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Some instructors covering Headley
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Hayley
Hayley's helped over 400 students pass their driving test, many on their first attempt. Based in Church Crookham, Hampshire, she's a fully qualified …
Ian
Ian Roger is a friendly, calm driving instructor based in Aldershot. He's a fully qualified ADI with over four years of experience, and he's built a …
Keith
Keith Rowling has been teaching people to drive since 1994, so you're in very safe hands. He's calm, patient and friendly, and knows how to put even …
Jason
Jason Thorne runs Highway Driving School, offering patient and friendly driving lessons in Aldershot, Farnborough, and Farnham. He's a fully-qualifie…
Andy
Andy Horn is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Sleaford. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has been specially …
Lewis
Lewis Pound is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school. He's been specially trained b…
Rob
Hi, I'm Rob Haines. I've been a driving instructor since 2015, and I live in Sleaford. My pass rate is around 80%, which I'm really proud of. Before …
Ed
Ed Clive is a professional driving instructor with over 19 years of experience. He runs Eddrive, a driving school that's been helping learners in Ald…
Learning to Drive in Headley
Headley sits in the South East, with a small group of local instructors and easy access to nearby test centres. There are 4 approved instructors listed for the area, so lesson availability can be limited at peak times. Many learners travel to nearby Farnborough for their practical test, which is around 10.7 miles away. This makes planning lessons that include travel time important.
Nearest Test Centre: Farnborough
Farnborough is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 10.7 miles from Headley. It runs over 3,000 tests a year, so it handles a steady throughput and offers regular test slots. Farnborough has a practical pass rate of 49.7% and you can compare that with other nearby centres if you need alternative dates, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Farnborough's pass rate is 49.7%, which sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at around 52% and female candidates at about 47.4% at Farnborough, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Guildford reports a 46.3% pass rate and Basingstoke reports 47.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. With only 4 local instructors, some learners travel to these centres to match lesson routes with test routes.
Local Driving Tips
Plan lessons that include travel time to Farnborough, as the test centre is not in the village. Ask your instructor to take you on practice runs that mirror the test centre routes so you recognise junctions and traffic patterns. Book mock tests on days and at times similar to your expected test slot, because traffic can vary through the day. If you consider Guildford or Basingstoke for a test, check travel time and parking before the day so you are not rushed. Keep a record of local lessons and test dates so you can spot which routes give you the most confidence.
Choosing an Instructor in Headley
Look for an instructor who can reliably travel to Farnborough for mock tests and who has time for lesson blocks that include that journey. With 4 instructors in Headley, ask about availability during evenings and weekends and whether they offer intensive courses. Expect prices to vary, so compare what is included in a lesson slot before you book.
Lesson Costs in Headley
There is no local average price provided for Headley, so lesson rates will vary by instructor experience and travel time to test centres. Lessons that include travel to Farnborough or that require longer drives may cost more than short local sessions.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and start lessons with one of the 4 local instructors when you are ready. Prepare for and pass the theory test before you book a practical test at Farnborough, which is the nearest DVSA centre. Book practical tests with enough lead time to fit in mock tests and extra lessons if needed. Keep records of your lessons and test dates so you can plan retests or alternative centres if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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