 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Burgess Hill's pass rate is 45.1%, a bit below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Burgess Hill had a 48.4% pass rate while female candidates had 41.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Crawley and Brighton reported 42.1% and 44.4% respectively, showing a regional pattern of slightly lower-than-national results (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons early in the week to avoid weekend shopping traffic. Practise moving off, hill starts and mirror checks on quieter residential streets before tackling busier roads. Get a few lessons that take you towards Burgess Hill so you know the route and likely junctions on test day. Work on independent driving and following directions, since short sections of dual carriageway and faster roads may appear on the test route. Book a mock test with your instructor near the time of your practical to simulate the test format and nerves.

Choosing an Instructor in Haywards Heath

Look for an instructor who regularly takes pupils to Burgess Hill for test practice, since that centre is closest. With only six local instructors, check availability and lesson patterns early. Expect to pay around the local average and ask whether they offer block-booking discounts or weekend slots. Choose someone who gives clear feedback and offers mock tests under test conditions.

Lesson Costs in Haywards Heath

The local average lesson price is £39 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, whether lessons are in the instructor's car, and how many lessons you book at once.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online, then book and pass the theory test before you take practical lessons. Start lessons with an instructor who knows the route to Burgess Hill so you can practise on likely test roads. When your instructor says you're ready, book your practical test and aim to do a mock test first to simulate the actual conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest test centre is Burgess Hill, about 4.2 miles from Haywards Heath.
Burgess Hill's pass rate was 45.1% in 2024-2025, below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Yes, male candidates had a 48.4% pass rate and female candidates had a 41.3% pass rate at Burgess Hill in 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
There are six instructors listed locally.
The local average is £39 per hour.
Learning time depends on individual progress, but many learners need several dozen hours of tuition plus practice.
Many instructors do offer evenings and weekends, but with only six local instructors you should check availability early.
Yes, practising the route helps familiarise you with junctions and traffic patterns on test day.
Burgess Hill ran 1,872 tests in 2024-2025, showing regular weekly test availability at that centre (Data source: DVSA 20...
Local pass rates around Haywards Heath, including Burgess Hill at 45.1%, are slightly below the national average of 47.3% for 2024-2025 (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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