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Some instructors covering Irthlingborough
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Emma
Emma Tindall is a friendly, professional driving instructor based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. She's a DSA approved, Grade A female instructo…
Dumitru
Dumitru Guinea is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school. He's been specially traine…
Karl
Karl is an Approved Driving Instructor with over 32 years of experience and well over 1,000 test passes. He runs Karl's Driving School in Northampton…
Tracy
If you learn with Tracy, expect a patient, no-pressure approach. She's a fully qualified female driving instructor based in Kettering, with 25 years …
Andy
Andy Waters is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Kettering. He's a DVSA approved ADI with over 10 years of experience, and he's k…
Paul
Paul Quinn is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Kettering and Corby. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has bee…
Learning to Drive in Irthlingborough
Irthlingborough feels like a small market town with short drives into Wellingborough and Kettering. Lessons here mix quiet residential streets and busier A45 approaches, so you get a bit of everything. Local character is practical and down to earth, with local routes testing roundabout and junction handling. You will find instructors who know the town and nearby test routes well.
Nearest Test Centre: Wellingborough
Wellingborough test centre is the nearest, about 3.7 miles from Irthlingborough, so you can expect a short drive on test day. The centre runs around 186 tests a year, which keeps local availability reasonable. Its overall pass rate is 50%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, with male pass rate 60.3% and female pass rate 43.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Expect local routes to include junctions off the A45 and some town-centre manoeuvres.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Wellingborough's pass rate is 50%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, which is above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates in Wellingborough pass at 60.3% while female candidates pass at 43.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, showing a notable gap. Nearby Kettering posts 47.5% and Northampton 47.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, both close to the national rate. That suggests Wellingborough gives a slightly better chance of passing than neighbouring centres.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential roads to build control and observation before moving onto busier approaches to the A45. Practice roundabout technique at local junctions and at the main roundabouts on the route towards Wellingborough. Watch for heavy traffic during peak times on the roads into Wellingborough town centre. Expect short suburban dual carriageway sections, so practise safe lane positioning and mirror use. Work on independent driving through signposted routes and junction decision-making.
Choosing an Instructor in Irthlingborough
There are only two instructors recorded in the area, so availability can be tight and you may need to book a few weeks ahead. Look for an instructor who knows the Wellingborough test routes and local roundabouts, and who offers mock tests at the Wellingborough centre. Compare hourly rates and ask about block-booking discounts and cancellation policies. Expect instructors to set lessons around local traffic patterns.
Lesson Costs in Irthlingborough
Average lesson cost in the area is £36 per hour, based on local data. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you buy block bookings or intensive courses.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence then book your theory test before you take too many practical lessons, so you can focus practice. Take regular lessons, aim for structured progress and ask for mock tests at Wellingborough to familiarise yourself with local routes. Once your instructor feels you're ready, book the practical test at Wellingborough test centre, about 3.7 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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