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Ismail
Issy is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Warwick and Leamington Spa. He's been teaching for a while and his students really rate…
Tim
Tim Walsh is a friendly and patient driving instructor based in Warwick. He's got many years of professional driving experience and teaches everyone …
Debbie
Debbie Blagg is a very experienced driving instructor in Solihull and has run Debi B's Driving School since 1999. She's friendly, patient and underst…
Rebecca
Hi, I'm Rebecca King. I've been an Approved Driving Instructor since 2018, teaching people to drive around Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding ar…
Jason
Jason M Thorne is a fully qualified and DSA registered driving instructor based in Solihull. He's been teaching for years and offers a calm, clear ap…
Nick
Nick Edkins is a friendly driving instructor based in Hockley Heath, covering most of the Solihull district. He's been teaching people to drive for o…
Tomasz
Tomasz Matuszkiewicz is a DSA-approved driving instructor offering driving lessons across Worcestershire and nearby areas. He covers both theory and …
Scott
Scott Gibbins runs Big Cat Driving School in Stratford-upon-Avon, offering automatic driving lessons. He's a friendly, patient instructor who focuses…
Steve
Steve Harrodine runs ASH School of Motoring, a small independent driving school that's been going since 1988. He's based in Stratford-upon-Avon and t…
Tim
Tim Pidler is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Solihull. He's been speciall…
Jon
Jon Matthews is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Solihull. He's a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) w…
Learning to Drive in Henley-in-Arden
Henley-in-Arden is a small market town with a narrow High Street and a station approach that learners will recognise. Roads here are quieter than nearby urban areas, with short stretches of faster A-road driving toward Redditch and Worcester. Local traffic includes narrow lanes, parked cars on the High Street and occasional agricultural vehicles on country lanes. Lessons here suit those who want to learn on quieter streets before tackling busier routes at the test centre.
Nearest Test Centre: Enfield (Brancroft Way)
Enfield (Brancroft Way) is listed as the nearest DVSA test centre, about 7 miles from Henley-in-Arden. Expect a typical mixture of urban and dual carriageway manoeuvres at that centre, and around 7,234 tests are recorded there annually. The centre's overall pass rate is 32.5% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), so practising both town and faster-road driving helps. Booking times vary, so check DVSA slots early when you are ready to take your practical.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Pass rates at the nearest centre are noticeably below the national average, with Enfield (Brancroft Way) at 32.5% versus the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Men at that centre pass at 34.1% while women pass at 30.9% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby centres show higher figures, with Redditch at 41.1% and Worcester at 44.1% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). That spread suggests learners from Henley-in-Arden may see different outcomes depending on which test centre they use.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the High Street to get used to parked cars and narrow lanes. Move on to the station approach and the main road toward Redditch to practise speed changes and lane positioning. Try roundabouts and junctions out of peak times so you can build confidence before busier hours. Watch for farm traffic on country lanes, especially outside school times and at weekends. Do mock tests that include reversing and bay parking near local car parks so you are comfortable with manoeuvres.
Choosing an Instructor in Henley-in-Arden
Look for an instructor who knows both Henley-in-Arden and the routes to the nearest test centre. Ask if they take pupils to practice on the A-road toward Redditch and on faster roads used by the test centre. Expect to pay around £40 per hour on average in this area, and ask about discounts for block bookings. Check availability early, there are only three local instructors listed.
Lesson Costs in Henley-in-Arden
Typical hourly lessons in Henley-in-Arden average about 40. Price will vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you book blocks of sessions. Weekend and evening lessons can cost more if demand is higher.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first and then book the theory test when you feel ready. Start weekly lessons with a local instructor and build up to independent driving on the A-road toward Redditch. When your instructor says you are ready, book the practical test at Enfield (Brancroft Way), which is about 7 miles away. Keep theory and eyesight checks up to date while you prepare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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