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Instructors
8
Avg Price
£43/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Farnborough (10.7 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
49.7%
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There are 8 driving instructors in Headley. Prices range from £40.00 to £47.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.5 stars from 34 reviews.

8
Instructors
£43/hr
Avg Price
4.5 / 5
34 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Headley 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 Headley 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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Hayley
9.6 mi

Hayley

Church Crookham
5.0
30 reviews
Automatic 120 min
Mini

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 …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway
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IR
9 mi

Ian

Aldershot
5.0
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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 …

Nervous Drivers Intensive
£47 /hour
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Keith Rowling
9.6 mi

Keith

Godalming
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min

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 …

Nervous Drivers
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JT
9 mi

Jason

Aldershot
3.0
1 review
Manual 60 min
Mini

Jason Thorne runs Highway Driving School, offering patient and friendly driving lessons in Aldershot, Farnborough, and Farnham. He's a fully-qualifie…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
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Andy Horn
2.2 mi

Andy

Sleaford
Manual 60 min Weekends

Andy Horn is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Sleaford. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has been specially …

Intensive Pass Plus
£42 /hour
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LP
2.2 mi

Lewis

Sleaford
Manual 60 min Weekends

Lewis Pound is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school. He's been specially trained b…

Intensive
£40 /hour
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RH
2.2 mi

Rob

Sleaford
Manual 60 min
Ford Puma

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 …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Pass Plus
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Ed Clive
9 mi

Ed

Aldershot
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£42 /hour
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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.

49.7%
Overall Pass Rate
52.0%
Male Pass Rate
47.4%
Female Pass Rate
10.7 mi
Distance

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

There are 4 approved driving instructors listed for Headley.
Most Headley learners use Farnborough as the nearest DVSA test centre, about 10.7 miles away.
Farnborough has a practical pass rate of 49.7%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, Guildford and Basingstoke are nearby alternatives, at about 14.3 and 15.5 miles respectively.
At Farnborough male candidates pass at about 52% while female candidates pass at about 47.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
No local average price is provided for Headley, so lesson prices vary by instructor and whether lessons include travel to a test centre.
Learning time varies by learner, lesson frequency and ability.
Farnborough runs a steady number of tests per year, so there are regular slots, but availability can change.
Yes, practising routes around Farnborough can help you recognise junctions and traffic patterns on test day.
With only 4 instructors in the area, availability is most affected by instructor schedules and local demand.
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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