Our Highworth 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Highworth
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Umer
Umer is a friendly, highly qualified driving instructor based in Swindon with an impressive 85% first-time pass rate. He keeps lessons relaxed and ca…
Sohail
Sohail is a very experienced driving instructor with HSM Swindon. He has a calm and patient style and helps his learners get real results. He teaches…
Sandeep
Sandeep is a patient, friendly instructor at Let's Drive Driving School in Swindon. He has a calm, supportive way of teaching that helps learners fee…
Moses
Moses is a calm, patient driving instructor at StreetStar Driving School in Freshbrook, Swindon. He works with learners of all abilities and focuses …
Jeffrey Sayed
Jeffrey Sayed is an independent Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) in Swindon with a great local reputation. He offers expert lessons that build real …
Learning to Drive in Highworth
Highworth is a small market town north-east of Swindon with a quiet, local feel. Lessons here often start on residential streets before moving out to country lanes and the busier approaches to Swindon. Local driving tends to involve hill starts and narrow streets as well as short stretches on faster roads towards Swindon. Many learners like the mix of calm practice roads and a nearby test centre for realistic preparation.
Nearest Test Centre: Swindon LGV
The nearest DVSA test centre for most Highworth learners is Swindon LGV, about 6 miles away by road. That centre does not have public pass-rate figures listed for the data provided. For standard car tests learners commonly use Swindon test centre, roughly 6.5 miles away, which has a pass rate of 47.2 percent (Data source: DVSA (data period not provided)). You should allow travel time for your test and plan a practice drive to the centre beforehand.
Pass Rate Analysis
Swindon test centre shows a pass rate of 47.2 percent, very close to the national average of 47.3 percent (Data source: DVSA (data period not provided)). There is no local breakdown by sex or specific figures for Swindon LGV in the data provided. A difference of 0.1 percent is negligible, so local pass outcomes are broadly in line with national results. If you want more detailed splits you will need to check the DVSA site or ask your instructor.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Highworth's quieter residential streets to build control and confidence before moving onto busier approaches towards Swindon. Practice hill starts and controlled stops on the steeper parts of town, as you will face these in tests. Take time on country lanes to get used to narrowings and limited visibility, and practise reverse parking in larger car parks rather than tight residential drives. When you approach Swindon for a test, rehearse roundabouts and dual carriageway merges so you are comfortable with speed and positioning. Watch for parked cars and cyclists in market areas and adjust your speed early.
Choosing an Instructor in Highworth
There are five local instructors listed for Highworth, so check availability and whether they offer lessons at times that suit you. Look for an instructor who knows the usual Swindon test routes and offers mock tests to prepare you. Expect average hourly rates around £53, but confirm whether that is for a one-to-one hour or a block booking. Ask about car type, pass certificate rates, and whether they teach manual or automatic.
Lesson Costs in Highworth
Average lesson price in the area is £53 per hour. Costs vary with instructor experience, lesson length, time of day, and whether you buy block bookings or single hours.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and then book the theory test as your first official step. Start lessons with a local instructor and practise hazard perception as well as the theory questions. When you are ready, book the practical test at Swindon LGV or Swindon test centre, both within about 6 to 7 miles, and do a mock test beforehand to check readiness.
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Last reviewed: February 2026